Xeon E7-8867 v3 vs i7-10700

Aggregate performance score

Core i7-10700
2020
8 cores / 16 threads, 65 Watt
10.31
Xeon E7-8867 v3
2015
16 cores / 32 threads, 165 Watt
23.24
+125%

Xeon E7-8867 v3 outperforms Core i7-10700 by a whopping 125% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-10700 and Xeon E7-8867 v3 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking748220
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation13.96no data
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
Power efficiency15.0113.33
Architecture codenameComet Lake (2020)Haswell-EX (2015)
Release date30 April 2020 (4 years ago)1 June 2015 (9 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$340no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-10700 and Xeon E7-8867 v3 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 cores8 (Octa-Core)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threads1632
Base clock speed2.9 GHz2.5 GHz
Boost clock speed4.8 GHz3.3 GHz
Bus rate8 GT/s9.6 GT/s
L1 cache64K (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)256K (per core)
L3 cache16 MB (shared)45 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm22 nm
Die sizeno data160 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C79 °C
Number of transistorsno data1,400 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-10700 and Xeon E7-8867 v3 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 configuration18
SocketFCLGA1200FCLGA2011
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt165 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-10700 and Xeon E7-8867 v3. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX-+
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
SIPP+-
PAEno data46 Bit
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data

Security technologies

Core i7-10700 and Xeon E7-8867 v3 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key++
Identity Protection+-
SGXYes with Intel® MEno data
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-10700 and Xeon E7-8867 v3 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-10700 and Xeon E7-8867 v3. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR4-1333/1600/1866, DDR3-1066/1333/1600
Maximum memory size128 GB1.5 TB
Max memory channels24
Maximum memory bandwidth45.8 GB/s85 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics 630no data
Max video memory64 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.2 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-10700 and Xeon E7-8867 v3 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-10700 and Xeon E7-8867 v3 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2160@30Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP4096 x 2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096 x 2304@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-10700 and Xeon E7-8867 v3 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-10700 and Xeon E7-8867 v3.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanes1632

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.

i7-10700 10.31
Xeon E7-8867 v3 23.24
+125%

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.

i7-10700 16381
Xeon E7-8867 v3 36908
+125%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 10.31 23.24
Recency 30 April 2020 1 June 2015
Physical cores 8 16
Threads 16 32
Chip lithography 14 nm 22 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 165 Watt

i7-10700 has an age advantage of 4 years, a 57.1% more advanced lithography process, and 153.8% lower power consumption.

Xeon E7-8867 v3, on the other hand, has a 125.4% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

The Xeon E7-8867 v3 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-10700 in performance tests.

Note that Core i7-10700 is a desktop processor while Xeon E7-8867 v3 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-10700 and Xeon E7-8867 v3, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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