i5-2390T vs Xeon E3-1265L v2

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon E3-1265L v2
2012
4 cores / 8 threads, 45 Watt
3.24
+106%
Core i5-2390T
2011
2 cores / 4 threads, 35 Watt
1.57

Xeon E3-1265L v2 outperforms Core i5-2390T by a whopping 106% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon E3-1265L v2 and Core i5-2390T processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking16042118
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation2.966.32
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Power efficiency6.814.25
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge (2012−2013)Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)
Release date14 May 2012 (12 years ago)20 February 2011 (13 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$142$100

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i5-2390T has 114% better value for money than Xeon E3-1265L v2.

Detailed specifications

Xeon E3-1265L v2 and Core i5-2390T 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)2 (Dual-core)
Threads84
Base clock speed2.5 GHz2.7 GHz
Boost clock speed3.5 GHz3.5 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)256 KB (per core)
L3 cache8 MB (shared)3 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm32 nm
Die size160 mm2131 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data65 °C
Number of transistors1,400 million504 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Xeon E3-1265L v2 and Core i5-2390T 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
SocketFCLGA1155FCLGA1155
Power consumption (TDP)45 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon E3-1265L v2 and Core i5-2390T. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVXIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring-+
Flex Memory Accessno data+
FDI++
Fast Memory Accessno data+

Security technologies

Xeon E3-1265L v2 and Core i5-2390T technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Identity Protection++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon E3-1265L v2 and Core i5-2390T are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon E3-1265L v2 and Core i5-2390T. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3
Maximum memory size32.77 GB32 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidthno data21 GB/s
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel HD Graphics 2500Intel HD Graphics 2000
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.15 GHz1.1 GHz
InTru 3D++

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Xeon E3-1265L v2 and Core i5-2390T integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported32

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon E3-1265L v2 and Core i5-2390T.

PCIe version3.02.0
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 E3-1265L v2 3.24
+106%
i5-2390T 1.57

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 E3-1265L v2 5148
+106%
i5-2390T 2493

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.

Xeon E3-1265L v2 498
i5-2390T 500
+0.4%

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.

Xeon E3-1265L v2 1772
+82.5%
i5-2390T 971

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.24 1.57
Integrated graphics card 0.69 0.55
Recency 14 May 2012 20 February 2011
Physical cores 4 2
Threads 8 4
Chip lithography 22 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 35 Watt

Xeon E3-1265L v2 has a 106.4% higher aggregate performance score, 25.5% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 1 year, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, and a 45.5% more advanced lithography process.

i5-2390T, on the other hand, has 28.6% lower power consumption.

The Xeon E3-1265L v2 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-2390T in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon E3-1265L v2 is a server/workstation processor while Core i5-2390T is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon E3-1265L v2 and Core i5-2390T, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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