Xeon 6730P vs i3-2357M

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Aggregate performance score

Core i3-2357M
2011
2 cores / 4 threads, 17 Watt
0.45
Xeon 6730P
2025
32 cores / 64 threads, 250 Watt
41.94
+9220%

Xeon 6730P outperforms Core i3-2357M by a whopping 9220% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking316775
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.01no data
Market segmentLaptopServer
SeriesIntel Core i3no data
Power efficiency1.137.14
DesignerIntelIntel
ManufacturerIntelno data
Architecture codenameSandy Bridge (2011−2013)no data
Release date1 June 2011 (14 years ago)1 January 2025 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$250no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Performance to price scatter graph

Detailed specifications

Core i3-2357M and Xeon 6730P 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)32 (Dotriaconta-Core)
Threads464
Base clock speed1.3 GHz2.5 GHz
Boost clock speed1.3 GHz3.8 GHz
Bus typeDMI 2.0no data
Bus rate4 × 5 GT/sno data
Multiplier13no data
L1 cache64K (per core)no data
L2 cache256K (per core)no data
L3 cache3 MB (shared)288 MB
Chip lithography32 nmIntel 3 nm
Die size149 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature100 °C79 °C
Number of transistors624 millionno data
64 bit support+-
Windows 11 compatibility-no data

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-2357M and Xeon 6730P 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)no data
SocketFCBGA1023FCLGA4710
Power consumption (TDP)17 Watt250 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-2357M and Xeon 6730P. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® AVXIntel® AMX, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI-+
FMA+-
AVX+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Speed Shiftno data+
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology-2.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX-+
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access+no data
Demand Based Switching-no data
FDI+no data
Fast Memory Access+no data
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Core i3-2357M and Xeon 6730P technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-+
EDB++
Identity Protection+-
SGXno data+
OS Guardno data+
Anti-Theft+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-2357M and Xeon 6730P are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-d-+
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-2357M and Xeon 6730P. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR5(6400MT/s)
Maximum memory size16 GB4 TB
Max memory channels28
Maximum memory bandwidth21.335 GB/sno data
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 3000no data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency950 MHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-2357M and Xeon 6730P integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported2no data
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
SDVO+no data
CRT+no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-2357M and Xeon 6730P.

PCIe version2.05.0
PCI Express lanes1688

Synthetic benchmarks

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.

i3-2357M 0.45
Xeon 6730P 41.94
+9220%

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. Other than that, Passmark measures multi-core performance.

i3-2357M 788
Samples: 29
Xeon 6730P 74113
+9305%
Samples: 1

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.45 41.94
Recency 1 June 2011 1 January 2025
Physical cores 2 32
Threads 4 64
Power consumption (TDP) 17 Watt 250 Watt

i3-2357M has 1370.6% lower power consumption.

Xeon 6730P, on the other hand, has a 9220% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 13 years, and 1500% more physical cores and 1500% more threads.

The Intel Xeon 6730P is our recommended choice as it beats the Intel Core i3-2357M in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i3-2357M is a notebook processor while Xeon 6730P is a server/workstation one.

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