Xeon Gold 6240R vs i7-3612QM

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-3612QM
2012
4 cores / 8 threads, 35 Watt
3.04
Xeon Gold 6240R
2020
24 cores / 48 threads, 165 Watt
21.79
+617%

Xeon Gold 6240R outperforms Core i7-3612QM by a whopping 617% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-3612QM and Xeon Gold 6240R processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1640255
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data19.33
Market segmentLaptopServer
SeriesIntel Core i7Intel Xeon Gold
Power efficiency7.9212.04
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge (2012−2013)Cascade Lake (2019−2020)
Release date29 April 2012 (12 years ago)24 February 2020 (4 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$2,200

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-3612QM and Xeon Gold 6240R 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)24 (Tetracosa-Core)
Threads848
Base clock speed2.1 GHz2.4 GHz
Boost clock speed3.1 GHz4 GHz
Bus typeno dataDMI 3.0
Bus rate5 GT/s4 × 8 GT/s
Multiplierno data24
L1 cache64K (per core)1.5 MB
L2 cache256K (per core)24 MB
L3 cache6 MB (shared)35.75 MB
Chip lithography22 nm14 nm
Die size160 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature105 °C90 °C
Number of transistors1,400 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-3612QM and Xeon Gold 6240R 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 configuration1no data
SocketFCPGA988FCLGA3647
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt165 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-3612QM and Xeon Gold 6240R. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® AVXIntel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI++
AVX++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX-+
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access+no data
Demand Based Switching-no data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data-
FDI+no data
Fast Memory Access+no data
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Core i7-3612QM and Xeon Gold 6240R technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-3612QM and Xeon Gold 6240R are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-3612QM and Xeon Gold 6240R. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4-2933
Maximum memory size32 GB1 TB
Max memory channels26
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s140.8 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 4000no data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.1 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-3612QM and Xeon Gold 6240R integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
SDVO+no data
CRT+no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-3612QM and Xeon Gold 6240R.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanes1648

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.

i7-3612QM 3.04
Xeon Gold 6240R 21.79
+617%

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.

i7-3612QM 4659
Xeon Gold 6240R 33353
+616%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.04 21.79
Recency 29 April 2012 24 February 2020
Physical cores 4 24
Threads 8 48
Chip lithography 22 nm 14 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 165 Watt

i7-3612QM has 371.4% lower power consumption.

Xeon Gold 6240R, on the other hand, has a 616.8% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 7 years, 500% more physical cores and 500% more threads, and a 57.1% more advanced lithography process.

The Xeon Gold 6240R is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-3612QM in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i7-3612QM is a notebook processor while Xeon Gold 6240R is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-3612QM and Xeon Gold 6240R, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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