Product Comparison: Intel Core i3-550 vs Intel Xeon X3430


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General Specifications
Brand
Intel
Intel
Model
Core i3-550
Xeon X3430
Origin
Malaysia
Malaysia
About the Product
The Intel Core i3-550 processor is the base model of Intel's new processor family and can be a great foundation for a fast, powerful PC. This processor supports Intel Graphics Media Accelerator HD, which delivers high-quality HD video and graphics for 3D games, ideal for everyday computing.
The new Intel Xeon X3430 processors, with intelligent performance that increases with demanding applications such as graphics editors and games, are faster than you can imagine.
Package Size
Height
5.5 in.
5.7 in.
Width
5 in.
5.2 in.
Depth
3.25 in.
3.2 in.
Weight
0.97 lbs.
0.9 lbs.

Intel Core i3-550

Intel Xeon X3430

Intel Core i3-550

Intel Xeon X3430

Intel Core i3-550

Intel Xeon X3430

Details
Socket
FCLGA1156
LGA1156
Lithography
32 nm
45 nm
Type of Processors
Desktop
Server
Code Name
Clarkdale
Lynnfield
What customers say about "Details"
Intel Core i3-550 CPU Processor
  • A relatively new 32 nm process technology.
  • 1156 socket is quite productive, a good variant for upgrading your PC.
  • Easy to install, a good choice for the first PC.
  • The best choice if you want to save money and buy a powerful modern processor on the 1156 socket!
  • Intel sockets have a convenient installation, this one was no exception.
Intel Xeon X3430 CPU Processor
  • This socket has excellent performance. Great server CPU!
  • Excellent frequency due to the efficient socket.
  • Happy with the purchase. Works well, installed on the first try.
  • LGA1156 is a very good socket, I recommend it.
  • Outdated socket 1156, there are problems with the selection of the motherboard.
Technical Specifications
CPU Cores
2
4
CPU Threads
4
4
Clock Speed
3.2 GHz
2.4 GHz
Max TDP
73 W
95 W
Max Temperature
72.6 °C
72.7 °C
Data Width
64 bits
64 bits
Virtualization Technology
Yes
Yes
Turbo Clock Speed
2.8 GHz

Intel Core i3-550

Intel Xeon X3430

Intel Core i3-550

Intel Xeon X3430

Intel Core i3-550

Intel Xeon X3430

Intel Core i3-550

Intel Xeon X3430

Intel Core i3-550

Intel Xeon X3430

What customers say about "Technical Specifications"
Intel Core i3-550 CPU Processor
  • It works in overclocking up to 4.2 MHz, under load it heats up to a maximum of 65 degrees.
  • Enough for all modern games. It is capable of work with video cards of the 6950 / 560ti level without overclocking.
  • An excellent solution to build a quiet, cold but quite productive entry-to-mid-level computer.
  • Low power consumption and excellent performance.
  • There is no Intel Turbo Boost technology, this is the main drawback.
Intel Xeon X3430 CPU Processor
  • The presence of Turbo Boost in this processor pleases.
  • The presence of 4 threads and good overclocking potential.
  • An excellent representative of Xeon, productive and cold.
  • With overclocking, it gets very hot.
  • The lithography is old, CPU is hot when overclocked.
Cache And Memory Specifications
L1 Cache Size
128 kB
256 kB
L2 Cache Size
512 kB
1024 kB
L3 Cache Size
4000 kB
8000 kB
Max Memory Size
16.38 GB
32 GB
Memory Types
DDR3
DDR3
Max Memory Channels
2
2
Max Memory Bandwidth
21 GB/s
21 GB/s

Intel Core i3-550

Intel Xeon X3430

Intel Core i3-550

Intel Xeon X3430

What customers say about "Cache And Memory Specifications"
Intel Core i3-550 CPU Processor
  • Integrated video core and good memory performance. Great processor.
  • 3 levels of decent cache size, for games and work, is perfect.
  • I use 16GB of RAM with integrated graphics, it's enough for games.
  • Reduced memory controller, slows down.
  • When trying to install RAM to 8GB from HyperX DDR3 / 1600 MHz, the computer simply did not turn on.
Intel Xeon X3430 CPU Processor
  • I am glad that it supports DDR3 1333!
  • 8 MB cache of 3 levels, in tests it shows the full size.
  • Supports 32GB of RAM, which is more than enough for gaming today.
  • Multi-core and multi-threading at low cost, solid L3 cache, price.
  • Use this CPU at work. It loads everything very quickly. Excellent memory performance.
Graphics Specifications
DirectX* Support
10.1
Graphics Base Frequency
733 MHz
Processor Graphics
Intel HD Graphics for Previous Generation Intel Processors
Supported Technologies
Execute Disable Bit / Virus Protection
Yes
Yes
Turbo Boost / Turbo Core
No
Yes
Enhanced SpeedStep / PowerNow!
Yes
Yes
Hyper-Threading / HyperTransport
Yes
No
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
3 year(s)
3 year(s)
Certifications
CE, FCC
CE, FCC
Other Information
Manufacturer


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