Xeon X3460 vs i7-6700TE

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-6700TE
2015
4 cores / 8 threads, 35 Watt
3.85
+106%
Xeon X3460
2009
4 cores / 8 threads, 95 Watt
1.87

Core i7-6700TE outperforms Xeon X3460 by a whopping 106% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-6700TE and Xeon X3460 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking14631992
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.620.42
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
SeriesIntel Core i7no data
Power efficiency10.401.86
Architecture codenameSkylake (2015−2016)Lynnfield (2009−2010)
Release date19 October 2015 (9 years ago)8 September 2009 (15 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$303$316

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i7-6700TE has 48% better value for money than Xeon X3460.

Detailed specifications

Core i7-6700TE and Xeon X3460 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 speed2.4 GHz2.8 GHz
Boost clock speed3.4 GHz3.46 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
Multiplier24no data
L1 cache64K (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)256 KB (per core)
L3 cache8 MB (shared)8 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm45 nm
Die size122 mm2296 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data73 °C
Number of transistorsno data774 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-6700TE and Xeon X3460 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
Socket1151FCLGA1156,LGA1156
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt95 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-6700TE and Xeon X3460. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataIntel® SSE4.2
AES-NI+-
AVX+-
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technologyno data1.0
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data+
TSX+-
Idle Statesno data+
SIPP+-
Demand Based Switchingno data+
PAEno data36 Bit

Security technologies

Core i7-6700TE and Xeon X3460 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDBno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-6700TE and Xeon X3460 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-6700TE and Xeon X3460. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR3-800, DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333
Maximum memory size64 GB32 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth34.134 GB/s21 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 530N/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-6700TE and Xeon X3460.

PCIe version3.02.0
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.

i7-6700TE 3.85
+106%
Xeon X3460 1.87

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.

i7-6700TE 6109
+106%
Xeon X3460 2972

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.

i7-6700TE 986
+107%
Xeon X3460 476

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.

i7-6700TE 2980
+101%
Xeon X3460 1480

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.85 1.87
Recency 19 October 2015 8 September 2009
Chip lithography 14 nm 45 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 95 Watt

i7-6700TE has a 105.9% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 6 years, a 221.4% more advanced lithography process, and 171.4% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-6700TE is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon X3460 in performance tests.

Note that Core i7-6700TE is a desktop processor while Xeon X3460 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-6700TE and Xeon X3460, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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