i7-4980HQ vs Xeon E3-1286 v3

Aggregate performance score

Xeon E3-1286 v3
2014
4 cores / 8 threads, 84 Watt
4.67
+13.6%
Core i7-4980HQ
2013
4 cores / 8 threads, 47 Watt
4.11

Xeon E3-1286 v3 outperforms Core i7-4980HQ by a moderate 14% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon E3-1286 v3 and Core i7-4980HQ processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking12871404
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentServerLaptop
Seriesno dataIntel Core i7
Power efficiency5.268.27
Architecture codenameno dataCrystalwell (2013−2014)
Release date1 April 2014 (10 years ago)1 September 2013 (11 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$623

Detailed specifications

Xeon E3-1286 v3 and Core i7-4980HQ 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 speed3.7 GHz2.8 GHz
Boost clock speed4.1 GHz4 GHz
Bus typeno dataDMI 2.0
Bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Multiplierno data28
L1 cacheno data64K (per core)
L2 cacheno data256K (per core)
L3 cache8 MB Intel® Smart Cache8 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm22 nm
Die sizeno data264 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data100 °C
Number of transistorsno data1,400 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Xeon E3-1286 v3 and Core i7-4980HQ 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
SocketFCLGA1150FCBGA1364
Power consumption (TDP)84 Watt47 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon E3-1286 v3 and Core i7-4980HQ. 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-+
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX++
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access+no data
SIPP+-
FDI++
Fast Memory Access+no data

Security technologies

Xeon E3-1286 v3 and Core i7-4980HQ technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon E3-1286 v3 and Core i7-4980HQ are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon E3-1286 v3 and Core i7-4980HQ. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3L-1333, DDR3L-1600DDR3
Maximum memory size32 GB32 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s25.6 GB/s
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel Iris Pro Graphics 5200
Max video memory1.7 GB2 GB
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.3 GHz1.3 GHz
Execution Units20no data
InTru 3D++

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Xeon E3-1286 v3 and Core i7-4980HQ integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported33
eDP++
DisplayPort++
HDMI++
VGA++

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Xeon E3-1286 v3 and Core i7-4980HQ integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.43840x2160@60Hz3840x2160@30Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort3840x2160@60Hz3840x2160@60Hz
Max resolution over VGA2880x1800@60Hz2880x1800@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Xeon E3-1286 v3 and Core i7-4980HQ integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX11.211.2/12
OpenGL4.34.3

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon E3-1286 v3 and Core i7-4980HQ.

PCIe version3.03
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 E3-1286 v3 4.67
+13.6%
i7-4980HQ 4.11

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 E3-1286 v3 7418
+13.7%
i7-4980HQ 6527

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 E3-1286 v3 1383
+11.2%
i7-4980HQ 1244

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 E3-1286 v3 4570
+17.2%
i7-4980HQ 3900

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 4.67 4.11
Recency 1 April 2014 1 September 2013
Power consumption (TDP) 84 Watt 47 Watt

Xeon E3-1286 v3 has a 13.6% higher aggregate performance score, and an age advantage of 7 months.

i7-4980HQ, on the other hand, has 78.7% lower power consumption.

The Xeon E3-1286 v3 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-4980HQ in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon E3-1286 v3 is a server/workstation processor while Core i7-4980HQ is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon E3-1286 v3 and Core i7-4980HQ, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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