Key Differences
In short — Xeon E3-1220 v3 outperforms Core i5-2500K on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Xeon E3-1220 v3 is 875 days newer than Core i5-2500K.
Advantages of Intel Xeon E3-1220 v3
- Performs up to 14% better in Dirt 5 than Core i5-2500K - 168 vs 147 FPS
- Consumes up to 16% less energy than Intel Core i5-2500K - 80 vs 95 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i5-2500K
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Xeon E3-1220 v3 doesn't have integrated graphics
Dirt 5
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Xeon E3-1220 v3
Server/Workstation • Jun 2nd, 2013
Core i5-2500K
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Xeon E3-1220 v3 | vs | Intel Core i5-2500K |
|---|---|---|
Jun 2nd, 2013 | Release Date | Jan 9th, 2011 |
| Xeon E3 | Collection | Core i5 |
| Haswell | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
| Intel Socket 1150 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Server | Segment | Desktop |
| 4 | Cores | 4 |
| 4 | Threads | 4 |
| 3.1 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
| 3.5 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
80 W | TDP | 95 W |
22 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
| 31.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 3000 |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
