Xeon w3-2435 vs Core i7-3667U

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-3667U
2012
2 cores / 4 threads, 17 Watt
1.56
Xeon w3-2435
2023
8 cores / 16 threads, 165 Watt
17.01
+990%

Xeon w3-2435 outperforms i7-3667U by a whopping 990% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-3667U and Xeon w3-2435 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking2028347
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopServer
SeriesIntel Core i7no data
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge (2012−2013)Sapphire Rapids
Release date3 June 2012 (12 years ago)1 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$346no data
Current price$886 (2.6x MSRP)no data

Detailed specifications

Core i7-3667U and Xeon w3-2435 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)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads416
Base clock speed2 GHz3.1 GHz
Boost clock speed3.2 GHz4.5 GHz
L1 cache64K (per core)80K (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache4 MB (shared)22.5 MB
Chip lithography22 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size118 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature105 °C70 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data70 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplierNoNo

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-3667U and Xeon w3-2435 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
SocketFCBGA1023FCLGA4677
Power consumption (TDP)17 Watt165 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-3667U and Xeon w3-2435. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® AVXIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® AMX, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI++
AVX++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology+2.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSXno data+
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+no data
Flex Memory Access+no data
Demand Based Switching-no data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
FDI+no data
Fast Memory Access+no data
StatusDiscontinuedLaunched

Security technologies

Core i7-3667U and Xeon w3-2435 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key+no data
Identity Protection+no data
SGXno data-
OS Guardno data+
Anti-Theft+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-3667U and Xeon w3-2435 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-3667U and Xeon w3-2435. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR5-4400
Maximum memory size32 GB2 TB
Max memory channels24
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/sno data
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 4000no 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 i7-3667U and Xeon w3-2435 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+no data
HDMI+no data
SDVO+no data
CRT+no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-3667U and Xeon w3-2435.

PCIe version2.05.0
PCI Express lanes1664

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.

i7-3667U 1.56
Xeon w3-2435 17.01
+990%

Xeon w3-2435 outperforms Core i7-3667U by 990% 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%

i7-3667U 2410
Xeon w3-2435 26306
+992%

Xeon w3-2435 outperforms Core i7-3667U by 992% 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%

i7-3667U 470
Xeon w3-2435 1791
+281%

Xeon w3-2435 outperforms Core i7-3667U by 281% 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%

i7-3667U 966
Xeon w3-2435 9640
+898%

Xeon w3-2435 outperforms Core i7-3667U by 898% in GeekBench 5 Multi-Core.

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.56 17.01
Recency 3 June 2012 1 January 2023
Physical cores 2 8
Threads 4 16
Power consumption (TDP) 17 Watt 165 Watt

The Xeon w3-2435 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-3667U in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i7-3667U is a notebook processor while Xeon w3-2435 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-3667U and Xeon w3-2435, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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