i3-9320 vs Xeon E5-2630 v3

Aggregate performance score

Xeon E5-2630 v3
2014
8 cores / 16 threads, 85 Watt
6.78
+41%

Xeon E5-2630 v3 outperforms Core i3-9320 by a considerable 41% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon E5-2630 v3 and Core i3-9320 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking10381280
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Power efficiency7.277.07
Architecture codenameHaswell-EP (2014−2015)Coffee Lake (2017−2019)
Release date8 September 2014 (10 years ago)23 April 2019 (5 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Xeon E5-2630 v3 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 cores8 (Octa-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads164
Base clock speed2.4 GHz3.7 GHz
Boost clock speed3.2 GHz4.4 GHz
Bus rate8 GT/s8 GT/s
L1 cache64K (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)256K (per core)
L3 cache20 MB (shared)6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm14 nm
Die size356 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature72 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
Number of transistors2,600 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon E5-2630 v3 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 configuration21
SocketFCLGA2011FCLGA1151
Power consumption (TDP)85 Watt62 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon E5-2630 v3 and Core i3-9320. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology+-
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access-no data
Demand Based Switching+no data
PAE46 Bitno data

Security technologies

Xeon E5-2630 v3 and Core i3-9320 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key++
MPX-+
Identity Protection-+
SGXno dataYes with Intel® ME
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon E5-2630 v3 and Core i3-9320 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon E5-2630 v3 and Core i3-9320. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-1600, DDR4-1866DDR4-2400
Maximum memory size768 GB64 GB
Max memory channels42
Maximum memory bandwidth59 GB/s37.5 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 E5-2630 v3 and Core i3-9320 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data3

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Xeon E5-2630 v3 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 E5-2630 v3 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 E5-2630 v3 and Core i3-9320.

PCIe version3.03.0
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 E5-2630 v3 6.78
+41%
i3-9320 4.81

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 E5-2630 v3 10372
+41%
i3-9320 7358

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 6.78 4.81
Recency 8 September 2014 23 April 2019
Physical cores 8 4
Threads 16 4
Chip lithography 22 nm 14 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 85 Watt 62 Watt

Xeon E5-2630 v3 has a 41% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more physical cores and 300% more threads.

i3-9320, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 4 years, a 57.1% more advanced lithography process, and 37.1% lower power consumption.

The Xeon E5-2630 v3 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-9320 in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon E5-2630 v3 is a server/workstation processor while Core i3-9320 is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon E5-2630 v3 and Core i3-9320, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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