Key Differences
In short — Xeon E5-2630 outperforms Core i3-540 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Xeon E5-2630 is 789 days newer than Core i3-540.
Advantages of Intel Xeon E5-2630
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-540 - 12 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-540
- Consumes up to 23% less energy than Intel Xeon E5-2630 - 73 vs 95 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Xeon E5-2630 doesn't have integrated graphics
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Server/Workstation • Mar 6th, 2012
Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Xeon E5-2630 | vs | Intel Core i3-540 |
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Mar 6th, 2012 | Release Date | Jan 7th, 2010 |
Xeon E5 | Collection | Core i3 |
Sandy Bridge-EP | Codename | Clarkdale |
Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 1156 |
Server | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 2 |
12 | Threads | 4 |
2.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.1 GHz |
2.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
95 W | TDP | 73 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
23.0x | Multiplier | 23.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD |
No | Overclockable | No |