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Intel Xeon E7220

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Much more l2 cache 8 MB vs 1 MB 8x 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 0.5 MB/core 8x 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
Much lower typical power consumption 28.44W vs 65W 2.3x lower typical power consumption
Much higher Maximum operating temperature 105 °C vs 64 °C Around 65% higher Maximum operating temperature
Supports trusted computing Yes vs No Somewhat common; Allows for safer, more reliable computing
Newer Jun, 2012 vs Sep, 2007 Release date over 4 years later
More threads 4 vs 2 Twice as many threads
Better overclocked clock speed (Air) 3.31 GHz vs 2.93 GHz Around 15% better overclocked clock speed (Air)
Much lower annual home energy cost 8.43 $/year vs 19.27 $/year 2.3x lower annual home energy cost
Much lower annual commercial energy cost 30.66 $/year vs 70.08 $/year 2.3x lower annual commercial energy cost

Features Key features of the Xeon E7220  vs Core i7 3520M 

clock speed

Xeon E7220
2.93 GHz
Core i7 3520M
2.9 GHz

L2 cache

Xeon E7220
8 MB
Core i7 3520M
1 MB

overclocked clock speed (air)

Xeon E7220
2.93 GHz
Core i7 3520M
3.31 GHz

overclocked clock speed (water)

Xeon E7220
2.93 GHz
Core i7 3520M
2.9 GHz

TDP

Xeon E7220
80W
Core i7 3520M
35W

Specifications Full list of technical specs

summary

 Xeon E7220  vs
Core i7 3520M 
Clock speed 2.93 GHz 2.9 GHz
Cores Dual core Dual core
Socket type
604
rPGA 988B

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

power consumption
TDP 80W 35W
Annual home energy cost 19.27 $/year 8.43 $/year
Annual commercial energy cost 70.08 $/year 30.66 $/year
Typical power consumption 65W 28.44W

details

 Xeon E7220  vs
Core i7 3520M 
Architecture x86-64 x86-64
Threads 2 4
L2 cache 8 MB 1 MB
L2 cache per core 4 MB/core 0.5 MB/core
Manufacture process 65 nm 22 nm
Max CPUs 32 1
Clock multiplier 11 29
Operating temperature Unknown - 64°C Unknown - 105°C

overclocking
Overclocked clock speed 2.93 GHz 3.31 GHz
Overclocked clock speed (Water) 2.93 GHz 2.9 GHz
Overclocked clock speed (Air) 2.93 GHz 3.31 GHz

integrated graphics
GPU None GPU
Label N/A Intel® HD Graphics 4000
Latest DirectX N/A 10.x
Number of displays supported N/A 3
GPU clock speed N/A 650 MHz
Turbo clock speed N/A 1,250 MHz
3DMark06 N/A 5,344.5

bus
Architecture FSB DMI
Number of links 1 1
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