Intel Xeon E3-1505M v5 vs Intel Core i3-4160T

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Intel Xeon E3-1505M v5 or Intel Xeon E3-1505M 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 E3-1505M 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 E3-1505M v5, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1440 socket.
The Intel Core i3-4160T features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2014 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-4160T, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1150 socket.
Intel Xeon E3 Family Intel Core i3
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon E3-1505M v5 Name Intel Core i3-4160T
Intel Xeon E3 v5 Group Intel Core i 4000
5 Generation 4
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon E3-1505M v5 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E3-1505M v5 is 2.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.7 GHz.
The Intel Core i3-4160T has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-4160T is 3.1 GHz
4x Cores 2x
3.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
2.8 GHz Frequency 3.1 GHz
4 CPU Cores 2
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking No
8 Threads 4
3.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon E3-1505M v5 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Xeon E3-1505M v5 uses the Intel HD Graphics P530, 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 i3-4160T has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-4160T uses the Intel HD Graphics 4400, which has 160 texture shaders
and 20 execution units.
1.05 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.15 GHz
Q3/2015 Release date Q2/2013
24 Execution units 20
12 Direct X 11.1
-- Max. displays --
192 Shaders 160
Intel HD Graphics P530 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 4400
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.2 GHz
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
9 Generation 7.5
14 nm Technology 22 nm
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

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 VP8 No
No VP9 No
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode
Decode VC-1 Decode
No AV1 No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) 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 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 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
34.1 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
DDR4-2133, DDR3L-1600, LPDDR3-1866 Memory type DDR3-1600
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 2
Yes ECC Yes
 
 

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 35 W watts.
35 W TDP down None
45 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
100 °C Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon E3-1505M 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 Core i3-4160T is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q4/2015 Release date Q3/2014
BGA 1440 Socket LGA 1150
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
8.0 MB L3-Cache 3.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
Skylake S Architecture Haswell S
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
434 $ Release price --
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
14 nm Technology 22 nm
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E3-1505M v5
4C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
14074
14074
Intel Core i3-4160T
2C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
6935
6935

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E3-1505M v5
4C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
4296
4296
Intel Core i3-4160T
2C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
1923
1923

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon E3-1505M v5
4C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
1308
1308
Intel Core i3-4160T
2C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
955
955