i3-560 vs Xeon X3460

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon X3460
2009
4 cores / 8 threads, 95 Watt
1.87
+83.3%
Core i3-560
2010
2 cores / 4 threads, 73 Watt
1.02

Xeon X3460 outperforms Core i3-560 by an impressive 83% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon X3460 and Core i3-560 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking19922458
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.420.06
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Power efficiency1.861.32
Architecture codenameLynnfield (2009−2010)Clarkdale (2010−2011)
Release date8 September 2009 (15 years ago)29 August 2010 (14 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$316$190

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Xeon X3460 has 600% better value for money than i3-560.

Detailed specifications

Xeon X3460 and Core i3-560 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 speed2.8 GHz3.33 GHz
Boost clock speed3.46 GHz0.33 GHz
Bus rateno data2.5 GT/s
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)256 KB (per core)
L3 cache8 MB (shared)4 MB (shared)
Chip lithography45 nm32 nm
Die size296 mm281 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data73 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)73 °Cno data
Number of transistors774 million382 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Xeon X3460 and Core i3-560 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
SocketFCLGA1156,LGA1156FCLGA1156
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt73 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon X3460 and Core i3-560. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.2Intel® SSE4.2
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology1.0-
Hyper-Threading Technology++
Idle States++
Demand Based Switching+-
PAE36 Bit36 Bit
FDIno data+

Security technologies

Xeon X3460 and Core i3-560 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+-
EDB++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon X3460 and Core i3-560 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon X3460 and Core i3-560. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3-800, DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333DDR3
Maximum memory size32 GB16.38 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth21 GB/s21 GB/s
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AIntel HD Graphics for Previous Generation Intel Processors
Clear Video HDno data+

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Xeon X3460 and Core i3-560 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data2

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon X3460 and Core i3-560.

PCIe version2.02.0
PCI Express lanes1616

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 X3460 1.87
+83.3%
i3-560 1.02

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 X3460 2972
+82.7%
i3-560 1627

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 X3460 473
+6.3%
i3-560 445

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 X3460 1476
+57%
i3-560 940

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.87 1.02
Recency 8 September 2009 29 August 2010
Physical cores 4 2
Threads 8 4
Chip lithography 45 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 73 Watt

Xeon X3460 has a 83.3% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

i3-560, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 11 months, a 40.6% more advanced lithography process, and 30.1% lower power consumption.

The Xeon X3460 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-560 in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon X3460 is a server/workstation processor while Core i3-560 is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon X3460 and Core i3-560, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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