Core i3-3217U vs Xeon 5140

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Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Core i3-3217U is positioned at rank 684 and the Xeon 5140 is on rank 961, so the Core i3-3217U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-3217U

#672

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

957%

#673

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

943%

#674

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

866%

#675

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

862%

#676

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

854%

#678

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

825%

#679

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

791%

#680

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

790%

#681

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

768%

#684

Core i3-3217U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#695

Processor N95

MSRP: $160|Avg: $80

98%

#699

Athlon Silver 3050e

MSRP: $100|Avg: $60

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon 5140

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

33628%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

6349%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

5641%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

4358%

#531

EPYC 7543

MSRP: $10257|Avg: $468

99%

#532

Xeon Platinum 8368Q

MSRP: $7719|Avg: $7719

98%

#533

Xeon Gold 6250

MSRP: $3400|Avg: $2000

98%

#534

Xeon E5-2699 v4

MSRP: $4115|Avg: $400

97%

#535

Xeon W-3245M

MSRP: $5002|Avg: $5002

92%

#961

Xeon 5140

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#963

Xeon E5-2660

MSRP: $1329|Avg: $65

98%

#964

Xeon E5-2667 v3

MSRP: $2057|Avg: $150

98%

#966

Xeon E3110

MSRP: $214|Avg: $158

98%

#969

Xeon L3406

MSRP: $189|Avg: $30

94%

#970

Xeon E5-2687W v2

MSRP: $2112|Avg: $62

94%

#972

Xeon L5430

MSRP: $390|Avg: $380

94%

#973

Xeon E5-2470

MSRP: $1440|Avg: $125

94%

#974

Xeon E5-2670

MSRP: $1552|Avg: $60

93%

#976

Xeon X3470

MSRP: $589|Avg: $16

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Core i3-3217U (2012) utilizes 22 nm technology and DDR3/L/-RS 1333/1600, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i3-3217U	Xeon 5140
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Woodcrest (2006) / 65 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon 5140 (2006) relies on 65 nm technology and DDR2, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i3-3217U	Xeon 5140
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-3217U and Xeon 5140

Core i3-3217U

The Core i3-3217U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 June 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 1.8 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Memory support: DDR3/L/-RS 1333/1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,226 points. Launch price was $225.

Xeon 5140

The Xeon 5140 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in Junho 2006 (19 years ago). It is based on the Woodcrest (2006) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.33 GHz, with boost up to 2.33 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: LGA771. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR2. Passmark benchmark score: 1,235 points. Launch price was $15.

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Processing Power

The Core i3-3217U packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the Xeon 5140's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 1.8 GHz on the Core i3-3217U versus 2.33 GHz on the Xeon 5140 — a 25.7% clock advantage for the Xeon 5140 (base: 1.8 GHz vs 2.33 GHz). The Core i3-3217U uses the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Xeon 5140 uses Woodcrest (2006) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-3217U scores 1,226 against the Xeon 5140's 1,235 — a 0.7% lead for the Xeon 5140. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Core i3-3217U vs 0 kB on the Xeon 5140.

Feature	Core i3-3217U	Xeon 5140
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 2
Boost Clock	1.8 GHz	2.33 GHz+29%
Base Clock	1.8 GHz	2.33 GHz+29%
L3 Cache	3 MB (total)	0 kB
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	4 MB+1500%
Process	22 nm-66%	65 nm
Architecture	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)	Woodcrest (2006)
PassMark	1,226	1,235

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Memory & Platform

The Core i3-3217U uses the BGA1023 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon 5140 uses LGA771 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i3-3217U	Xeon 5140
Socket	BGA1023	LGA771
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+50%	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	1600	—
Max RAM Capacity	32	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	16	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: true (Core i3-3217U) / not specified (Xeon 5140). The Core i3-3217U includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 4000), while the Xeon 5140 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Core i3-3217U rivals AMD A6-4455M.