i7-2600S vs Xeon E3-1265L v4

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon E3-1265L v4
2015
4 cores / 8 threads, 35 Watt
4.38
+51%
Core i7-2600S
2011
4 cores / 8 threads, 65 Watt
2.90

Xeon E3-1265L v4 outperforms Core i7-2600S by an impressive 51% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon E3-1265L v4 and Core i7-2600S processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking13541668
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data0.50
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Power efficiency11.844.22
Architecture codenameBroadwell-DT (2015)Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)
Release date2 June 2015 (9 years ago)9 January 2011 (13 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$210

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Xeon E3-1265L v4 and Core i7-2600S 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 speed2.3 GHz2.8 GHz
Boost clock speed3.3 GHz3.8 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
L1 cache64K (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)256 KB (per core)
L3 cache6 MB (shared)8192 KB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm32 nm
Die size182 mm2216 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data69 °C
Number of transistorsno data1,160 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Xeon E3-1265L v4 and Core i7-2600S 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)35 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon E3-1265L v4 and Core i7-2600S. 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++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
eDRAM128 MBno data
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX+-
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring-+
Flex Memory Accessno data+
FDI++
Fast Memory Accessno data+

Security technologies

Xeon E3-1265L v4 and Core i7-2600S technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Identity Protection-+
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon E3-1265L v4 and Core i7-2600S are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon E3-1265L v4 and Core i7-2600S. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3L-1333, DDR3L-1600, DDR3L-1866DDR3
Maximum memory size32 GB32 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth29.8 GB/s21 GB/s
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel Iris Pro P6300Intel HD Graphics 2000
Max video memory32 GBno data
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HDno data+
Graphics max frequency1.05 GHz1.35 GHz
Execution Units48no data
InTru 3Dno data+

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Xeon E3-1265L v4 and Core i7-2600S integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported32

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon E3-1265L v4 and Core i7-2600S.

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 E3-1265L v4 4.38
+51%
i7-2600S 2.90

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 E3-1265L v4 6954
+51%
i7-2600S 4605

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 4.38 2.90
Recency 2 June 2015 9 January 2011
Chip lithography 14 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 65 Watt

Xeon E3-1265L v4 has a 51% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 4 years, a 128.6% more advanced lithography process, and 85.7% lower power consumption.

The Xeon E3-1265L v4 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-2600S in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon E3-1265L v4 is a server/workstation processor while Core i7-2600S is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon E3-1265L v4 and Core i7-2600S, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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