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.
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Xeon E-2254ME Name Intel Core i3-3217U
Intel Xeon E Family Intel Core i3
2 Generation 3
Intel Xeon E-2200 Group Intel Core i 3000U
 
 

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
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
3.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
8 Threads 4
No Overclocking No
2.6 GHz Frequency 1.8 GHz
4 CPU Cores 2
4x Cores 2x
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
 
 

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.
24 Execution units 16
Intel UHD Graphics P630 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 4000
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
9.5 Generation 7
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
12 Direct X 11.0
Q4/2017 Release date Q1/2011
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64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
192 Shaders 128
14 nm Technology 22 nm
 
 

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
No AV1 No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode VP8 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.
Yes AES-NI Yes
64.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR3-1600
pci PCIe pci
Yes ECC No
42.7 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
2 Memory channels 2
 
 

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.
-- Part Number --
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
LGA 1151-2 Socket BGA 1023
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
Q2/2019 Release date Q2/2012
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
8.0 MB L3-Cache 3.0 MB
322 $ Release price --
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Coffee Lake S Architecture Ivy Bridge U
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
14 nm Technology 22 nm