Intel Xeon X3440 vs Intel Core i3-2120

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Intel Xeon X3440 or Intel Xeon X3440 – 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 X3440 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2009 and belongs to the 0 generation of the Intel Xeon X series.
To use the Intel Xeon X3440, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1156 socket.
The Intel Core i3-2120 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2011 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-2120, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1155 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon X3440 Name Intel Core i3-2120
Intel Xeon X Family Intel Core i3
0 Generation 2
Intel Xeon X Group Intel Core i 2000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon X3440 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon X3440 is 2.53 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.93 GHz.
The Intel Core i3-2120 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-2120 is 3.3 GHz
2.93 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
Yes Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
2.53 GHz Frequency 3.3 GHz
8 Threads 4
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
4 CPU Cores 2
4x Cores 2x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon X3440 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i3-2120 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-2120 uses the Intel HD Graphics 2000, 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 frequency 0.85 GHz
-- Release date Q1/2011
-- Direct X 10.1
GPU name Intel HD Graphics 2000
-- Technology 32 nm
-- Max. displays --
-- Shaders 48
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Execution units 6
-- Generation 6
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

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.
2 Memory channels 2
32.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
No AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC No
21.3 GB/s Bandwidth 21.3 GB/s
DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, DDR3-800 Memory type DDR3-1333
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 95 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 --
95 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon X3440 is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i3-2120 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
Q3/2009 Release date Q1/2011
-- Part Number --
8.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Lynnfield Architecture Sandy Bridge S
45 nm Technology 32 nm
LGA 1156 Socket LGA 1155
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
230 $ Release price 120 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
0 bytes L3-Cache 3.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon X3440
4C 8T @ 2.53 GHz
2763
2763
Intel Core i3-2120
2C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
1478
1478

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon X3440
4C 8T @ 2.53 GHz
2136
2136
Intel Core i3-2120
2C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
1140
1140

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon X3440
4C 8T @ 2.53 GHz
1219
1219
Intel Core i3-2120
2C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
783
783

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon X3440
4C 8T @ 2.53 GHz
668
668
Intel Core i3-2120
2C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
668
668

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon X3440
4C 8T @ 2.53 GHz
569
569
Intel Core i3-2120
2C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
534
534