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Intel Core i3-550 | Intel Xeon X3440 | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i3-550 or Intel Xeon X3440 - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The Intel Core i3-550 has 2 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.20 GHz. Up to 16 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i3-550 was released in Q2/2010. The Intel Xeon X3440 has 4 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.93 GHz. The CPU supports up to 32 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Xeon X3440 was released in Q3/2009. |
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Intel Core i3 (205) | Family | Intel Xeon X (2) |
Intel Core i3 500 (4) | CPU group | Intel Xeon X (2) |
1 | Generation | 0 |
Clarkdale | Architecture | Lynnfield |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i3-550 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-550 is 3.20 GHz while the Intel Xeon X3440 has 4 CPU cores and 8 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon X3440 is at 2.53 GHz (2.93 GHz). |
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Intel Core i3-550 | Characteristic | Intel Xeon X3440 |
2 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | Yes |
3.20 GHz | Frequency | 2.53 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 2.93 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The Intel Core i3-550 or Intel Xeon X3440 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. |
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Intel HD Graphics (Westmere) | GPU | no iGPU |
0.50 GHz | GPU frequency | -- |
0.73 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
5 | GPU Generation | -- |
32 nm | Technology | |
2 | Max. displays | |
12 | Compute units | -- |
24 | Shader | -- |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
2 GB | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
10.1 | DirectX Version | -- |
Hardware codec supportA photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos. |
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Intel HD Graphics (Westmere) | GPU | no iGPU |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Decode | Codec h264 | No |
No | Codec VP9 | No |
No | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode | Codec AVC | No |
No | Codec VC-1 | No |
No | Codec JPEG | No |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i3-550 can use up to 16 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 21.3 GB/s. The Intel Xeon X3440 supports up to 32 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 21.3 GB/s. |
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Intel Core i3-550 | Characteristic | Intel Xeon X3440 |
DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333 | Memory | DDR3-1333, DDR3-1066, DDR3-800 |
16 GB | Max. Memory | 32 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
21.3 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 21.3 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | Yes |
0.50 MB | L2 Cache | 8.00 MB |
4.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
2.0 | PCIe version | 2.0 |
16 | PCIe lanes | 16 |
8.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 8.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Core i3-550 is 73 W, while the Intel Xeon X3440 has a TDP of 95 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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Intel Core i3-550 | Characteristic | Intel Xeon X3440 |
73 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 95 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i3-550 is manufactured in 32 nm and has 4.50 MB cache. The Intel Xeon X3440 is manufactured in 45 nm and has a 8.00 MB cache. |
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Intel Core i3-550 | Characteristic | Intel Xeon X3440 |
32 nm | Technology | 45 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2 |
LGA 1156 | Socket | LGA 1156 |
VT-x, VT-x EPT | Virtualization | VT-d, VT-x, VT-x EPT |
No | AES-NI | No |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q2/2010 | Release date | Q3/2009 |
117 $ | Release price | 230 $ |
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Intel Core i3-550
2C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Xeon X3440
4C 8T @ 2.93 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-550
2C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Xeon X3440
4C 8T @ 2.53 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-550
2C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Xeon X3440
4C 8T @ 2.93 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-550
2C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Xeon X3440
4C 8T @ 2.53 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-550
2C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Xeon X3440
4C 8T @ 2.53 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-550
2C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Xeon X3440
4C 8T @ 2.53 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-550
2C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Xeon X3440
4C 8T @ 2.93 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-550
2C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Xeon X3440
4C 8T @ 2.53 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-550
2C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Xeon X3440
4C 8T @ 2.93 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-550
2C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Xeon X3440
4C 8T @ 2.53 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-550
Intel HD Graphics (Westmere) @ 0.73 GHz |
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Intel Xeon X3440
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-550
2C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Xeon X3440
4C 8T @ 2.93 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-550
2C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Xeon X3440
4C 8T @ 2.53 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i3-550 | Intel Xeon X3440 |
Unknown | Unknown |