Xeon W-1390P vs i7-3770K

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-3770K
2012
4 cores / 8 threads, 77 Watt
4.22
Xeon W-1390P
2021
8 cores / 16 threads, 125 Watt
16.49
+291%

Xeon W-1390P outperforms Core i7-3770K by a whopping 291% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-3770K and Xeon W-1390P processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1394415
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.6664.80
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
SeriesIntel Core i7 (Desktop)no data
Power efficiency5.0012.03
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge (2012−2013)Rocket Lake-S (2021)
Release date29 April 2012 (12 years ago)6 May 2021 (3 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$294$539

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Xeon W-1390P has 9718% better value for money than i7-3770K.

Detailed specifications

Core i7-3770K and Xeon W-1390P 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 cores4 (Quad-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads816
Base clock speed3.5 GHz3.5 GHz
Boost clock speed3.9 GHz5.2 GHz
Bus typeDMIno data
Bus rate5 GT/s8 GT/s
Multiplier35no data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB512 KB (per core)
L3 cache8 MB (shared)16 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm14 nm
Die size160 mm2276 mm2
Maximum core temperature67 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)67 °Cno data
Number of transistors0 Millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-3770K and Xeon W-1390P 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
SocketFCLGA1155FCLGA1200
Power consumption (TDP)77 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-3770K and Xeon W-1390P. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVXIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI++
AVX++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX-+
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
FDI+no data
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Core i7-3770K and Xeon W-1390P technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-3770K and Xeon W-1390P are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-3770K and Xeon W-1390P. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size32 GB128 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s50 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
Compare
Intel HD Graphics 4000Intel UHD Graphics P750
Max video memoryno data64 GB
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Videono data+
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.15 GHz1.3 GHz
Execution Unitsno data32
InTru 3D++

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-3770K and Xeon W-1390P integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported33

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-3770K and Xeon W-1390P integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution supportno data+
Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096x2160@60Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data5120 x 3200 @60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data5120 x 3200 @60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-3770K and Xeon W-1390P integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12.1
OpenGLno data4.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-3770K and Xeon W-1390P.

PCIe version3.04.0
PCI Express lanes1620

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.

i7-3770K 4.22
Xeon W-1390P 16.49
+291%

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.

i7-3770K 6465
Xeon W-1390P 25240
+290%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 4.22 16.49
Integrated graphics card 1.18 4.56
Recency 29 April 2012 6 May 2021
Physical cores 4 8
Threads 8 16
Chip lithography 22 nm 14 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 77 Watt 125 Watt

i7-3770K has 62.3% lower power consumption.

Xeon W-1390P, on the other hand, has a 290.8% higher aggregate performance score, 286.4% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 9 years, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, and a 57.1% more advanced lithography process.

The Xeon W-1390P is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-3770K in performance tests.

Note that Core i7-3770K is a desktop processor while Xeon W-1390P is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-3770K and Xeon W-1390P, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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