Xeon w9-3475X vs i7-3615QE

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-3615QE
2012
4 cores / 8 threads, 45 Watt
3.53
Xeon w9-3475X
2023
36 cores / 72 threads, 300 Watt
41.18
+1067%

Xeon w9-3475X outperforms Core i7-3615QE by a whopping 1067% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-3615QE and Xeon w9-3475X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking153660
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data27.39
Market segmentLaptopServer
Power efficiency7.4212.98
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge (2012−2013)Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024)
Release date29 April 2012 (12 years ago)15 February 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$3,739

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-3615QE and Xeon w9-3475X 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)36
Performance-coresno data36
Threads872
Base clock speed2.3 GHz2.2 GHz
Boost clock speed3.3 GHz4.8 GHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache6144 KB (shared)82.5 MB
Chip lithography22 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size160 mm24x 477 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data74 °C
Number of transistors1,400 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-3615QE and Xeon w9-3475X 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
SocketIntel BGA1023FCLGA4677
Power consumption (TDP)45 Watt300 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-3615QE and Xeon w9-3475X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® AMX, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI++
AVX++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technologyno data2.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX-+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Core i7-3615QE and Xeon w9-3475X technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDBno data+
SGXno data-
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-3615QE and Xeon w9-3475X are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPTno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-3615QE and Xeon w9-3475X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesunknown Dual-channelDDR5-4800
Maximum memory sizeno data4 TB
Max memory channelsno data8
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD 4000N/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-3615QE and Xeon w9-3475X.

PCIe versionno data5.0
PCI Express lanesno data112

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.

i7-3615QE 3.53
Xeon w9-3475X 41.18
+1067%

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.

i7-3615QE 5601
Xeon w9-3475X 65413
+1068%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.53 41.18
Recency 29 April 2012 15 February 2023
Physical cores 4 36
Threads 8 72
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 300 Watt

i7-3615QE has 566.7% lower power consumption.

Xeon w9-3475X, on the other hand, has a 1066.6% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 10 years, and 800% more physical cores and 800% more threads.

The Xeon w9-3475X is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-3615QE in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i7-3615QE is a notebook processor while Xeon w9-3475X is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-3615QE and Xeon w9-3475X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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