Intel Xeon E5-2697 v3 vs Intel Core i3-3250T

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Intel Xeon E5-2697 v3 or Intel Xeon E5-2697 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 E5-2697 v3 features 14 processor cores and has the capability to manage 28 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 E5-2697 v3, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2011-3 socket.
The Intel Core i3-3250T features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2013 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-3250T, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1155 socket.
Intel Xeon E5 Family Intel Core i3
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon E5-2697 v3 Name Intel Core i3-3250T
Intel Xeon E5 v3 Group Intel Core i 3000
5 Generation 3
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon E5-2697 v3 has 14 CPU cores and can calculate 28 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E5-2697 v3 is 2.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.6 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i3-3250T has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-3250T is 3.0 GHz
14x Cores 2x
2.6 GHz Frequency 3.0 GHz
14 CPU Cores 2
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking No
28 Threads 4
3.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon E5-2697 v3 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i3-3250T has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-3250T 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.
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.05 GHz
-- Release date Q2/2012
-- Execution units 6
-- Direct X 11.0
-- Max. displays --
-- Shaders 48
GPU name Intel HD Graphics 2500
-- GPU frequency 0.65 GHz
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Generation 7
-- 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.
-- VP8 No
-- VP9 No
-- AVC Decode / Encode
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- JPEG Decode
-- VC-1 Decode
-- AV1 No
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) 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 68.2 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
768.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
68.2 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
DDR4-2133 Memory type DDR3-1600
pci PCIe pci
4 Memory channels 2
Yes ECC No
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 145 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.
145 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon E5-2697 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 35.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i3-3250T 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
Q3/2014 Release date Q2/2013
LGA 2011-3 Socket LGA 1155
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
35.0 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 --
Haswell E Architecture Ivy Bridge S
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
-- Release price --
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
22 nm Technology 22 nm
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E5-2697 v3
14C 28T @ 2.6 GHz
49042
49042
Intel Core i3-3250T
2C 4T @ 3.0 GHz
5124
5124

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E5-2697 v3
14C 28T @ 2.6 GHz
11347
11347
Intel Core i3-3250T
2C 4T @ 3.0 GHz
1278
1278

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E5-2697 v3
14C 28T @ 2.6 GHz
7924
7924
Intel Core i3-3250T
2C 4T @ 3.0 GHz
1140
1140

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon E5-2697 v3
14C 28T @ 2.6 GHz
3740
3740
Intel Core i3-3250T
2C 4T @ 3.0 GHz
2429
2429

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E5-2697 v3
14C 28T @ 2.6 GHz
2306
2306
Intel Core i3-3250T
2C 4T @ 3.0 GHz
271
271

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon E5-2697 v3
14C 28T @ 2.6 GHz
1104
1104
Intel Core i3-3250T
2C 4T @ 3.0 GHz
541
541