Xeon E5-1607 v3 vs i3-1005G1

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Aggregate performance score

Core i3-1005G1
2019
2 cores / 4 threads, 15 Watt
3.09
Xeon E5-1607 v3
2014
4 cores / 4 threads, 140 Watt
3.12
+1%

Xeon E5-1607 v3 outperforms Core i3-1005G1 by a minimal 1% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-1005G1 and Xeon E5-1607 v3 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking16341629
Place by popularity67not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopServer
SeriesIntel Core i3no data
Power efficiency11.702.11
Architecture codenameIce Lake (Client) (2019)Haswell-EP (2014−2015)
Release date1 August 2019 (5 years ago)8 September 2014 (10 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$281no data

Detailed specifications

Core i3-1005G1 and Xeon E5-1607 v3 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores2 (Dual-core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads44
Base clock speed1.2 GHz3.1 GHz
Boost clock speed3.4 GHz3.1 GHz
Bus typeOPIno data
Bus rate4 × 4 GT/s0 GT/s
Multiplier12no data
L1 cache64K (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)256K (per core)
L3 cache4 MB (shared)10 MB (shared)
Chip lithography10 nm22 nm
Die sizeno data356 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C66 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data2,600 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+-
VID voltage rangeno data0.65–1.3V

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-1005G1 and Xeon E5-1607 v3 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketFCBGA1526FCLGA2011-3
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt140 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-1005G1 and Xeon E5-1607 v3. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
FMA+-
AVX++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0-
Hyper-Threading Technology+-
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Accessno data-
Demand Based Switchingno data+
PAEno data46 Bit
Deep Learning Boost+-

Security technologies

Core i3-1005G1 and Xeon E5-1607 v3 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-+
EDB++
Secure Key++
Identity Protection-+
SGXYes with Intel® MEno data
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-1005G1 and Xeon E5-1607 v3 are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-1005G1 and Xeon E5-1607 v3. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR4-1333, DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866
Maximum memory size64 GB768 GB
Max memory channels24
Maximum memory bandwidth59.732 GB/s59 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics for 10th Gen Intel Processorsno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Graphics max frequency900 MHzno data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-1005G1 and Xeon E5-1607 v3 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i3-1005G1 and Xeon E5-1607 v3 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP5120 x 3200@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort5120 x 3200@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i3-1005G1 and Xeon E5-1607 v3 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.6no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-1005G1 and Xeon E5-1607 v3.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanesno data40

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i3-1005G1 3.09
Xeon E5-1607 v3 3.12
+1%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i3-1005G1 4906
Xeon E5-1607 v3 4955
+1%

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i3-1005G1 1288
+23.6%
Xeon E5-1607 v3 1042

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i3-1005G1 2385
Xeon E5-1607 v3 3224
+35.2%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.09 3.12
Recency 1 August 2019 8 September 2014
Physical cores 2 4
Chip lithography 10 nm 22 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 15 Watt 140 Watt

i3-1005G1 has an age advantage of 4 years, a 120% more advanced lithography process, and 833.3% lower power consumption.

Xeon E5-1607 v3, on the other hand, has a 1% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more physical cores.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core i3-1005G1 and Xeon E5-1607 v3.

Be aware that Core i3-1005G1 is a notebook processor while Xeon E5-1607 v3 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i3-1005G1 and Xeon E5-1607 v3, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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