Intel Xeon E3-1240 v5 vs Intel Atom S1220

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Intel Xeon E3-1240 v5 or Intel Xeon E3-1240 v5 – 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 E3-1240 v5 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2015 and belongs to the 5 generation of the Intel Xeon E3 series.
To use the Intel Xeon E3-1240 v5, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket.
The Intel Atom S1220 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2012 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Atom series.
To use the Intel Atom S1220, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1283 socket.
Intel Xeon E3 v5 Group Intel Atom S1000
5 Generation 2
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon E3-1240 v5 Name Intel Atom S1220
Intel Xeon E3 Family Intel Atom
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon E3-1240 v5 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E3-1240 v5 is 3.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.9 GHz.
The Intel Atom S1220 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom S1220 is 1.6 GHz
8 Threads 4
4x Cores 2x
4 CPU Cores 2
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking No
3.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
3.5 GHz Frequency 1.6 GHz
3.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon E3-1240 v5 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Atom S1220 does not have integrated graphics.
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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.
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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 34.1 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 8.0 GB distributed across 1 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 10.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI No
DDR4-2133 Memory type DDR3-1333
Yes ECC Yes
64.0 GB Max. Memory 8.0 GB
2 Memory channels 1
34.1 GB/s Bandwidth 10.6 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 80 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 8.1 W watts.
80 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 8.1 W
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Technical details

The Intel Xeon E3-1240 v5 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 Atom S1220 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 1.0 MB cache.
Q4/2015 Release date Q4/2012
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE3
14 nm Technology 32 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
190 $ Release price 39 $
Skylake S Architecture Centerton
8.0 MB L3-Cache 1.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
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x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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LGA 1151 Socket BGA 1283
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes