Key Differences
In short — Core i3-3220 outperforms Xeon E5-2420 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i3-3220 is 112 days newer than Xeon E5-2420.
Advantages of Intel Xeon E5-2420
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-3220 - 12 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-3220
- Performs up to 2% better in Assassin's Creed Odyssey than Xeon E5-2420 - 117 vs 115 FPS
- Consumes up to 42% less energy than Intel Xeon E5-2420 - 55 vs 95 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Xeon E5-2420 doesn't have integrated graphics
Assassin's Creed Odyssey
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012
FPS
117
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.68/FPS
100%
Price, $
$79
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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In Stock
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Server/Workstation • May 14th, 2012
Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Xeon E5-2420 | vs | Intel Core i3-3220 |
---|---|---|
May 14th, 2012 | Release Date | Sep 3rd, 2012 |
Xeon E5 | Collection | Core i3 |
Sandy Bridge-EN | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
Intel Socket 1356 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Server | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 2 |
12 | Threads | 4 |
1.9 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
2.4 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
95 W | TDP | 55 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
19.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
No | Overclockable | No |