Xeon E3-1220L v2 vs Core i3-4170

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Aggregate performance score

Core i3-4170
2 cores / 4 threads, 54 Watt
2.34
+61.4%

Core i3-4170 outperforms Xeon E3-1220L v2 by an impressive 61% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-4170 and Xeon E3-1220L v2 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking17112088
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation2.294.75
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
Architecture codenameno dataIvy Bridge (2012−2013)
Release dateno data14 May 2012 (12 years ago)
Current price$72 $41

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Xeon E3-1220L v2 has 107% better value for money than i3-4170.

Detailed specifications

Core i3-4170 and Xeon E3-1220L v2 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores2 (Dual-core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads44
Base clock speed3.7 GHz2.3 GHz
Boost clock speedno data3.5 GHz
L1 cacheno data64 KB (per core)
L2 cacheno data256 KB (per core)
L3 cache3 MB8 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm22 nm
Maximum core temperature72 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplierNoNo

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-4170 and Xeon E3-1220L v2 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCLGA1150FCLGA1155
Power consumption (TDP)54 Watt17 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-4170 and Xeon E3-1220L v2. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX
AES-NI++
AVXno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology-2.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX--
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Accessno data+
SIPP-no data
Demand Based Switchingno data+
Fast Memory Accessno data+
StatusDiscontinuedDiscontinued

Security technologies

Core i3-4170 and Xeon E3-1220L v2 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-+
EDB++
Secure Key+no data
Identity Protectionno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-4170 and Xeon E3-1220L v2 are enumerated here.

VT-d-+
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-4170 and Xeon E3-1220L v2. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3-1333, DDR3-1600, DDR3L-1333, DDR3L-1600DDR3
Maximum memory size32 GB32.23 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s25.6 GB/s
ECC memory support++

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 4400no data
Max video memory2 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.15 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-4170 and Xeon E3-1220L v2 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+no data
HDMI+no data
DVI+no data
VGA+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i3-4170 and Xeon E3-1220L v2 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@24Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP3840x2160@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort3840x2160@60Hzno data
Max resolution over VGA1920x1200@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i3-4170 and Xeon E3-1220L v2 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX11.1/12no data
OpenGL4.3no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-4170 and Xeon E3-1220L v2.

PCIe versionUp to 3.03.0
PCI Express lanes16no data

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i3-4170 2.34
+61.4%
Xeon E3-1220L v2 1.45

Core i3-4170 outperforms Xeon E3-1220L v2 by 61% based on our aggregate benchmark results.


Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Benchmark coverage: 68%

i3-4170 3626
+61.3%
Xeon E3-1220L v2 2248

Core i3-4170 outperforms Xeon E3-1220L v2 by 61% in Passmark.

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

Benchmark coverage: 42%

i3-4170 1100
+126%
Xeon E3-1220L v2 487

Core i3-4170 outperforms Xeon E3-1220L v2 by 126% in GeekBench 5 Single-Core.

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

Benchmark coverage: 42%

i3-4170 2127
+116%
Xeon E3-1220L v2 986

Core i3-4170 outperforms Xeon E3-1220L v2 by 116% in GeekBench 5 Multi-Core.

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.34 1.45
Power consumption (TDP) 54 Watt 17 Watt

The Core i3-4170 is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon E3-1220L v2 in performance tests.

Note that Core i3-4170 is a desktop processor while Xeon E3-1220L v2 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i3-4170 and Xeon E3-1220L v2, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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