i7-10700KF vs Xeon X3480

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon X3480
2010
4 cores / 8 threads, 95 Watt
2.06
Core i7-10700KF
2020
8 cores / 16 threads, 125 Watt
11.66
+466%

Core i7-10700KF outperforms Xeon X3480 by a whopping 466% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon X3480 and Core i7-10700KF processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1905669
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.27no data
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Power efficiency2.058.82
Architecture codenameLynnfield (2009−2010)Comet Lake (2020)
Release date30 May 2010 (14 years ago)30 April 2020 (4 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$612no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Xeon X3480 and Core i7-10700KF 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 speed3.06 GHz3.8 GHz
Boost clock speed3.73 GHz5.1 GHz
Bus rateno data8 GT/s
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)256K (per core)
L3 cache8 MB (shared)16 MB (shared)
Chip lithography45 nm14 nm
Die size296 mm2no data
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)73 °C72 °C
Number of transistors774 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon X3480 and Core i7-10700KF 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
SocketFCLGA1156,LGA1156FCLGA1200
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon X3480 and Core i7-10700KF. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI-+
AVX-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology1.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring-+
Demand Based Switching+no data
PAE36 Bitno data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+

Security technologies

Xeon X3480 and Core i7-10700KF technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Keyno data+
Identity Protection-+
SGXno dataYes with Intel® ME
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon X3480 and Core i7-10700KF are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon X3480 and Core i7-10700KF. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3-800, DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333DDR4-2933
Maximum memory size32 GB128 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth21 GB/s45.8 GB/s
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/Ano data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon X3480 and Core i7-10700KF.

PCIe version2.03.0
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 X3480 2.06
i7-10700KF 11.66
+466%

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 X3480 3273
i7-10700KF 18529
+466%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.06 11.66
Recency 30 May 2010 30 April 2020
Physical cores 4 8
Threads 8 16
Chip lithography 45 nm 14 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 125 Watt

Xeon X3480 has 31.6% lower power consumption.

i7-10700KF, on the other hand, has a 466% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 9 years, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, and a 221.4% more advanced lithography process.

The Core i7-10700KF is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon X3480 in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon X3480 is a server/workstation processor while Core i7-10700KF is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon X3480 and Core i7-10700KF, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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