Xeon X3480 vs i7-3770T

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-3770T
2012
4 cores / 8 threads, 45 Watt
3.43
+66.5%
Xeon X3480
2010
4 cores / 8 threads, 95 Watt
2.06

Core i7-3770T outperforms Xeon X3480 by an impressive 67% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-3770T and Xeon X3480 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking15471890
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.38no data
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
Power efficiency7.212.05
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge (2012−2013)no data
Release date29 April 2012 (12 years ago)1 April 2010 (14 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$330no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-3770T and Xeon X3480 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)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads88
Base clock speed2.5 GHz3.06 GHz
Boost clock speed3.7 GHz3.73 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/sno data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)no data
L2 cache256 KB (per core)no data
L3 cache8192 KB (shared)8 MB Intel® Smart Cache
Chip lithography22 nm45 nm
Die size160 mm2no data
Maximum core temperatureno data73 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)70 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,400 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-3770T and Xeon X3480 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
SocketFCLGA1155FCLGA1156,LGA1156
Power consumption (TDP)45 Watt95 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-3770T and Xeon X3480. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVXIntel® SSE4.2
AES-NI+-
AVX+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.01.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring+-
Demand Based Switchingno data+
PAEno data36 Bit
FDI+no data

Security technologies

Core i7-3770T and Xeon X3480 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-3770T and Xeon X3480 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-3770T and Xeon X3480. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3-800, DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333
Maximum memory size32 GB32 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s21 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 4000no data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.15 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-3770T and Xeon X3480 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-3770T and Xeon X3480.

PCIe version3.02.0
PCI Express lanesno data16

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.

i7-3770T 3.43
+66.5%
Xeon X3480 2.06

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.

i7-3770T 5444
+66.3%
Xeon X3480 3273

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.43 2.06
Recency 29 April 2012 1 April 2010
Chip lithography 22 nm 45 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 95 Watt

i7-3770T has a 66.5% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 2 years, a 104.5% more advanced lithography process, and 111.1% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-3770T is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon X3480 in performance tests.

Note that Core i7-3770T is a desktop processor while Xeon X3480 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-3770T and Xeon X3480, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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