Xeon w7-2495X vs i3-3227U

Aggregate performance score

Core i3-3227U
2013
2 cores / 4 threads, 17 Watt
0.81
Xeon w7-2495X
2023
24 cores / 48 threads, 225 Watt
36.66
+4426%

Xeon w7-2495X outperforms Core i3-3227U by a whopping 4426% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-3227U and Xeon w7-2495X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking258994
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data48.72
Market segmentLaptopServer
SeriesIntel Core i3no data
Power efficiency4.5115.42
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge (2012−2013)Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024)
Release date8 January 2013 (11 years ago)15 February 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$225$2,189

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i3-3227U and Xeon w7-2495X 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)24 (Tetracosa-Core)
Threads448
Base clock speed1.9 GHz2.5 GHz
Boost clock speed1.9 GHz4.8 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/sno data
L1 cache64K (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache3 MB (shared)45 MB
Chip lithography22 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size118 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature105 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data77 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-3227U and Xeon w7-2495X 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 configuration11
SocketFCBGA1023FCLGA4677
Power consumption (TDP)17 Watt225 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-3227U and Xeon w7-2495X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® AVXIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® AMX, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI-+
AVX++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
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
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
FDI+no data
Fast Memory Access+no data
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Core i3-3227U and Xeon w7-2495X 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 i3-3227U and Xeon w7-2495X are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-3227U and Xeon w7-2495X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR5-4800
Maximum memory size32 GB2 TB
Max memory channels24
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/sno data
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 4000N/A
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.1 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-3227U and Xeon w7-2495X integrated GPUs.

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

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-3227U and Xeon w7-2495X.

PCIe version2.05.0
PCI Express lanes1664

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.

i3-3227U 0.81
Xeon w7-2495X 36.66
+4426%

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.

i3-3227U 1292
Xeon w7-2495X 58228
+4407%

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.

i3-3227U 301
Xeon w7-2495X 2123
+605%

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.

i3-3227U 652
Xeon w7-2495X 16541
+2437%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.81 36.66
Recency 8 January 2013 15 February 2023
Physical cores 2 24
Threads 4 48
Power consumption (TDP) 17 Watt 225 Watt

i3-3227U has 1223.5% lower power consumption.

Xeon w7-2495X, on the other hand, has a 4425.9% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 10 years, and 1100% more physical cores and 1100% more threads.

The Xeon w7-2495X is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-3227U in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i3-3227U is a notebook processor while Xeon w7-2495X is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i3-3227U and Xeon w7-2495X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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