i7-720QM vs Xeon E3-1220 v6

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon E3-1220 v6
2017
4 cores / 4 threads, 72 Watt
3.46
+233%
Core i7-720QM
2009
4 cores / 8 threads, 45 Watt
1.04

Xeon E3-1220 v6 outperforms Core i7-720QM by a whopping 233% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon E3-1220 v6 and Core i7-720QM processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking15402428
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation4.53no data
Market segmentServerLaptop
SeriesIntel Xeon E3Intel Core i7
Power efficiency4.552.19
Architecture codenameKaby Lake (2016−2019)Clarksfield (2009−2010)
Release date28 March 2017 (7 years ago)23 September 2009 (15 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$193$546

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Xeon E3-1220 v6 and Core i7-720QM 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)
Threads48
Base clock speed3 GHz1.6 GHz
Boost clock speed3.5 GHz2.8 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0DMI 1.0
Bus rate8 GT/s2.5 GT/s
Multiplier3012
L1 cache256 KB64 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB256 KB (per core)
L3 cache8 MB6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm45 nm
Die sizeno data296 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
Number of transistorsno data774 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Xeon E3-1220 v6 and Core i7-720QM 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 (Uniprocessor)
SocketFCLGA1151FCPGA988,PGA988
Power consumption (TDP)72 Watt45 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon E3-1220 v6 and Core i7-720QM. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.2
AES-NI+-
AVX+-
vPro++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.01.0
Hyper-Threading Technology-+
TSX+-
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
PAEno data36 Bit

Security technologies

Xeon E3-1220 v6 and Core i7-720QM technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key+no data
MPX+-
SGXYes with both Intel® SPS and Intel® MEno data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon E3-1220 v6 and Core i7-720QM are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon E3-1220 v6 and Core i7-720QM. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2400, DDR3L-1866DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333
Maximum memory size64 GB8 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth38.397 GB/s21.335 GB/s
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataNone

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Xeon E3-1220 v6 and Core i7-720QM integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4N/Ano data
Max resolution over eDPN/Ano data
Max resolution over DisplayPortN/Ano data
Max resolution over VGAN/Ano data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Xeon E3-1220 v6 and Core i7-720QM integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXN/Ano data
OpenGLN/Ano data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon E3-1220 v6 and Core i7-720QM.

PCIe version3.02
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.

Xeon E3-1220 v6 3.46
+233%
i7-720QM 1.04

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.

Xeon E3-1220 v6 5494
+232%
i7-720QM 1657

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.

Xeon E3-1220 v6 1215
+304%
i7-720QM 301

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.

Xeon E3-1220 v6 3515
+316%
i7-720QM 844

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.46 1.04
Recency 28 March 2017 23 September 2009
Threads 4 8
Chip lithography 14 nm 45 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 72 Watt 45 Watt

Xeon E3-1220 v6 has a 232.7% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 7 years, and a 221.4% more advanced lithography process.

i7-720QM, on the other hand, has 100% more threads, and 60% lower power consumption.

The Xeon E3-1220 v6 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-720QM in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon E3-1220 v6 is a server/workstation processor while Core i7-720QM is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon E3-1220 v6 and Core i7-720QM, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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