Xeon E-2488 vs i3-8350K

Aggregate performance score

Core i3-8350K
2017
4 cores / 4 threads, 91 Watt
4.41
Xeon E-2488
2023
8 cores / 16 threads, 95 Watt
18.64
+323%

Xeon E-2488 outperforms Core i3-8350K by a whopping 323% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-8350K and Xeon E-2488 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1351324
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation3.4174.75
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
SeriesIntel Core i3no data
Power efficiency4.5018.22
Architecture codenameCoffee Lake (2017−2019)Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024)
Release date24 September 2017 (7 years ago)14 December 2023 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$168$606

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Xeon E-2488 has 2092% better value for money than i3-8350K.

Detailed specifications

Core i3-8350K and Xeon E-2488 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 cores4 (Quad-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads416
Base clock speed4 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost clock speed4 GHz5.6 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/s16 GT/s
Multiplier40no data
L1 cache256 KB80 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB2 MB (per core)
L3 cache8 MB (shared)24 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size126 mm2257 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-8350K and Xeon E-2488 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
SocketFCLGA1151FCLGA1700
Power consumption (TDP)91 Watt95 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-8350K and Xeon E-2488. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology-2
Hyper-Threading Technology-+
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+

Security technologies

Core i3-8350K and Xeon E-2488 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-8350K and Xeon E-2488 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-8350K and Xeon E-2488. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2400DDR5-4800
Maximum memory size64 GB128 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth38.397 GB/sno data
ECC memory support++

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics 630N/A
Max video memory64 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.15 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-8350K and Xeon E-2488 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i3-8350K and Xeon E-2488 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@24Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP4096x2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096x2304@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i3-8350K and Xeon E-2488 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-8350K and Xeon E-2488.

PCIe version3.05
PCI Express lanes1616

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.

i3-8350K 4.41
Xeon E-2488 18.64
+323%

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.

i3-8350K 6871
Xeon E-2488 29060
+323%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 4.41 18.64
Recency 24 September 2017 14 December 2023
Physical cores 4 8
Threads 4 16
Power consumption (TDP) 91 Watt 95 Watt

i3-8350K has 4.4% lower power consumption.

Xeon E-2488, on the other hand, has a 322.7% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 6 years, and 100% more physical cores and 300% more threads.

The Xeon E-2488 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-8350K in performance tests.

Note that Core i3-8350K is a desktop processor while Xeon E-2488 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i3-8350K and Xeon E-2488, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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