i7-2700K vs Xeon E3-1246 v3

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon E3-1246 v3
2014
4 cores / 8 threads, 84 Watt
4.59
+26.8%
Core i7-2700K
2011
4 cores / 8 threads, 95 Watt
3.62

Xeon E3-1246 v3 outperforms Core i7-2700K by a significant 27% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon E3-1246 v3 and Core i7-2700K processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking13041507
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data0.32
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Seriesno dataCore i7 (Desktop)
Power efficiency5.173.61
Architecture codenameno dataSandy Bridge (2011−2013)
Release date1 April 2014 (10 years ago)24 October 2011 (13 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$514

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Xeon E3-1246 v3 and Core i7-2700K 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 speed3.5 GHz3.5 GHz
Boost clock speed3.9 GHz3.9 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
L1 cacheno data64 KB (per core)
L2 cacheno data256 KB (per core)
L3 cache8 MB Intel® Smart Cache8 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm32 nm
Die sizeno data216 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data73 °C
Number of transistorsno data1,160 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon E3-1246 v3 and Core i7-2700K 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
SocketFCLGA1150LGA1155
Power consumption (TDP)84 Watt95 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon E3-1246 v3 and Core i7-2700K. 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-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
My WiFi-no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX+-
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access++
SIPP+-
FDI++
Fast Memory Access++

Security technologies

Xeon E3-1246 v3 and Core i7-2700K 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 Xeon E3-1246 v3 and Core i7-2700K are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon E3-1246 v3 and Core i7-2700K. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3L-1333, DDR3L-1600DDR3
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 cardno dataIntel HD Graphics 3000
Max video memory1.7 GBno data
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.2 GHz1.35 GHz
Execution Units20no data
InTru 3D++

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Xeon E3-1246 v3 and Core i7-2700K integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported32
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
VGA+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Xeon E3-1246 v3 and Core i7-2700K integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

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

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Xeon E3-1246 v3 and Core i7-2700K integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX11.2no data
OpenGL4.3no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon E3-1246 v3 and Core i7-2700K.

PCIe version3.02.0
PCI Express lanes1616

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 E3-1246 v3 4.59
+26.8%
i7-2700K 3.62

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.

Xeon E3-1246 v3 7284
+26.8%
i7-2700K 5744

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.

Xeon E3-1246 v3 1183
+77.1%
i7-2700K 668

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.

Xeon E3-1246 v3 3652
+60.2%
i7-2700K 2280

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 4.59 3.62
Recency 1 April 2014 24 October 2011
Chip lithography 22 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 84 Watt 95 Watt

Xeon E3-1246 v3 has a 26.8% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 2 years, a 45.5% more advanced lithography process, and 13.1% lower power consumption.

The Xeon E3-1246 v3 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-2700K in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon E3-1246 v3 is a server/workstation processor while Core i7-2700K is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon E3-1246 v3 and Core i7-2700K, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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