i3-9320 vs Xeon 5140

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon 5140
2006
2 cores / 2 threads, 65 Watt
0.54
Core i3-9320
2019
4 cores / 4 threads, 62 Watt
4.63
+757%

Core i3-9320 outperforms Xeon 5140 by a whopping 757% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon 5140 and Core i3-9320 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking28371285
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation4.27no data
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Power efficiency0.797.07
Architecture codenameWoodcrest (2006)Coffee Lake (2017−2019)
Release dateJune 2006 (18 years ago)23 April 2019 (5 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$15no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Xeon 5140 and Core i3-9320 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)
Threads24
Base clock speed2.33 GHz3.7 GHz
Boost clock speed2.33 GHz4.4 GHz
Bus rateno data8 GT/s
L1 cache0 KB64K (per core)
L2 cache4 MB256K (per core)
L3 cache0 KB6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography65 nm14 nm
Maximum core temperature65 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
VID voltage rangeB2=1.0V-1.5V, G0=.85V-1.5Vno data

Compatibility

Information on Xeon 5140 and Core i3-9320 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
SocketLGA771FCLGA1151
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt62 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon 5140 and Core i3-9320. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI-+
AVX-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology-2.0
Hyper-Threading Technology--
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Demand Based Switching-no data
FSB parity+no data

Security technologies

Xeon 5140 and Core i3-9320 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-+
EDB++
Secure Keyno data+
MPX-+
Identity Protection-+
SGXno dataYes with Intel® ME
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon 5140 and Core i3-9320 are enumerated here.

VT-dno data+
VT-x++
EPT-+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon 5140 and Core i3-9320. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR2DDR4-2400
Maximum memory sizeno data64 GB
Max memory channelsno data2
Maximum memory bandwidthno data37.5 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel UHD Graphics 630
Max video memoryno data64 GB
Quick Sync Video-+
Clear Videono data+
Clear Video HDno data+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.15 GHz
InTru 3Dno data+

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Xeon 5140 and Core i3-9320 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data3

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Xeon 5140 and Core i3-9320 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution supportno data+
Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096 x 2304@24Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data4096 x 2304@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data4096 x 2304@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Xeon 5140 and Core i3-9320 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12
OpenGLno data4.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon 5140 and Core i3-9320.

PCIe versionno data3.0
PCI Express lanesno data16

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.

Xeon 5140 0.54
i3-9320 4.63
+757%

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.

Xeon 5140 857
i3-9320 7358
+759%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.54 4.63
Physical cores 2 4
Threads 2 4
Chip lithography 65 nm 14 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 62 Watt

i3-9320 has a 757.4% higher aggregate performance score, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, a 364.3% more advanced lithography process, and 4.8% lower power consumption.

The Core i3-9320 is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon 5140 in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon 5140 is a server/workstation processor while Core i3-9320 is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon 5140 and Core i3-9320, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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