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Key Differences
In short — Xeon E3-1240 outperforms Core i5-2500 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Xeon E3-1240 is 84 days newer than Core i5-2500.
Advantages of Intel Xeon E3-1240
- Consumes up to 16% less energy than Intel Core i5-2500 - 80 vs 95 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-2500 - 8 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i5-2500
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Xeon E3-1240 doesn't have integrated graphics
Dead Space
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i5-2500
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
FPS
145
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.99/FPS
100%
Price, €
€288.88
100%
Value Winner
Intel Core i5-2500
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1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Xeon E3-1240
Server/Workstation • Apr 3rd, 2011
Core i5-2500
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Xeon E3-1240 | vs | Intel Core i5-2500 |
|---|---|---|
Apr 3rd, 2011 | Release Date | Jan 9th, 2011 |
| Xeon E3 | Collection | Core i5 |
| Sandy Bridge | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
| Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Server | Segment | Desktop |
| 4 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
| 3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
| 3.7 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
80 W | TDP | 95 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
| 33.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
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