i7-2620M vs Xeon X3460

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon X3460
2009
4 cores / 8 threads, 95 Watt
1.87
+22.2%
Core i7-2620M
2011
2 cores / 4 threads, 35 Watt
1.53

Xeon X3460 outperforms Core i7-2620M by a significant 22% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon X3460 and Core i7-2620M processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking19922142
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.42no data
Market segmentServerLaptop
Seriesno dataIntel Core i7
Power efficiency1.864.14
Architecture codenameLynnfield (2009−2010)Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)
Release date8 September 2009 (15 years ago)20 February 2011 (13 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$316$346

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Xeon X3460 and Core i7-2620M 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)2 (Dual-core)
Threads84
Base clock speed2.8 GHz2.7 GHz
Boost clock speed3.46 GHz3.4 GHz
Bus typeno dataDMI 2.0
Bus rateno data4 × 5 GT/s
Multiplierno data27
L1 cache64 KB (per core)128 KB
L2 cache256 KB (per core)512 KB
L3 cache8 MB (shared)4 MB
Chip lithography45 nm32 nm
Die size296 mm2149 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)73 °Cno data
Number of transistors774 million624 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Xeon X3460 and Core i7-2620M 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 (Uniprocessor)
SocketFCLGA1156,LGA1156FCBGA1023,PPGA988
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon X3460 and Core i7-2620M. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.2Intel® AVX
AES-NI-+
FMA-+
AVX-+
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
My WiFino data+
Turbo Boost Technology1.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring-+
Flex Memory Accessno data+
Demand Based Switching+-
PAE36 Bitno data
FDIno data+
Fast Memory Accessno data+

Security technologies

Xeon X3460 and Core i7-2620M technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Identity Protection-+
Anti-Theftno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon X3460 and Core i7-2620M are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon X3460 and Core i7-2620M. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3-800, DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333DDR3
Maximum memory size32 GB16 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth21 GB/s21.335 GB/s
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AIntel HD Graphics 3000
Quick Sync Video-+
Clear Video HDno data+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.3 GHz
InTru 3Dno data+

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Xeon X3460 and Core i7-2620M integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data2
eDPno data+
DisplayPort-+
HDMI-+
SDVOno data+
CRTno data+

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon X3460 and Core i7-2620M.

PCIe version2.02.0
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 X3460 1.87
+22.2%
i7-2620M 1.53

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 X3460 2972
+22.7%
i7-2620M 2423

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 X3460 473
i7-2620M 511
+8%

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 X3460 1476
+44.8%
i7-2620M 1019

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.87 1.53
Recency 8 September 2009 20 February 2011
Physical cores 4 2
Threads 8 4
Chip lithography 45 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 35 Watt

Xeon X3460 has a 22.2% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

i7-2620M, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 1 year, a 40.6% more advanced lithography process, and 171.4% lower power consumption.

The Xeon X3460 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-2620M in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon X3460 is a server/workstation processor while Core i7-2620M is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon X3460 and Core i7-2620M, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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