i7-14700T vs Xeon E5-2640 v3

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon E5-2640 v3
2014
8 cores / 16 threads, 90 Watt
7.00
Core i7-14700T
2024
20 cores / 28 threads, 35 Watt
19.50
+179%

Core i7-14700T outperforms Xeon E5-2640 v3 by a whopping 179% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon E5-2640 v3 and Core i7-14700T processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1009293
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data39.13
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Power efficiency7.3652.73
Architecture codenameHaswell-EP (2014−2015)Raptor Lake-R (2023−2024)
Release date8 September 2014 (10 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 E5-2640 v3 and Core i7-14700T 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 cores8 (Octa-Core)20 (Icosa-Core)
Threads1628
Base clock speed2.6 GHz1.3 GHz
Boost clock speed3.4 GHz5.2 GHz
Bus rate8 GT/sno data
L1 cache64K (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache20 MB (shared)33 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size356 mm2257 mm2
Maximum core temperature74 °C100 °C
Number of transistors2,600 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon E5-2640 v3 and Core i7-14700T 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 configuration21
SocketFCLGA2011FCLGA1700
Power consumption (TDP)90 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon E5-2640 v3 and Core i7-14700T. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® 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-+
Demand Based Switching+no data
PAE46 Bitno data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Xeon E5-2640 v3 and Core i7-14700T technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key++
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon E5-2640 v3 and Core i7-14700T are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon E5-2640 v3 and Core i7-14700T. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-1600, DDR4-1866DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size768 GB192 GB
Max memory channels42
Maximum memory bandwidth59 GB/s89.6 GB/s
ECC memory support++

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel UHD Graphics 770
Quick Sync Video-+
Clear Video HDno data+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.6 GHz
Execution Unitsno data32

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Xeon E5-2640 v3 and Core i7-14700T integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data4

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Xeon E5-2640 v3 and Core i7-14700T 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 E5-2640 v3 and Core i7-14700T integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12
OpenGLno data4.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon E5-2640 v3 and Core i7-14700T.

PCIe version3.05.0 and 4.0
PCI Express lanes4016

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 E5-2640 v3 7.00
i7-14700T 19.50
+179%

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 E5-2640 v3 11120
i7-14700T 30973
+179%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 7.00 19.50
Recency 8 September 2014 8 January 2024
Physical cores 8 20
Threads 16 28
Power consumption (TDP) 90 Watt 35 Watt

i7-14700T has a 178.6% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 9 years, 150% more physical cores and 75% more threads, and 157.1% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-14700T is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon E5-2640 v3 in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon E5-2640 v3 is a server/workstation processor while Core i7-14700T is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon E5-2640 v3 and Core i7-14700T, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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