Intel Xeon E5-2640 v3 vs Intel Core i5-3340S

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Intel Xeon E5-2640 v3 or Intel Xeon E5-2640 v3 – 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 E5-2640 v3 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2014 and belongs to the 5 generation of the Intel Xeon E5 series.
To use the Intel Xeon E5-2640 v3, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2011-3 socket.
The Intel Core i5-3340S features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2013 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-3340S, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1155 socket.
Intel Xeon E5 Family Intel Core i5
Intel Xeon E5 v3 Group Intel Core i 3000
5 Generation 3
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon E5-2640 v3 Name Intel Core i5-3340S
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon E5-2640 v3 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E5-2640 v3 is 2.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.4 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i5-3340S has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-3340S is 2.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.3 GHz.
16 Threads 4
2.6 GHz Frequency 2.8 GHz
No Overclocking No
3.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.3 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
3.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
8x Cores 4x
Yes Hyperthreading No
8 CPU Cores 4
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon E5-2640 v3 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i5-3340S has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-3340S uses the Intel HD Graphics 2500, which has 48 texture shaders
and 6 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- Generation 7
-- Release date Q2/2012
-- Max. displays --
-- Shaders 48
-- Technology 22 nm
-- Execution units 6
GPU name Intel HD Graphics 2500
-- GPU frequency 0.65 GHz
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.05 GHz
-- Direct X 11.0
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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

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.
-- JPEG Decode
-- VP9 No
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
-- VP8 No
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
-- AVC Decode / Encode
-- VC-1 Decode
-- AV1 No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 768.0 GB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 59.8 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
pci PCIe pci
DDR4-2133 Memory type DDR3-1600
4 Memory channels 2
59.8 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
Yes ECC No
768.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 90 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 65 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
90 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon E5-2640 v3 is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 20.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i5-3340S is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
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
Q3/2014 Release date Q3/2013
-- Part Number --
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
22 nm Technology 22 nm
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Haswell E Architecture Ivy Bridge S
20.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
LGA 2011-3 Socket LGA 1155
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
-- Release price 187 $
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E5-2640 v3
8C 16T @ 2.6 GHz
6013
6013
Intel Core i5-3340S
4C 4T @ 2.8 GHz
2345
2345

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E5-2640 v3
8C 16T @ 2.6 GHz
5422
5422
Intel Core i5-3340S
4C 4T @ 2.8 GHz
1859
1859

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon E5-2640 v3
8C 16T @ 2.6 GHz
1033
1033
Intel Core i5-3340S
4C 4T @ 2.8 GHz
664
664