Xeon E3-1265L v3 vs i7-3770

Aggregate performance score

Core i7-3770
2012
4 cores / 8 threads, 77 Watt
4.04
+3.3%
Xeon E3-1265L v3
2013
4 cores / 8 threads, 45 Watt
3.91

Core i7-3770 outperforms Xeon E3-1265L v3 by a minimal 3% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-3770 and Xeon E3-1265L v3 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking14181449
Place by popularity22not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.700.88
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
Power efficiency4.978.22
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge (2012−2013)Haswell-WS (2013−2014)
Release date29 April 2012 (12 years ago)2 June 2013 (11 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$294$710

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Xeon E3-1265L v3 has 26% better value for money than i7-3770.

Detailed specifications

Core i7-3770 and Xeon E3-1265L v3 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)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads88
Base clock speed3.4 GHz2.5 GHz
Boost clock speed3.9 GHz3.7 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)256 KB (per core)
L3 cache8 MB (shared)8192 KB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm22 nm
Die size160 mm2160 mm2
Maximum core temperature105 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)67 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,400 million1,400 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-3770 and Xeon E3-1265L v3 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
SocketFCLGA1155FCLGA1150
Power consumption (TDP)77 Watt45 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-3770 and Xeon E3-1265L v3. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVXIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX-+
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Accessno data+
SIPP-+
FDI++
Fast Memory Accessno data+

Security technologies

Core i7-3770 and Xeon E3-1265L v3 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key++
Identity Protection++
OS Guardno data+
Anti-Theft++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-3770 and Xeon E3-1265L v3 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-3770 and Xeon E3-1265L v3. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3, DDR4
Maximum memory size32 GB32 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s25.6 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel HD Graphics 4000Intel HD Graphics for 4th Generation Intel Processors
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.15 GHz1.2 GHz
InTru 3D++

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-3770 and Xeon E3-1265L v3 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported33

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-3770 and Xeon E3-1265L v3.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanesno data16

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.

i7-3770 4.04
+3.3%
Xeon E3-1265L v3 3.91

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.

i7-3770 6411
+3.2%
Xeon E3-1265L v3 6215

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.

i7-3770 673
Xeon E3-1265L v3 1168
+73.6%

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.

i7-3770 2314
Xeon E3-1265L v3 3563
+54%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 4.04 3.91
Integrated graphics card 1.18 0.77
Recency 29 April 2012 2 June 2013
Power consumption (TDP) 77 Watt 45 Watt

i7-3770 has a 3.3% higher aggregate performance score, and 53.2% faster integrated GPU.

Xeon E3-1265L v3, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 1 year, and 71.1% lower power consumption.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core i7-3770 and Xeon E3-1265L v3.

Note that Core i7-3770 is a desktop processor while Xeon E3-1265L v3 is a server/workstation one.


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