Intel Core i5-3450 vs Intel Xeon E5-2660 V3
A side-by-side spec comparison of the Intel Core i5-3450 and the Intel Xeon E5-2660 V3. We line up every specification and score the ones that matter most in this category — weighted, not a raw count of specs won — to reach an overall verdict so you can decide which cpu / processor is right for your build.
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 77W | 105W |
| Cores | 4 | 10 |
| Socket | LGA1155 | LGA2011-3 |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB | 16 MB |
| Threads | 8 | 10 |
| Base Clock | 3.1 GHz | 2.6 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 3.1 GHz | 3.3 GHz |
| Microarchitecture | Ivy Bridge | Haswell |
| Integrated Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 2500 | None |
Winner: Intel Xeon E5-2660 V3 — driven by Cores (10), Boost Clock (3.3 GHz), L3 Cache (16 MB)
Intel Core i5-3450
2
performance points
Intel Xeon E5-2660 V3
10
performance points
Winner is scored by weighting the specs that matter most in this category (not a raw count of specs won).
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