Key Differences
In short — Xeon E3-1240 outperforms Core i3-2120 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Xeon E3-1240 is 42 days newer than Core i3-2120.
Advantages of Intel Xeon E3-1240
- Performs up to 1% better in Red Dead Redemption 2 than Core i3-2120 - 150 vs 149 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-2120 - 8 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-2120
- Consumes up to 19% less energy than Intel Xeon E3-1240 - 65 vs 80 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Xeon E3-1240 doesn't have integrated graphics
Red Dead Redemption 2
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011
FPS
149
99%
Value, €/FPS
€0.42/FPS
100%
Price, €
€62.99
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €62.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 341 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Server/Workstation • Apr 3rd, 2011
Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Xeon E3-1240 | vs | Intel Core i3-2120 |
---|---|---|
Apr 3rd, 2011 | Release Date | Feb 20th, 2011 |
Xeon E3 | Collection | Core i3 |
Sandy Bridge | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Server | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 2 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
3.7 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
80 W | TDP | 65 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
No | Overclockable | No |