i7-11700 vs Xeon E3-1271 v3

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon E3-1271 v3
2014
4 cores / 8 threads, 80 Watt
4.74
Core i7-11700
2021
8 cores / 16 threads, 65 Watt
12.39
+161%

Core i7-11700 outperforms Xeon E3-1271 v3 by a whopping 161% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon E3-1271 v3 and Core i7-11700 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1257616
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Power efficiency5.6118.04
Architecture codenameno dataRocket Lake (2021)
Release date1 April 2014 (10 years ago)16 March 2021 (3 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Xeon E3-1271 v3 and Core i7-11700 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)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads816
Base clock speed3.6 GHz2.5 GHz
Boost clock speed4 GHz4.9 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/s8 GT/s
L1 cacheno data64K (per core)
L2 cacheno data256K (per core)
L3 cache8 MB Intel® Smart Cache16 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm14 nm
Die sizeno data276 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon E3-1271 v3 and Core i7-11700 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
SocketFCLGA1150FCLGA1200
Power consumption (TDP)80 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon E3-1271 v3 and Core i7-11700. 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, Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI++
FMA-+
AVX-+
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX++
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access+no data
SIPP++
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
Fast Memory Access+no data
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Xeon E3-1271 v3 and Core i7-11700 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key++
Identity Protection++
SGXno data-
OS Guard++
Anti-Theft+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon E3-1271 v3 and Core i7-11700 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon E3-1271 v3 and Core i7-11700. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3L-1333, DDR3L-1600DDR4
Maximum memory size32 GB128 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s50 GB/s
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel UHD Graphics 750
Max video memoryno data64 GB
Quick Sync Video-+
Clear Videono data+
Clear Video HDno data+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.3 GHz
Execution Unitsno data32
InTru 3Dno data+

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Xeon E3-1271 v3 and Core i7-11700 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data3

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Xeon E3-1271 v3 and Core i7-11700 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution supportno data+
Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096x2160@60Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data5120 x 3200 @60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data5120 x 3200 @60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Xeon E3-1271 v3 and Core i7-11700 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12.1
OpenGLno data4.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon E3-1271 v3 and Core i7-11700.

PCIe version3.04.0
PCI Express lanes1620

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 E3-1271 v3 4.74
i7-11700 12.39
+161%

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 E3-1271 v3 7535
i7-11700 19675
+161%

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 E3-1271 v3 1188
i7-11700 2132
+79.5%

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 E3-1271 v3 3829
i7-11700 8626
+125%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 4.74 12.39
Recency 1 April 2014 16 March 2021
Physical cores 4 8
Threads 8 16
Chip lithography 22 nm 14 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 80 Watt 65 Watt

i7-11700 has a 161.4% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 6 years, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, a 57.1% more advanced lithography process, and 23.1% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-11700 is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon E3-1271 v3 in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon E3-1271 v3 is a server/workstation processor while Core i7-11700 is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon E3-1271 v3 and Core i7-11700, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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