Xeon E3-1271 v3 vs i9-7960X

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Aggregate performance score

Core i9-7960X
2017
16 cores / 32 threads, 165 Watt
18.17
+284%
Xeon E3-1271 v3
2014
4 cores / 8 threads, 80 Watt
4.73

Core i9-7960X outperforms Xeon E3-1271 v3 by a whopping 284% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-7960X and Xeon E3-1271 v3 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking3341269
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation3.27no data
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
SeriesIntel Core i9no data
Power efficiency10.415.59
Architecture codenameSkylake (server) (2017−2018)no data
Release date1 September 2017 (7 years ago)1 April 2014 (10 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,699no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i9-7960X and Xeon E3-1271 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 cores16 (Hexadeca-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads328
Base clock speed2.8 GHz3.6 GHz
Boost clock speed4.4 GHz4 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/s5 GT/s
L1 cache64 KB (per core)no data
L2 cache1 MB (per core)no data
L3 cache22 MB (shared)8 MB Intel® Smart Cache
Chip lithography14 nm22 nm
Die size484 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature98 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+-
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-7960X and Xeon E3-1271 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketFCLGA2066FCLGA1150
Power consumption (TDP)165 Watt80 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-7960X and Xeon E3-1271 v3. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX++
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring-+
Flex Memory Accessno data+
SIPP-+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data
Fast Memory Accessno data+

Security technologies

Core i9-7960X and Xeon E3-1271 v3 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+
EDB++
Secure Keyno data+
Identity Protection-+
OS Guardno data+
Anti-Theftno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-7960X and Xeon E3-1271 v3 are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPTno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i9-7960X and Xeon E3-1271 v3. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2666DDR3L-1333, DDR3L-1600
Maximum memory size128 GB32 GB
Max memory channels42
Maximum memory bandwidth85.33 GB/s25.6 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/Ano data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-7960X and Xeon E3-1271 v3.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanes4416

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.

i9-7960X 18.17
+284%
Xeon E3-1271 v3 4.73

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.

i9-7960X 28867
+284%
Xeon E3-1271 v3 7510

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.

i9-7960X 1307
+9.9%
Xeon E3-1271 v3 1189

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.

i9-7960X 10286
+168%
Xeon E3-1271 v3 3834

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 18.17 4.73
Recency 1 September 2017 1 April 2014
Physical cores 16 4
Threads 32 8
Chip lithography 14 nm 22 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 165 Watt 80 Watt

i9-7960X has a 284.1% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 3 years, 300% more physical cores and 300% more threads, and a 57.1% more advanced lithography process.

Xeon E3-1271 v3, on the other hand, has 106.3% lower power consumption.

The Core i9-7960X is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon E3-1271 v3 in performance tests.

Note that Core i9-7960X is a desktop processor while Xeon E3-1271 v3 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i9-7960X and Xeon E3-1271 v3, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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