Xeon E3-1241 v3 vs i7-4950HQ

Aggregate performance score

Core i7-4950HQ
2013
4 cores / 8 threads, 47 Watt
4.15
Xeon E3-1241 v3
2014
4 cores / 8 threads, 80 Watt
4.50
+8.4%

Xeon E3-1241 v3 outperforms Core i7-4950HQ by a small 8% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-4950HQ and Xeon E3-1241 v3 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking13851310
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data2.85
Market segmentLaptopServer
SeriesIntel Core i7no data
Power efficiency8.365.32
Architecture codenameCrystalwell (2013−2014)Haswell-WS (2013−2014)
Release date7 June 2013 (11 years ago)11 May 2014 (10 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$657$273

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-4950HQ and Xeon E3-1241 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 cores4 (Quad-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads88
Base clock speed2.4 GHz3.5 GHz
Boost clock speed3.6 GHz3.9 GHz
Bus typeDMI 2.0no data
Bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Multiplier24no data
L1 cache64K (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)256K (per core)
L3 cache8 MB (shared)8 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm22 nm
Die size264 mm2160 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)100 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,400 million1,400 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-4950HQ and Xeon E3-1241 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 configuration11
SocketFCBGA1364FCLGA1150
Power consumption (TDP)47 Watt80 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-4950HQ and Xeon E3-1241 v3. 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® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX++
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Accessno data+
SIPP-+
FDI+no data
Fast Memory Accessno data+

Security technologies

Core i7-4950HQ and Xeon E3-1241 v3 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key++
Identity Protection++
OS Guardno data+
Anti-Theft++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-4950HQ and Xeon E3-1241 v3 are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-4950HQ and Xeon E3-1241 v3. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3L-1333, DDR3L-1600
Maximum memory size32 GB32 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 Iris Pro Graphics 5200no data
Max video memory2 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.3 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-4950HQ and Xeon E3-1241 v3 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
VGA+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-4950HQ and Xeon E3-1241 v3 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.43840x2160@30Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort3840x2160@60Hzno data
Max resolution over VGA2880x1800@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-4950HQ and Xeon E3-1241 v3 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

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

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-4950HQ and Xeon E3-1241 v3.

PCIe version33.0
PCI Express lanes1616

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 4.15 4.50
Recency 7 June 2013 11 May 2014
Power consumption (TDP) 47 Watt 80 Watt

i7-4950HQ has 70.2% lower power consumption.

Xeon E3-1241 v3, on the other hand, has a 8.4% higher aggregate performance score, and an age advantage of 11 months.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core i7-4950HQ and Xeon E3-1241 v3.

Be aware that Core i7-4950HQ is a notebook processor while Xeon E3-1241 v3 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-4950HQ and Xeon E3-1241 v3, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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