Intel Xeon E-2254ME vs Intel Core i3-3217U

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Intel Xeon E-2254ME or Intel Xeon E-2254ME – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Xeon E-2254ME features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2019 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Xeon E series.
To use the Intel Xeon E-2254ME, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151-2 socket.
The Intel Core i3-3217U features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2012 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-3217U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1023 socket.
Intel Xeon E Family Intel Core i3
Intel Xeon E-2254ME Name Intel Core i3-3217U
Intel Xeon E-2200 Group Intel Core i 3000U
2 Generation 3
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon E-2254ME has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E-2254ME is 2.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.8 GHz.
The Intel Core i3-3217U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-3217U is 1.8 GHz
8 Threads 4
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
2.6 GHz Frequency 1.8 GHz
3.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
4x Cores 2x
4 CPU Cores 2
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon E-2254ME has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Xeon E-2254ME uses the Intel UHD Graphics P630, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i3-3217U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-3217U uses the Intel HD Graphics 4000, which has 128 texture shaders
and 16 execution units.
Intel UHD Graphics P630 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 4000
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
12 Direct X 11.0
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
9.5 Generation 7
14 nm Technology 22 nm
Q4/2017 Release date Q1/2011
192 Shaders 128
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
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24 Execution units 16
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode
Decode / Encode VP8 No
Decode VC-1 Decode
No AV1 No
Decode / Encode VP9 No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR3-1600
Yes ECC No
42.7 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
64.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
Yes AES-NI Yes
pci PCIe pci
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 45 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 17 W watts.
100 °C Tjunction max 105 °C
35 W TDP down None
45 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 17 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon E-2254ME is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i3-3217U is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
14 nm Technology 22 nm
322 $ Release price --
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
8.0 MB L3-Cache 3.0 MB
Q2/2019 Release date Q2/2012
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
Coffee Lake S Architecture Ivy Bridge U
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
LGA 1151-2 Socket BGA 1023
-- Part Number --
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)