Intel Xeon W-2125 | Intel Core i3-3220 | |
CPU comparisonIntel Xeon W-2125 or Intel Core i3-3220 - 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 Xeon W-2125 has 4 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.50 GHz. Up to 512 GB of memory is supported in 4 memory channels. The Intel Xeon W-2125 was released in Q3/2017. The Intel Core i3-3220 has 2 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.30 GHz. The CPU supports up to 32 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i3-3220 was released in Q3/2012. |
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Intel Xeon W (83) | Family | Intel Core i3 (205) |
Intel Xeon W-2100/3100 (15) | CPU group | Intel Core i 3000 (31) |
6 | Generation | 3 |
Skylake W | Architecture | Ivy Bridge S |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
Intel Xeon W-2225 | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Xeon W-2125 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon W-2125 is 4.00 GHz (4.50 GHz) while the Intel Core i3-3220 has 2 CPU cores and 4 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-3220 is at 3.30 GHz. |
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Intel Xeon W-2125 | Characteristic | Intel Core i3-3220 |
4 | Cores | 2 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
4.00 GHz | Frequency | 3.30 GHz |
4.50 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | -- |
4.50 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The Intel Xeon W-2125 or Intel Core i3-3220 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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no iGPU | GPU | Intel HD Graphics 2500 |
GPU frequency | 0.65 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 1.05 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | 7 |
Technology | 22 nm | |
Max. displays | 3 | |
-- | Compute units | 6 |
-- | Shader | 48 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 2 GB |
-- | DirectX Version | 11.0 |
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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no iGPU | GPU | Intel HD Graphics 2500 |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
No | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | No |
No | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
No | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Xeon W-2125 can use up to 512 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 85.4 GB/s. The Intel Core i3-3220 supports up to 32 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 25.6 GB/s. |
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Intel Xeon W-2125 | Characteristic | Intel Core i3-3220 |
DDR4-2666 | Memory | DDR3-1600 |
512 GB | Max. Memory | 32 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
85.4 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 25.6 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
8.25 MB | L3 Cache | 3.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | 2.0 |
48 | PCIe lanes | 16 |
47.3 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 8.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Xeon W-2125 is 120 W, while the Intel Core i3-3220 has a TDP of 55 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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Intel Xeon W-2125 | Characteristic | Intel Core i3-3220 |
120 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 55 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Xeon W-2125 is manufactured in 14 nm and has 8.25 MB cache. The Intel Core i3-3220 is manufactured in 22 nm and has a 3.00 MB cache. |
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Intel Xeon W-2125 | Characteristic | Intel Core i3-3220 |
14 nm | Technology | 22 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX |
LGA 2066 | Socket | LGA 1155 |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q3/2017 | Release date | Q3/2012 |
444 $ | Release price | 117 $ |
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Intel Xeon W-2125
4C 8T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-3220
2C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
Intel Xeon W-2125
4C 8T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-3220
2C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
Intel Xeon W-2125
4C 8T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-3220
2C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
Intel Xeon W-2125
4C 8T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-3220
2C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
Intel Xeon W-2125
4C 8T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-3220
2C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
Intel Xeon W-2125
4C 8T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-3220
2C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
Intel Xeon W-2125
4C 8T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-3220
2C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
Intel Xeon W-2125
4C 8T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-3220
2C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
Intel Xeon W-2125
4C 8T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-3220
2C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
Intel Xeon W-2125
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-3220
Intel HD Graphics 2500 @ 1.05 GHz |
Intel Xeon W-2125
4C 8T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-3220
2C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
Intel Xeon W-2125
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-3220
2C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Xeon W-2125 | Intel Core i3-3220 |
Unknown | Unknown |