Core i7-14700 vs Xeon E3-1270 v2
Aggregate performance score
i7-14700 outperforms Xeon E3-1270 v2 by a whopping 579% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Primary details
Comparing Xeon E3-1270 v2 and Core i7-14700 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in performance ranking | 1342 | 156 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Cost-effectiveness evaluation | 4.38 | 70.83 |
| Market segment | Server | Desktop processor |
| Architecture codename | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) | Raptor Lake-R |
| Release date | 14 May 2012 (12 years ago) | 8 January 2024 (less than a year ago) |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $192 | no data |
Cost-effectiveness evaluation
Performance per price, higher is better.
i7-14700 has 1517% better value for money than Xeon E3-1270 v2.
Detailed specifications
Xeon E3-1270 v2 and Core i7-14700 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 cores | 4 (Quad-Core) | 20 (Icosa-Core) |
| Threads | 8 | 28 |
| Base clock speed | 3.5 GHz | 2.1 GHz |
| Boost clock speed | 3.9 GHz | 5.4 GHz |
| L1 cache | 64 KB (per core) | 80 KB (per core) |
| L2 cache | 256 KB (per core) | 2 MB (per core) |
| L3 cache | 8 MB (shared) | 33 MB (shared) |
| Chip lithography | 22 nm | 10 nm |
| Die size | 160 mm2 | 257 mm2 |
| Number of transistors | 1,400 million | no data |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
| Windows 11 compatibility | - | + |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | No |
Compatibility
Information on Xeon E3-1270 v2 and Core i7-14700 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 configuration | 1 | 1 |
| Socket | 1155 | 1700 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 69 Watt | 65 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon E3-1270 v2 and Core i7-14700. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
| AES-NI | + | + |
| AVX | + | + |
| Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST) | + | + |
| Hyper-Threading Technology | + | no data |
| TSX | no data | + |
Security technologies
Xeon E3-1270 v2 and Core i7-14700 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.
| TXT | + | + |
Virtualization technologies
Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon E3-1270 v2 and Core i7-14700 are enumerated here.
| VT-d | + | + |
| VT-x | + | + |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon E3-1270 v2 and Core i7-14700. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Supported memory types | DDR3 | DDR4, DDR5 |
| Maximum memory bandwidth | 25.6 GB/s | 89.6 GB/s |
| ECC memory support | + | + |
Graphics specifications
General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.
| Integrated graphics card | no data | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
Peripherals
Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon E3-1270 v2 and Core i7-14700.
| PCIe version | 3.0 | 5.0 |
| PCI Express lanes | no data | 16 |
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.
Core i7-14700 outperforms Xeon E3-1270 v2 by 579% 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: 65%
Core i7-14700 outperforms Xeon E3-1270 v2 by 579% in Passmark.
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.
Benchmark coverage: 40%
Core i7-14700 outperforms Xeon E3-1270 v2 by 301% in GeekBench 5 Single-Core.
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.
Benchmark coverage: 40%
Core i7-14700 outperforms Xeon E3-1270 v2 by 601% in GeekBench 5 Multi-Core.
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 4.20 | 28.52 |
| Recency | 14 May 2012 | 8 January 2024 |
| Physical cores | 4 | 20 |
| Threads | 8 | 28 |
| Chip lithography | 22 nm | 10 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 69 Watt | 65 Watt |
i7-14700 has a 579% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 11 years, 400% more physical cores and 250% more threads, a 120% more advanced lithography process, and 6.2% lower power consumption.
The Core i7-14700 is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon E3-1270 v2 in performance tests.
Be aware that Xeon E3-1270 v2 is a server/workstation processor while Core i7-14700 is a desktop one.
Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon E3-1270 v2 and Core i7-14700, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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