Intel Xeon W-3235 vs Intel Core i3-2105

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Intel Xeon W-3235 or Intel Xeon W-3235 – 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 W-3235 features 12 processor cores and has the capability to manage 24 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2019 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Intel Xeon W series.
To use the Intel Xeon W-3235, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 3647 socket.
The Intel Core i3-2105 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2011 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-2105, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1155 socket.
Intel Xeon W Family Intel Core i3
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon W-3235 Name Intel Core i3-2105
Intel Xeon W-2200/3200 Group Intel Core i 2000
7 Generation 2
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon W-3235 has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 24 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon W-3235 is 3.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.5 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i3-2105 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-2105 is 3.1 GHz
12x Cores 2x
3.3 GHz Frequency 3.1 GHz
12 CPU Cores 2
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking No
24 Threads 4
4.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon W-3235 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i3-2105 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-2105 uses the Intel HD Graphics 3000, which has 96 texture shaders
and 12 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
-- Release date Q1/2011
-- Execution units 12
-- Direct X 10.1
-- Max. displays --
-- Shaders 96
GPU name Intel HD Graphics 3000
-- GPU frequency 0.85 GHz
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Generation 6
-- Technology 32 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 No
-- 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 1.0 TB distributed across 6 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 140.7 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 21.3 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
Yes AES-NI Yes
1.0 TB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
140.7 GB/s Bandwidth 21.3 GB/s
DDR4-2933 Memory type DDR3-1333
pci PCIe pci
6 Memory channels 2
Yes ECC No
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 180 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.
180 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon W-3235 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 19.2 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i3-2105 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q2/2019 Release date Q2/2011
LGA 3647 Socket LGA 1155
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
19.2 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 --
Cascade Lake W Architecture Sandy Bridge S
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
1398 $ Release price 134 $
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
14 nm Technology 32 nm
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Xeon W-3235
12C 24T @ 3.3 GHz
26028
26028
Intel Core i3-2105
2C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
1883
1883

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon W-3235
12C 24T @ 3.3 GHz
13102
13102
Intel Core i3-2105
2C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
1280
1280

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon W-3235
12C 24T @ 3.3 GHz
10309
10309
Intel Core i3-2105
2C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
1093
1093

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon W-3235
12C 24T @ 3.3 GHz
1408
1408
Intel Core i3-2105
2C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
515
515

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon W-3235
12C 24T @ 3.3 GHz
1192
1192
Intel Core i3-2105
2C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
575
575