Core i7-12800H vs Xeon E3-1240 v5

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon E3-1240 v5
2015
4 cores / 8 threads, 80 Watt
5.33
Core i7-12800H
2022
14 cores / 20 threads, 45 Watt
16.09
+202%

Core i7-12800H outperforms Xeon E3-1240 v5 by a whopping 202% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon E3-1240 v5 and Core i7-12800H processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking1107385
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation2.09no data
Market segmentServerLaptop
SeriesIntel Xeon E3Intel Alder Lake-P
Architecture codenameSkylake (2015−2016)Alder Lake-H (2022)
Release date19 October 2015 (8 years ago)January 2022 (2 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$282no data
Current price$349 (1.2x MSRP)no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Xeon E3-1240 v5 and Core i7-12800H 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)14 (Tetradeca-Core)
Threads820
Base clock speed3.5 GHz2.4 GHz
Boost clock speed3.9 GHz4.8 GHz
Bus support4 × 8 GT/sno data
L1 cache256 KB80K (per core)
L2 cache1 MB1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache8 MB24 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size122 mm2217 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplierNoNo

Compatibility

Information on Xeon E3-1240 v5 and Core i7-12800H 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
SocketFCLGA1151,FCLGA2011FCBGA1744
Power consumption (TDP)80 Watt45 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon E3-1240 v5 and Core i7-12800H. 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+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX++
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Accessno data+
SIPPno data+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
StatusDiscontinuedLaunched

Security technologies

Xeon E3-1240 v5 and Core i7-12800H technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key++
MPX+no data
SGXYes with both Intel® SPS and Intel® MEno data
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon E3-1240 v5 and Core i7-12800H are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon E3-1240 v5 and Core i7-12800H. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR3L-1333, DDR3L-1600DDR4, DDR5
Maximum memory size64 GB64 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth34.1 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel® Iris® Xe Graphics eligible
Quick Sync Video-+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.4 GHz
Execution Unitsno data96

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Xeon E3-1240 v5 and Core i7-12800H integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data4

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Xeon E3-1240 v5 and Core i7-12800H integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4N/A4096 x 2304 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over eDPN/A4096 x 2304 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortN/A7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over VGAN/Ano data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Xeon E3-1240 v5 and Core i7-12800H integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXN/A12.1
OpenGLN/A4.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon E3-1240 v5 and Core i7-12800H.

PCIe version3.04.0
PCI Express lanes1628

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.

Xeon E3-1240 v5 5.33
i7-12800H 16.09
+202%

Core i7-12800H outperforms Xeon E3-1240 v5 by 202% based on our aggregate benchmark results.


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.

Benchmark coverage: 68%

Xeon E3-1240 v5 8251
i7-12800H 24893
+202%

Core i7-12800H outperforms Xeon E3-1240 v5 by 202% in Passmark.

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 5.33 16.09
Physical cores 4 14
Threads 8 20
Power consumption (TDP) 80 Watt 45 Watt

The Core i7-12800H is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon E3-1240 v5 in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon E3-1240 v5 is a server/workstation processor while Core i7-12800H is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon E3-1240 v5 and Core i7-12800H, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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