Intel Core i5-3550 vs Intel Xeon E3-1245 V2
A side-by-side spec comparison of the Intel Core i5-3550 and the Intel Xeon E3-1245 V2. 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 | 77W |
| Cores | 4 | 4 |
| Socket | LGA1155 | LGA1155 |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB | 16 MB |
| Threads | 8 | 8 |
| Base Clock | 3.3 GHz | 3.4 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 3.3 GHz | 3.4 GHz |
| Microarchitecture | Ivy Bridge | Ivy Bridge |
| Integrated Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 2500 | Intel HD Graphics P4000 |
Winner: Intel Xeon E3-1245 V2 — driven by Boost Clock (3.4 GHz), L3 Cache (16 MB), Base Clock (3.4 GHz)
Intel Core i5-3550
0
performance points
Intel Xeon E3-1245 V2
6
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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