i3-1115G4 vs Xeon E5-1680 v2

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon E5-1680 v2
2013
8 cores / 16 threads, 130 Watt
7.94
+109%
Core i3-1115G4
2020
2 cores / 4 threads, 28 Watt
3.80

Xeon E5-1680 v2 outperforms Core i3-1115G4 by a whopping 109% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon E5-1680 v2 and Core i3-1115G4 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking9491476
Place by popularitynot in top-10047
Market segmentServerLaptop
Seriesno dataIntel Tiger Lake
Power efficiency5.7512.78
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge-EP (2013)Tiger Lake-UP3 (2020−2021)
Release date10 September 2013 (11 years ago)2 September 2020 (4 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Xeon E5-1680 v2 and Core i3-1115G4 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 cores8 (Octa-Core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads164
Base clock speed3 GHz3 GHz
Boost clock speed3.9 GHz4.1 GHz
Bus rate0 GT/s4 GT/s
L1 cache64K (per core)96K (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache25 MB (shared)6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm10 nm SuperFin
Die size341 mm2no data
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)85 °C72 °C
Number of transistors2,800 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier+-
VID voltage range0.65–1.3Vno data

Compatibility

Information on Xeon E5-1680 v2 and Core i3-1115G4 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
SocketFCLGA2011FCBGA1449
Power consumption (TDP)130 Watt28 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon E5-1680 v2 and Core i3-1115G4. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® AVXIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI++
FMA-+
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology+2.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX-+
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access-no data
Demand Based Switching+no data
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Xeon E5-1680 v2 and Core i3-1115G4 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB+no data
SGXno data-
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon E5-1680 v2 and Core i3-1115G4 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon E5-1680 v2 and Core i3-1115G4. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3-800, DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600, DDR3-1866DDR4
Maximum memory size256 GB64 GB
Max memory channels42
Maximum memory bandwidth59.7 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel UHD Graphics for 11th Gen Intel Processors
Quick Sync Video-+
Clear Video HDno data+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.25 GHz
Execution Unitsno data48

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Xeon E5-1680 v2 and Core i3-1115G4 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data4

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Xeon E5-1680 v2 and Core i3-1115G4 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data7680x4320@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Xeon E5-1680 v2 and Core i3-1115G4 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12.1
OpenGLno data4.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon E5-1680 v2 and Core i3-1115G4.

PCIe version3.04.0
PCI Express lanes4016

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 E5-1680 v2 7.94
+109%
i3-1115G4 3.80

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 E5-1680 v2 12609
+109%
i3-1115G4 6040

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 E5-1680 v2 673
i3-1115G4 1566
+133%

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 E5-1680 v2 4125
+34.9%
i3-1115G4 3057

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 7.94 3.80
Recency 10 September 2013 2 September 2020
Physical cores 8 2
Threads 16 4
Chip lithography 22 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 130 Watt 28 Watt

Xeon E5-1680 v2 has a 108.9% higher aggregate performance score, and 300% more physical cores and 300% more threads.

i3-1115G4, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 6 years, a 120% more advanced lithography process, and 364.3% lower power consumption.

The Xeon E5-1680 v2 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-1115G4 in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon E5-1680 v2 is a server/workstation processor while Core i3-1115G4 is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon E5-1680 v2 and Core i3-1115G4, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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