Intel Core i5-1340P vs Intel Xeon E5-4669 v3 Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data presents a surprisingly one-sided picture. The Intel Core i5-1340P wins all six recorded Cinebench comparisons, covering both single-core and multi-core workloads across three different benchmark versions. This is notable because the two processors occupy entirely different market segments: the Xeon E5-4669 v3 is a server/workstation part with 18 cores and 36 threads, while the Core i5-1340P is a mobile processor with 12 cores and 16 threads. Yet in every recorded test, the mobile chip finishes ahead.

The magnitude of the Core i5-1340P's advantage is remarkably consistent. Across R15, R20, and R23, the delta remains between 5.7% and 5.8% in favor of the Core i5. This uniformity suggests a fundamental architectural advantage rather than workload-specific behavior. The single-core results are particularly telling: the Core i5-1340P scores 223 in R15 single-core versus 210 for the Xeon, a 5.8% lead. In R23 single-core, the margin is 2218 versus 2091, again 5.7%. This consistent edge in single-threaded performance indicates the newer Raptor Lake architecture executes instructions more efficiently per clock than the older Haswell design.

Multi-core results follow the same pattern. The Core i5-1340P achieves 1584 in R15 multi-core against 1493 for the Xeon, and 15716 in R23 multi-core versus 14815. The Xeon's advantage in core count and thread count does not translate into a win in these tests. The recorded data shows that the Core i5-1340P's higher boost clock of 4.60 GHz, combined with its more modern architecture, overcomes the Xeon's additional six cores and twenty additional threads.

In terms of overall standing, the two processors are statistically adjacent. The Xeon E5-4669 v3 holds a percentile rank of 58 among all CPUs, and the Core i5-1340P also sits at percentile 58. Their average benchmark scores differ: 4285 for the Xeon and 4545 for the Core i5, a gap of roughly 6%. The nearest rivals for the Xeon include the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G at 4296 (0.3% faster), the Intel Core i7-7820X at 4321 (0.8% faster), and the Intel Core i7-1265U at 4248 (0.9% slower). The Core i5-1340P's nearest rival is the Intel Core i7-10700KF at 4547, which effectively matches its score, along with the Intel Xeon E-2356G at 4548 (0.1% faster) and the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2748 at 4532 (0.3% slower).

Architecture Differences

The architectural gap between these two parts is substantial and explains the benchmark outcomes. The Xeon E5-4669 v3 uses the Haswell-EP architecture on a 22 nm process node, released in 2015. It features 18 cores and 36 threads, with a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 2.90 GHz. The Core i5-1340P uses Raptor Lake-P architecture on a 10 nm process node, released in 2023. It has 12 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 1.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The Core i5 operates under a thermal design power of 28 watts, while the Xeon draws 135 watts.

Cache configurations differ markedly. The Xeon provides 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 256 KB of L2 per core, and 45 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core i5 provides 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3. The Xeon's larger L3 cache reflects its server heritage, but the Core i5's larger per-core L2 cache supports its higher single-thread performance.

Memory support also diverges. The Xeon uses DDR4 memory with a quad-channel memory bus and a recorded memory bandwidth of 68.3 GB/s. The Core i5 supports both DDR4 and DDR5, uses a dual-channel memory bus, and has no recorded memory bandwidth figure. ECC memory is supported on the Xeon but not on the Core i5. PCIe connectivity differs as well: the Xeon provides Gen 3 with 40 lanes, while the Core i5 provides Gen 4 with 20 lanes.

The Core i5 includes integrated Iris Xe Graphics with 80 execution units, while the Xeon has no integrated graphics. The socket types are incompatible: the Xeon uses Intel Socket 2011-3, and the Core i5 uses Intel BGA 1744. The Xeon's die size is 662 mm², while no die size is recorded for the Core i5. The production status also differs: the Xeon is end-of-life, while the Core i5 is active.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins in multi-core Cinebench R23?

A: The Intel Core i5-1340P wins with a score of 15716 against 14815 for the Intel Xeon E5-4669 v3, a margin of 5.7%.

Q: How does the single-core performance compare between the two?

A: The Core i5-1340P leads in all three single-core tests. In Cinebench R23 single-core, it scores 2218 versus 2091 for the Xeon, a 5.7% advantage.

Q: What is the core and thread count difference?

A: The Xeon E5-4669 v3 has 18 cores and 36 threads, while the Core i5-1340P has 12 cores and 16 threads. The Xeon has six more cores and twenty more threads.

Q: Are there any tests where the Xeon wins?

A: No. The recorded head-to-head benchmarks show the Core i5-1340P winning all six tests. The Xeon has zero wins in the database.

Q: What is the process node difference?

A: The Xeon E5-4669 v3 is built on a 22 nm process, while the Core i5-1340P uses a 10 nm process. The newer node contributes to the Core i5's efficiency and higher clock speeds.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No. The Xeon E5-4669 v3 supports ECC memory, while the Core i5-1340P does not.

Specification Differences

The following specifications differ between the two processors:

• Cores: 18 (Xeon) versus 12 (Core i5)
• Threads: 36 versus 16
• Base clock: 2.10 GHz versus 1.90 GHz
• Boost clock: 2.90 GHz versus 4.60 GHz
• TDP: 135 W versus 28 W
• Socket: Intel Socket 2011-3 versus Intel BGA 1744
• Architecture: Haswell-EP versus Raptor Lake-P
• Process node: 22 nm versus 10 nm
• Die size: 662 mm² versus not recorded
• L1 cache: 64 KB per core versus 80 KB per core
• L2 cache: 256 KB per core versus 2 MB per core
• L3 cache: 45 MB shared versus 12 MB shared
• Memory support: DDR4 versus DDR4 and DDR5
• Memory bus: Quad-channel versus dual-channel
• Memory bandwidth: 68.3 GB/s versus not recorded
• ECC memory: Supported versus not supported
• PCIe: Gen 3, 40 lanes versus Gen 4, 20 lanes
• Integrated graphics: None versus Iris Xe Graphics 80EU
• Market segment: Server/Workstation versus Mobile
• Production status: End-of-life versus Active
• Release date: 2015-05-31 versus 2023-01-03
• Launch MSRP: $7007 versus $353
• Part number: SR22M QH9B versus SRMJ7

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded head-to-head data shows a clean sweep for the Intel Core i5-1340P across all six Cinebench tests. The largest absolute margin appears in Cinebench R23 multi-core, where the Core i5 scores 15716 against the Xeon's 14815, a difference of 901 points. This test represents the most demanding workload in the set, and the Core i5 still outperforms a processor with 50% more cores and more than double the threads.

In Cinebench R20 multi-core, the Core i5 scores 6600 versus 6222 for the Xeon, a 5.7% advantage. The R15 multi-core test shows 1584 against 1493, also 5.7% ahead. The consistency of this margin across all three multi-core tests suggests that the Core i5's architectural efficiency, higher boost clock, and more capable memory subsystem (with DDR5 support) compensate for its lower core count.

Single-core results follow the same pattern with slightly different margins. In R15 single-core, the Core i5 scores 223 versus 210, a 5.8% lead. R20 single-core shows 931 versus 878, a 5.7% difference. R23 single-core shows 2218 versus 2091, again 5.7%. The single-core advantage is slightly more pronounced in R15, but the overall picture is uniform.

The Xeon's nearest rivals in the database include the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G at 4296 average score, which is 0.3% faster than the Xeon's 4285. The Intel Core i7-7820X sits 0.8% ahead at 4321, while the Intel Core i7-1265U trails by 0.9% at 4248. The Core i5-1340P's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-10700KF at 4547, which effectively matches its average score of 4545, and the Intel Xeon E-2356G at 4548, which is 0.1% faster. The AMD Ryzen Embedded V2748 trails by 0.3% at 4532.

These comparisons place both processors in the same percentile band, but the average benchmark scores tell a different story. The Core i5-1340P's average score of 4545 is 260 points higher than the Xeon's 4285, a difference of approximately 6%. This discrepancy between the percentile ranking and the average score reflects the fact that both sit at percentile 58, but the Core i5's raw scores are consistently higher across all recorded tests. The database indicates that despite the Xeon's server-class specifications, the Core i5-1340P delivers superior performance in every measured Cinebench workload. The Xeon's strengths lie in its ECC memory support, quad-channel bandwidth, and 40 PCIe Gen 3 lanes, which are relevant for server deployments but do not translate into Cinebench wins.