i3-2332M vs Xeon E5540

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon E5540
2009
4 cores / 8 threads, 80 Watt
1.75
+106%
Core i3-2332M
2011
2 cores / 4 threads, 35 Watt
0.85

Xeon E5540 outperforms Core i3-2332M by a whopping 106% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon E5540 and Core i3-2332M processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking20232561
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.64no data
Market segmentServerLaptop
Seriesno dataIntel Core i3
Power efficiency2.072.30
Architecture codenameGainestown (2009−2010)Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)
Release date30 March 2009 (15 years ago)1 September 2011 (13 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$30no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Xeon E5540 and Core i3-2332M 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 speed2.53 GHz2.2 GHz
Boost clock speed2.8 GHz2.2 GHz
Bus typeno dataDMI 2.0
Bus rateno data4 × 5 GT/s
Multiplierno data22
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)256K (per core)
L3 cache8 MB (shared)3 MB (shared)
Chip lithography45 nm32 nm
Die size263 mm2149 mm2
Maximum core temperature76 °Cno data
Number of transistors731 million624 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Xeon E5540 and Core i3-2332M 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 (Uniprocessor)
SocketFCLGA1366G2 (988B)
Power consumption (TDP)80 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon E5540 and Core i3-2332M. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

FMA-+
AVX-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology1.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
Idle States+no data
Demand Based Switching+no data
PAE40 Bitno data

Security technologies

Xeon E5540 and Core i3-2332M technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDB+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon E5540 and Core i3-2332M are enumerated here.

VT-d+no data
VT-x++
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon E5540 and Core i3-2332M. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3
Maximum memory size144 GB16 GB
Max memory channels32
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s21.335 GB/s
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AIntel HD Graphics 3000

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon E5540 and Core i3-2332M.

PCIe version2.0no data

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 E5540 1.75
+106%
i3-2332M 0.85

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 E5540 2783
+106%
i3-2332M 1353

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.75 0.85
Recency 30 March 2009 1 September 2011
Physical cores 4 2
Threads 8 4
Chip lithography 45 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 80 Watt 35 Watt

Xeon E5540 has a 105.9% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

i3-2332M, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 2 years, a 40.6% more advanced lithography process, and 128.6% lower power consumption.

The Xeon E5540 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-2332M in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon E5540 is a server/workstation processor while Core i3-2332M is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon E5540 and Core i3-2332M, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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