FX-8140 vs Xeon E3-1275

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon E3-1275
2011
4 cores / 8 threads, 95 Watt
3.49
+13.7%
FX-8140
2012
8 cores / 8 threads, 95 Watt
3.07

Xeon E3-1275 outperforms FX-8140 by a moderate 14% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon E3-1275 and FX-8140 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking15341624
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation1.00no data
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Power efficiency3.463.05
Architecture codenameSandy Bridge (2011−2013)Zambezi (2011−2012)
Release date3 April 2011 (13 years ago)23 October 2012 (12 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$450no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Xeon E3-1275 and FX-8140 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)
Threads88
Base clock speed3.4 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost clock speed3.8 GHz4.1 GHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)384 KB
L2 cache256 KB (per core)8 MB
L3 cache8 MB (shared)8 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm32 nm
Die size216 mm2315 mm2
Maximum core temperature73 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,160 million1,200 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon E3-1275 and FX-8140 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
SocketLGA1155AM3+
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt95 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon E3-1275 and FX-8140. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVXno data
AES-NI++
FMA-+
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access+no data
Demand Based Switching+no data
FDI+no data
Fast Memory Access+no data

Security technologies

Xeon E3-1275 and FX-8140 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon E3-1275 and FX-8140 are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon E3-1275 and FX-8140. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3
Maximum memory size32 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth21 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD P3000no data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.35 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Xeon E3-1275 and FX-8140 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported2no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon E3-1275 and FX-8140.

PCIe version2.02.0
PCI Express lanes20no data

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 E3-1275 3.49
+13.7%
FX-8140 3.07

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 E3-1275 5516
+13.5%
FX-8140 4860

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.49 3.07
Recency 3 April 2011 23 October 2012
Physical cores 4 8

Xeon E3-1275 has a 13.7% higher aggregate performance score.

FX-8140, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 1 year, and 100% more physical cores.

The Xeon E3-1275 is our recommended choice as it beats the FX-8140 in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon E3-1275 is a server/workstation processor while FX-8140 is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon E3-1275 and FX-8140, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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