i9-11900KF vs Xeon E3-1286 v3

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon E3-1286 v3
2014
4 cores / 8 threads, 84 Watt
4.67
Core i9-11900KF
2021
8 cores / 16 threads, 125 Watt
15.73
+237%

Core i9-11900KF outperforms Xeon E3-1286 v3 by a whopping 237% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon E3-1286 v3 and Core i9-11900KF processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1276427
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Power efficiency5.2611.91
Architecture codenameno dataRocket Lake (2021)
Release date1 April 2014 (10 years ago)16 March 2021 (3 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Xeon E3-1286 v3 and Core i9-11900KF 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 speed3.7 GHz3.5 GHz
Boost clock speed4.1 GHz5.2 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
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon E3-1286 v3 and Core i9-11900KF 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)84 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon E3-1286 v3 and Core i9-11900KF. 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++
AVX-+
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+
FDI+no data
Fast Memory Access+no data
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Xeon E3-1286 v3 and Core i9-11900KF 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 E3-1286 v3 and Core i9-11900KF are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon E3-1286 v3 and Core i9-11900KF. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3L-1333, DDR3L-1600DDR4-3200
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.

Max video memory1.7 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.3 GHzno data
Execution Units20no data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Xeon E3-1286 v3 and Core i9-11900KF integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
VGA+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Xeon E3-1286 v3 and Core i9-11900KF integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.43840x2160@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort3840x2160@60Hzno data
Max resolution over VGA2880x1800@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Xeon E3-1286 v3 and Core i9-11900KF integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX11.2no data
OpenGL4.3no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon E3-1286 v3 and Core i9-11900KF.

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 E3-1286 v3 4.67
i9-11900KF 15.73
+237%

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
i9-11900KF 24993
+237%

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
i9-11900KF 2328
+68.3%

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
i9-11900KF 10040
+120%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 4.67 15.73
Recency 1 April 2014 16 March 2021
Physical cores 4 8
Threads 8 16
Chip lithography 22 nm 14 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 84 Watt 125 Watt

Xeon E3-1286 v3 has 48.8% lower power consumption.

i9-11900KF, on the other hand, has a 236.8% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 6 years, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, and a 57.1% more advanced lithography process.

The Core i9-11900KF is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon E3-1286 v3 in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon E3-1286 v3 is a server/workstation processor while Core i9-11900KF is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon E3-1286 v3 and Core i9-11900KF, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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