Xeon E-2436 vs E3-1220 v6

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon E3-1220 v6
2017
4 cores / 4 threads, 72 Watt
3.46
Xeon E-2436
2023
6 cores / 12 threads, 65 Watt
14.16
+309%

Xeon E-2436 outperforms Xeon E3-1220 v6 by a whopping 309% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon E3-1220 v6 and Xeon E-2436 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1554518
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation4.0898.50
Market segmentServerServer
SeriesIntel Xeon E3no data
Power efficiency4.5520.62
Architecture codenameKaby Lake (2016−2019)Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024)
Release date28 March 2017 (7 years ago)14 December 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$193$331

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Xeon E-2436 has 2314% better value for money than Xeon E3-1220 v6.

Detailed specifications

Xeon E3-1220 v6 and Xeon E-2436 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)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads412
Base clock speed3 GHz2.9 GHz
Boost clock speed3.5 GHz5 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate8 GT/s16 GT/s
Multiplier30no data
L1 cache256 KB80 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache8 MB18 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nmIntel 7 nm
Die sizeno data163 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data

Compatibility

Information on Xeon E3-1220 v6 and Xeon E-2436 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
SocketFCLGA1151FCLGA1700
Power consumption (TDP)72 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon E3-1220 v6 and Xeon E-2436. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.02
Hyper-Threading Technology-+
TSX+-
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data-

Security technologies

Xeon E3-1220 v6 and Xeon E-2436 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key++
MPX+-
SGXYes with both Intel® SPS and Intel® MEno data
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon E3-1220 v6 and Xeon E-2436 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 Xeon E-2436. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2400, DDR3L-1866DDR5-4800
Maximum memory size64 GB128 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth38.397 GB/sno data
ECC memory support++

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataN/A

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Xeon E3-1220 v6 and Xeon E-2436 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 Xeon E-2436 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 Xeon E-2436.

PCIe version3.05
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
Xeon E-2436 14.16
+309%

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
Xeon E-2436 22487
+309%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.46 14.16
Recency 28 March 2017 14 December 2023
Physical cores 4 6
Threads 4 12
Power consumption (TDP) 72 Watt 65 Watt

Xeon E-2436 has a 309.2% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 6 years, 50% more physical cores and 200% more threads, and 10.8% lower power consumption.

The Xeon E-2436 is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon E3-1220 v6 in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon E3-1220 v6 and Xeon E-2436, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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