i7-14700 vs Xeon E3-1285 v3

Aggregate performance score

Xeon E3-1285 v3
2013
4 cores / 8 threads, 84 Watt
4.56
Core i7-14700
2024
20 cores / 28 threads, 65 Watt
28.15
+517%

Core i7-14700 outperforms Xeon E3-1285 v3 by a whopping 517% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon E3-1285 v3 and Core i7-14700 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1334175
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data61.11
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Power efficiency4.9539.49
Architecture codenameHaswell-WS (2013−2014)Raptor Lake-R (2023−2024)
Release date2 June 2013 (11 years ago)8 January 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$384

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Xeon E3-1285 v3 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 cores4 (Quad-Core)20 (Icosa-Core)
Threads828
Base clock speed3.6 GHz2.1 GHz
Boost clock speed4 GHz5.4 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/sno data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache8192 KB (shared)33 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size160 mm2257 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
Number of transistors1,400 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon E3-1285 v3 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 configuration11
SocketFCLGA1150FCLGA1700
Power consumption (TDP)84 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon E3-1285 v3 and Core i7-14700. 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
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
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+
FDI+no data
Fast Memory Access+no data
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Xeon E3-1285 v3 and Core i7-14700 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon E3-1285 v3 and Core i7-14700 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon E3-1285 v3 and Core i7-14700. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3, DDR4DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size32 GB192 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s89.6 GB/s
ECC memory support++

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD P4600Intel UHD Graphics 770
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.3 GHz1.6 GHz
Execution Unitsno data32
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Xeon E3-1285 v3 and Core i7-14700 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported34

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Xeon E3-1285 v3 and Core i7-14700 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096 x 2160 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data5120 x 3200 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Xeon E3-1285 v3 and Core i7-14700 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12
OpenGLno data4.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon E3-1285 v3 and Core i7-14700.

PCIe version3.05.0 and 4.0
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 E3-1285 v3 4.56
i7-14700 28.15
+517%

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 E3-1285 v3 6974
i7-14700 43080
+518%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 4.56 28.15
Recency 2 June 2013 8 January 2024
Physical cores 4 20
Threads 8 28
Power consumption (TDP) 84 Watt 65 Watt

i7-14700 has a 517.3% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 10 years, 400% more physical cores and 250% more threads, and 29.2% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-14700 is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon E3-1285 v3 in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon E3-1285 v3 is a server/workstation processor while Core i7-14700 is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon E3-1285 v3 and Core i7-14700, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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