i3-1210U vs Xeon E5502

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon E5502
2009
2 cores / 2 threads, 80 Watt
0.53
Core i3-1210U
2022
6 cores / 8 threads, 9 Watt
6.62
+1149%

Core i3-1210U outperforms Xeon E5502 by a whopping 1149% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon E5502 and Core i3-1210U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking28571033
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentServerLaptop
Seriesno dataIntel Alder Lake-M
Power efficiency0.6369.61
Architecture codenameGainestown (2009−2010)Alder Lake-U (2022)
Release date30 March 2009 (15 years ago)23 February 2022 (2 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$95no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Xeon E5502 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 cores2 (Dual-core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads28
Base clock speed1.86 GHz1 GHz
Boost clock speed1.87 GHz4.4 GHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)80K (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache4 MB (shared)10 MB (shared)
Chip lithography45 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size263 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature76 °C100 °C
Number of transistors731 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon E5502 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
SocketFCLGA1366,PLGA1366FCBGA1781
Power consumption (TDP)80 Watt9 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon E5502 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-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology-no data
Hyper-Threading Technology-+
TSX-+
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring-+
Flex Memory Accessno data-
Demand Based Switching+no data
PAE40 Bitno data
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Xeon E5502 and Core i3-1210U technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Keyno data+
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon E5502 and Core i3-1210U are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon E5502 and Core i3-1210U. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4, DDR5
Maximum memory size144 GB64 GB
Max memory channels32
Maximum memory bandwidth19.2 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AIntel 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 E5502 and Core i3-1210U integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data4

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Xeon E5502 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 E5502 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 E5502 and Core i3-1210U.

PCIe version2.04.0
PCI Express lanesno data14

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 E5502 0.53
i3-1210U 6.62
+1149%

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 E5502 837
i3-1210U 10513
+1156%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.53 6.62
Recency 30 March 2009 23 February 2022
Physical cores 2 6
Threads 2 8
Power consumption (TDP) 80 Watt 9 Watt

i3-1210U has a 1149.1% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 12 years, 200% more physical cores and 300% more threads, and 788.9% lower power consumption.

The Core i3-1210U is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon E5502 in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon E5502 is a server/workstation processor while Core i3-1210U is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon E5502 and Core i3-1210U, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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