Xeon E3-1226 v3 vs i9-10900X

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Aggregate performance score

Core i9-10900X
2019
10 cores / 20 threads, 165 Watt
14.14
+306%
Xeon E3-1226 v3
2014
4 cores / 4 threads, 84 Watt
3.48

Core i9-10900X outperforms Xeon E3-1226 v3 by a whopping 306% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-10900X and Xeon E3-1226 v3 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking5181545
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data2.30
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
Seriesno dataXeon (Desktop)
Power efficiency8.113.92
Architecture codenameCascade Lake-X (2019)Haswell-WS (2013−2014)
Release date19 October 2019 (5 years ago)11 May 2014 (10 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$213

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i9-10900X and Xeon E3-1226 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 cores10 (Deca-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads204
Base clock speed3.7 GHz3.3 GHz
Boost clock speed4.7 GHz3.7 GHz
Bus rate8 GT/s DMI3 MHz5 GT/s
L1 cache64K (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)256K (per core)
L3 cache19.25 MB (shared)8 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm22 nm
Die sizeno data160 mm2
Maximum core temperature94 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data1,400 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+-
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-10900X and Xeon E3-1226 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
SocketFCLGA2066FCLGA1150
Power consumption (TDP)165 Watt84 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-10900X and Xeon E3-1226 v3. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512Intel® 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 Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring-+
Flex Memory Accessno data+
SIPP-+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data
FDIno data+
Fast Memory Accessno data+
Deep Learning Boost+-

Security technologies

Core i9-10900X and Xeon E3-1226 v3 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Keyno data+
Identity Protection-+
OS Guardno data+
Anti-Theftno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-10900X and Xeon E3-1226 v3 are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d++
VT-x++
EPTno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i9-10900X and Xeon E3-1226 v3. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2933DDR3
Maximum memory size256 GB32 GB
Max memory channels42
Maximum memory bandwidth94 GB/s25.6 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel HD P4600
Max video memoryno data1.7 GB
Quick Sync Video-+
Clear Video HDno data+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.2 GHz
Execution Unitsno data20
InTru 3Dno data+

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i9-10900X and Xeon E3-1226 v3 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data3
eDPno data+
DisplayPort-+
HDMI-+
VGAno data+

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i9-10900X and Xeon E3-1226 v3 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data3840x2160@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data3840x2160@60Hz
Max resolution over VGAno data2880x1800@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i9-10900X and Xeon E3-1226 v3 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data11.2
OpenGLno data4.3

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-10900X and Xeon E3-1226 v3.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanes4816

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.

i9-10900X 14.14
+306%
Xeon E3-1226 v3 3.48

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.

i9-10900X 22460
+306%
Xeon E3-1226 v3 5533

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.

i9-10900X 1586
+37.3%
Xeon E3-1226 v3 1155

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.

i9-10900X 9615
+191%
Xeon E3-1226 v3 3307

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 14.14 3.48
Recency 19 October 2019 11 May 2014
Physical cores 10 4
Threads 20 4
Chip lithography 14 nm 22 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 165 Watt 84 Watt

i9-10900X has a 306.3% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 5 years, 150% more physical cores and 400% more threads, and a 57.1% more advanced lithography process.

Xeon E3-1226 v3, on the other hand, has 96.4% lower power consumption.

The Core i9-10900X is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon E3-1226 v3 in performance tests.

Note that Core i9-10900X is a desktop processor while Xeon E3-1226 v3 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i9-10900X and Xeon E3-1226 v3, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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