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Intel Xeon E7220

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Differences What are the advantages of each

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Reasons to consider the
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Much more l2 cache 8 MB vs 0.5 MB 16x more l2 cache; more data can be stored in the l2 cache for quick access later
Supports more CPUs in SMP configuration 32 vs 1 31 supports more CPUs in SMP configuration
Much more l2 cache per core 4 MB/core vs 0.25 MB/core 16x more l2 cache per core
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Much newer manufacturing process 22 nm vs 65 nm A newer manufacturing process allows for a more powerful, yet cooler running processor
Has a built-in GPU Yes vs No Somewhat common; A separate graphics adapter is not required
Higher clock speed 3.3 GHz vs 2.93 GHz Around 15% higher clock speed
Significantly lower typical power consumption 44.69W vs 65W More than 30% lower typical power consumption
Newer Sep, 2012 vs Sep, 2007 Release date over 5 years later
Better overclocked clock speed (Air) 3.43 GHz vs 2.93 GHz More than 15% better overclocked clock speed (Air)
More threads 4 vs 2 Twice as many threads
Significantly lower annual commercial energy cost 48.18 $/year vs 70.08 $/year More than 30% lower annual commercial energy cost
Significantly lower annual home energy cost 13.25 $/year vs 19.27 $/year More than 30% lower annual home energy cost
Better overclocked clock speed (Water) 3.46 GHz vs 2.93 GHz Around 20% better overclocked clock speed (Water)

Features Key features of the Xeon E7220  vs Core i3 3220 

clock speed

Xeon E7220
2.93 GHz
Core i3 3220
3.3 GHz

L2 cache

Xeon E7220
8 MB
Core i3 3220
0.5 MB

overclocked clock speed (air)

Xeon E7220
2.93 GHz
Core i3 3220
3.43 GHz

overclocked clock speed (water)

Xeon E7220
2.93 GHz
Core i3 3220
3.46 GHz

TDP

Xeon E7220
80W
Core i3 3220
55W

Specifications Full list of technical specs

summary

 Xeon E7220  vs
Core i3 3220 
Clock speed 2.93 GHz 3.3 GHz
Cores Dual core Dual core
Socket type
604
LGA 1155

features
Has a NX bit Yes Yes
Supports trusted computing No No
Has virtualization support Yes Yes
Instruction set extensions
SSE2
MMX
SSE4
AVX
SSE3
SSE
SSE4.1
SSE4.2
Supplemental SSE3
AES
Supports dynamic frequency scaling Yes Yes

power consumption
TDP 80W 55W
Annual home energy cost 19.27 $/year 13.25 $/year
Annual commercial energy cost 70.08 $/year 48.18 $/year
Typical power consumption 65W 44.69W

details

 Xeon E7220  vs
Core i3 3220 
Architecture x86-64 x86-64
Threads 2 4
L2 cache 8 MB 0.5 MB
L2 cache per core 4 MB/core 0.25 MB/core
Manufacture process 65 nm 22 nm
Max CPUs 32 1
Clock multiplier 11 33
Operating temperature Unknown - 64°C Unknown - 65.3°C

overclocking
Overclocked clock speed 2.93 GHz 3.43 GHz
Overclocked clock speed (Water) 2.93 GHz 3.46 GHz
Overclocked clock speed (Air) 2.93 GHz 3.43 GHz

integrated graphics
GPU None GPU
Label N/A Intel® HD Graphics 2500
Number of displays supported N/A 3
GPU clock speed N/A 650 MHz
Turbo clock speed N/A 1,050 MHz

bus
Architecture FSB DMI
Number of links 1 1
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