Xeon E5502 vs i3-4130

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Aggregate performance score

Core i3-4130
2013
2 cores / 4 threads, 54 Watt
2.09
+294%
Xeon E5502
2009
2 cores / 2 threads, 80 Watt
0.53

Core i3-4130 outperforms Xeon E5502 by a whopping 294% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-4130 and Xeon E5502 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking18912872
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.45no data
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
Power efficiency3.660.63
Architecture codenameHaswell (2013−2015)Gainestown (2009−2010)
Release date1 September 2013 (11 years ago)30 March 2009 (15 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$120$95

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i3-4130 and Xeon E5502 have a nearly equal value for money.

Detailed specifications

Core i3-4130 and Xeon E5502 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)2 (Dual-core)
Threads42
Base clock speed3.4 GHz1.86 GHz
Boost clock speed3.4 GHz1.87 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/sno data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)256 KB (per core)
L3 cache3 MB (shared)4 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm45 nm
Die size177 mm2263 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data76 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,400 million731 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-4130 and Xeon E5502 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 configuration12
SocketFCLGA1150FCLGA1366,PLGA1366
Power consumption (TDP)54 Watt80 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-4130 and Xeon E5502. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2no data
AES-NI+-
AVX+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology--
Hyper-Threading Technology+-
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring+-
Demand Based Switchingno data+
PAEno data40 Bit

Security technologies

Core i3-4130 and Xeon E5502 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-+
EDB++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-4130 and Xeon E5502 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-4130 and Xeon E5502. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3
Maximum memory size32 GB144 GB
Max memory channels23
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s19.2 GB/s
ECC memory support++

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 4400N/A
Max video memory2 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.15 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-4130 and Xeon E5502 integrated GPUs.

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

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i3-4130 and Xeon E5502 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@24Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP3840x2160@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort3840x2160@60Hzno data
Max resolution over VGA1920x1200@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i3-4130 and Xeon E5502 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX11.1/12no data
OpenGL4.3no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-4130 and Xeon E5502.

PCIe versionUp to 3.02.0
PCI Express lanes16no data

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.

i3-4130 2.09
+294%
Xeon E5502 0.53

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.

i3-4130 3318
+296%
Xeon E5502 837

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.09 0.53
Recency 1 September 2013 30 March 2009
Threads 4 2
Chip lithography 22 nm 45 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 54 Watt 80 Watt

i3-4130 has a 294.3% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 4 years, 100% more threads, a 104.5% more advanced lithography process, and 48.1% lower power consumption.

The Core i3-4130 is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon E5502 in performance tests.

Note that Core i3-4130 is a desktop processor while Xeon E5502 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i3-4130 and Xeon E5502, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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