Xeon E3-1245 v2 vs i7-4770

Aggregate performance score

Core i7-4770
2013
4 cores / 8 threads, 84 Watt
4.45
+12.1%
Xeon E3-1245 v2
2012
4 cores / 8 threads, 77 Watt
3.97

Core i7-4770 outperforms Xeon E3-1245 v2 by a moderate 12% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-4770 and Xeon E3-1245 v2 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking13171421
Place by popularity76not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.441.29
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
Power efficiency5.014.88
Architecture codenameHaswell (2013−2015)Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
Release date2 June 2013 (11 years ago)14 May 2012 (12 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$500$462

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Xeon E3-1245 v2 has 193% better value for money than i7-4770.

Detailed specifications

Core i7-4770 and Xeon E3-1245 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 cores4 (Quad-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads88
Base clock speed3.4 GHz3.4 GHz
Boost clock speed3.9 GHz3.8 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)256 KB (per core)
L3 cache8192 KB (shared)8 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm22 nm
Die size177 mm2160 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,400 million1,400 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-4770 and Xeon E3-1245 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)84 Watt77 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-4770 and Xeon E3-1245 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++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Accessno data+
SIPP+-
Demand Based Switchingno data+
FDI++
Fast Memory Accessno data+

Security technologies

Core i7-4770 and Xeon E3-1245 v2 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-4770 and Xeon E3-1245 v2 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-4770 and Xeon E3-1245 v2. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3
Maximum memory size32 GB32.77 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 4600Intel HD P4000
Max video memory2 GBno data
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.2 GHz1.25 GHz
InTru 3D++

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-4770 and Xeon E3-1245 v2 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported33
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
DVI+no data
VGA+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-4770 and Xeon E3-1245 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 i7-4770 and Xeon E3-1245 v2 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX11.2/12no data
OpenGL4.3no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-4770 and Xeon E3-1245 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.

i7-4770 4.45
+12.1%
Xeon E3-1245 v2 3.97

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.

i7-4770 7064
+12%
Xeon E3-1245 v2 6308

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.

i7-4770 1208
+81.1%
Xeon E3-1245 v2 667

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.

i7-4770 3815
+68.1%
Xeon E3-1245 v2 2269

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 4.45 3.97
Recency 2 June 2013 14 May 2012
Power consumption (TDP) 84 Watt 77 Watt

i7-4770 has a 12.1% higher aggregate performance score, and an age advantage of 1 year.

Xeon E3-1245 v2, on the other hand, has 9.1% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-4770 is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon E3-1245 v2 in performance tests.

Note that Core i7-4770 is a desktop processor while Xeon E3-1245 v2 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-4770 and Xeon E3-1245 v2, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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