i7-12700K vs Xeon E3-1231 v3

Aggregate performance score

Xeon E3-1231 v3
2014
4 cores / 8 threads, 80 Watt
4.44
Core i7-12700K
2021
12 cores / 20 threads, 125 Watt
21.78
+391%

Core i7-12700K outperforms Xeon E3-1231 v3 by a whopping 391% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon E3-1231 v3 and Core i7-12700K processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1332244
Place by popularitynot in top-10073
Cost-effectiveness evaluation3.3641.85
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
SeriesXeon (Desktop)Intel Core i7
Power efficiency5.2516.49
Architecture codenameHaswell-WS (2013−2014)Alder Lake, Golden Cove, Gracemont (2021)
Release date11 May 2014 (10 years ago)27 October 2021 (3 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$240$409

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i7-12700K has 1146% better value for money than Xeon E3-1231 v3.

Detailed specifications

Xeon E3-1231 v3 and Core i7-12700K 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)12 (Dodeca-Core)
Threads820
Base clock speed3.4 GHz3.6 GHz
Boost clock speed3.8 GHz5 GHz
Bus typeno dataDMI 4.0
Bus rate5 GT/s8 × 16 GT/s
Multiplierno data36
L1 cache64K (per core)384 KB
L2 cache256K (per core)2 MB
L3 cache8 MB (shared)1 MB
Chip lithography22 nm10 nm
Die size160 mm2215.25 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
Number of transistors1,400 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon E3-1231 v3 and Core i7-12700K 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
SocketFCLGA1150FCLGA1700
Power consumption (TDP)80 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon E3-1231 v3 and Core i7-12700K. 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++
FMA-+
AVX++
vPro++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
My WiFi-no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX+-
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access+no data
SIPP++
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
Fast Memory Access+no data
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Xeon E3-1231 v3 and Core i7-12700K technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key++
Identity Protection+-
OS Guard++
Anti-Theft+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon E3-1231 v3 and Core i7-12700K are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon E3-1231 v3 and Core i7-12700K. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4, DDR5
Maximum memory size32 GB128 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s76.805 GB/s
ECC memory support++

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel UHD Graphics 770
Quick Sync Video-+
Clear Video HDno data+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.5 GHz
Execution Unitsno data32

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Xeon E3-1231 v3 and Core i7-12700K integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data4

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Xeon E3-1231 v3 and Core i7-12700K integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096 x 2160 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data5120 x 3200 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Xeon E3-1231 v3 and Core i7-12700K integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12
OpenGLno data4.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon E3-1231 v3 and Core i7-12700K.

PCIe version3.05.0 and 4.0
PCI Express lanes1620

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 E3-1231 v3 4.44
i7-12700K 21.78
+391%

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 E3-1231 v3 7053
i7-12700K 34598
+391%

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 E3-1231 v3 1196
i7-12700K 2555
+114%

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 E3-1231 v3 3784
i7-12700K 13786
+264%

Cinebench 10 32-bit single-core

Cinebench R10 is an ancient ray tracing benchmark for processors by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. Its single core version uses just one CPU thread to render a futuristic looking motorcycle.

Xeon E3-1231 v3 5655
i7-12700K 9305
+64.5%

Cinebench 10 32-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 10 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R10 using all the processor threads. Possible number of threads is limited by 16 in this version.

Xeon E3-1231 v3 21542
i7-12700K 63484
+195%

Cinebench 11.5 64-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 11.5 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R11.5 which uses all the processor threads. A maximum of 64 threads is supported in this version.

Xeon E3-1231 v3 8
i7-12700K 38
+385%

Cinebench 15 64-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 15 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R15 which uses all the processor threads.

Xeon E3-1231 v3 732
i7-12700K 3325
+354%

Cinebench 15 64-bit single-core

Cinebench R15 (standing for Release 15) is a benchmark made by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. It was superseded by later versions of Cinebench, which use more modern variants of Cinema 4D engine. The Single Core version (sometimes called Single-Thread) only uses a single processor thread to render a room full of reflective spheres and light sources.

Xeon E3-1231 v3 152
i7-12700K 272
+78.9%

Cinebench 11.5 64-bit single-core

Cinebench R11.5 is an old benchmark by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. It was superseded by later versions of Cinebench, which use more modern variants of Cinema 4D engine. The Single Core version loads a single thread with ray tracing to render a glossy room full of crystal spheres and light sources.

Xeon E3-1231 v3 1.7
i7-12700K 3.29
+93.5%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 4.44 21.78
Recency 11 May 2014 27 October 2021
Physical cores 4 12
Threads 8 20
Chip lithography 22 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 80 Watt 125 Watt

Xeon E3-1231 v3 has 56.3% lower power consumption.

i7-12700K, on the other hand, has a 390.5% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 7 years, 200% more physical cores and 150% more threads, and a 120% more advanced lithography process.

The Core i7-12700K is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon E3-1231 v3 in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon E3-1231 v3 is a server/workstation processor while Core i7-12700K is a desktop one.


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