Xeon 3065 vs i7-3770K

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-3770K
2012
4 cores / 8 threads, 77 Watt
4.07
+640%

Core i7-3770K outperforms Xeon 3065 by a whopping 640% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-3770K and Xeon 3065 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking14112848
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.71no data
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
SeriesIntel Core i7 (Desktop)no data
Power efficiency5.000.80
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge (2012−2013)no data
Release date29 April 2012 (12 years ago)1 October 2007 (17 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$294no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-3770K and Xeon 3065 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)no data
Threads8no data
Base clock speed3.5 GHz2.33 GHz
Boost clock speed3.9 GHzno data
Bus typeDMIno data
Bus rate5 GT/sno data
Multiplier35no data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)no data
L2 cache256K (per core)no data
L3 cache8 MB (shared)4 MB L2 Cache
Chip lithography22 nm65 nm
Die size160 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature67 °C72 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)67 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,400 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier+-
VID voltage rangeno data0.85V-1.5V

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-3770K and Xeon 3065 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
SocketFCLGA1155PLGA775
Power consumption (TDP)77 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-3770K and Xeon 3065. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVXno data
AES-NI+-
AVX+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.0-
Hyper-Threading Technology+-
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Demand Based Switchingno data-
FDI+no data
FSB parityno data-

Security technologies

Core i7-3770K and Xeon 3065 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 i7-3770K and Xeon 3065 are enumerated here.

VT-d-no data
VT-x++
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-3770K and Xeon 3065. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3no data
Maximum memory size32 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/sno data

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 frequency1.15 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-3770K and Xeon 3065 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-3770K and Xeon 3065.

PCIe version3.0no data
PCI Express lanes16no data

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.

i7-3770K 4.07
+640%
Xeon 3065 0.55

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.

i7-3770K 6472
+646%
Xeon 3065 867

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 4.07 0.55
Recency 29 April 2012 1 October 2007
Chip lithography 22 nm 65 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 77 Watt 65 Watt

i7-3770K has a 640% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 4 years, and a 195.5% more advanced lithography process.

Xeon 3065, on the other hand, has 18.5% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-3770K is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon 3065 in performance tests.

Note that Core i7-3770K is a desktop processor while Xeon 3065 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-3770K and Xeon 3065, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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