i3-1210U vs Xeon E5-2696 V3

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon E5-2696 V3
2014
18 cores / 36 threads, 145 Watt
13.84
+109%
Core i3-1210U
2022
6 cores / 8 threads, 9 Watt
6.62

Xeon E5-2696 V3 outperforms Core i3-1210U by a whopping 109% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon E5-2696 V3 and Core i3-1210U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking5371042
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentServerLaptop
Seriesno dataIntel Alder Lake-M
Power efficiency9.0369.61
Architecture codenameHaswell-EP (2014−2015)Alder Lake-U (2022)
Release date8 September 2014 (10 years ago)23 February 2022 (2 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Xeon E5-2696 V3 and Core i3-1210U 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 cores18 (Octadeca-Core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads368
Base clock speed2.3 GHz1 GHz
Boost clock speed3.8 GHz4.4 GHz
L1 cache64K (per core)80K (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache45 MB (shared)10 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size356 mm2no data
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)77 °Cno data
Number of transistors2,600 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibilityno data+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon E5-2696 V3 and Core i3-1210U 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
Socket2011-3FCBGA1781
Power consumption (TDP)145 Watt9 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon E5-2696 V3 and Core i3-1210U. 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++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data+
TSX++
Thermal Monitoring-+
Flex Memory Accessno data-
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Xeon E5-2696 V3 and Core i3-1210U technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDBno data+
Secure Keyno data+
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon E5-2696 V3 and Core i3-1210U are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPTno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon E5-2696 V3 and Core i3-1210U. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3, DDR4 2133 MHz Quad-channelDDR4, DDR5
Maximum memory sizeno data64 GB
Max memory channelsno data2

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel UHD Graphics for 12th Gen Intel Processors
Quick Sync Video-+
Graphics max frequencyno data850 MHz
Execution Unitsno data64

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Xeon E5-2696 V3 and Core i3-1210U integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data4

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Xeon E5-2696 V3 and Core i3-1210U integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096 x 2304 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data4096 x 2304 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Xeon E5-2696 V3 and Core i3-1210U integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12.1
OpenGLno data4.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon E5-2696 V3 and Core i3-1210U.

PCIe version3.04.0
PCI Express lanes4014

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 E5-2696 V3 13.84
+109%
i3-1210U 6.62

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 E5-2696 V3 21986
+109%
i3-1210U 10513

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 13.84 6.62
Recency 8 September 2014 23 February 2022
Physical cores 18 6
Threads 36 8
Power consumption (TDP) 145 Watt 9 Watt

Xeon E5-2696 V3 has a 109.1% higher aggregate performance score, and 200% more physical cores and 350% more threads.

i3-1210U, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 7 years, and 1511.1% lower power consumption.

The Xeon E5-2696 V3 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-1210U in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon E5-2696 V3 is a server/workstation processor while Core i3-1210U is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon E5-2696 V3 and Core i3-1210U, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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