Ultra 7 258V vs Xeon E3-1240 v6

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon E3-1240 v6
2017
4 cores / 8 threads, 72 Watt
5.55
Core Ultra 7 258V
2024
8 cores / 8 threads, 17 Watt
12.52
+126%

Core Ultra 7 258V outperforms Xeon E3-1240 v6 by a whopping 126% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon E3-1240 v6 and Core Ultra 7 258V processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1151621
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation6.83no data
Market segmentServerLaptop
SeriesIntel Xeon E3no data
Power efficiency7.1668.40
Architecture codenameKaby Lake (2016−2019)Lunar Lake (2024)
Release date28 March 2017 (7 years ago)24 September 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$272no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Xeon E3-1240 v6 and Core Ultra 7 258V 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)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads88
Base clock speed3.7 GHz2.2 GHz
Boost clock speed4.1 GHz4.8 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate8 GT/s37 MHz
Multiplier37no data
L1 cache256 KB192 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB2.5 MB (per core)
L3 cache8 MB12 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm3 nm
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data

Compatibility

Information on Xeon E3-1240 v6 and Core Ultra 7 258V 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
SocketFCLGA1151Intel BGA 2833
Power consumption (TDP)72 Watt17 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon E3-1240 v6 and Core Ultra 7 258V. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2no data
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX++
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-

Security technologies

Xeon E3-1240 v6 and Core Ultra 7 258V technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB+no data
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 E3-1240 v6 and Core Ultra 7 258V are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon E3-1240 v6 and Core Ultra 7 258V. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2400, DDR3L-1866DDR5
Maximum memory size64 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth38.397 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataArc 140V

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Xeon E3-1240 v6 and Core Ultra 7 258V 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 E3-1240 v6 and Core Ultra 7 258V integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXN/Ano data
OpenGLN/Ano data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon E3-1240 v6 and Core Ultra 7 258V.

PCIe version3.05.0
PCI Express lanes164

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 E3-1240 v6 5.55
Ultra 7 258V 12.52
+126%

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 E3-1240 v6 8656
Ultra 7 258V 19509
+125%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 5.55 12.52
Recency 28 March 2017 24 September 2024
Physical cores 4 8
Chip lithography 14 nm 3 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 72 Watt 17 Watt

Ultra 7 258V has a 125.6% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 7 years, 100% more physical cores, a 366.7% more advanced lithography process, and 323.5% lower power consumption.

The Core Ultra 7 258V is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon E3-1240 v6 in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon E3-1240 v6 is a server/workstation processor while Core Ultra 7 258V is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon E3-1240 v6 and Core Ultra 7 258V, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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