Ryzen 5 7600X vs Xeon E3-1246 v3

Aggregate performance score

Xeon E3-1246 v3
2014
4 cores / 8 threads, 84 Watt
4.61
Ryzen 5 7600X
2022
6 cores / 12 threads, 105 Watt
17.99
+290%

Ryzen 5 7600X outperforms Xeon E3-1246 v3 by a whopping 290% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon E3-1246 v3 and Ryzen 5 7600X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1291339
Place by popularitynot in top-10069
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Seriesno dataAMD Ryzen 5
Power efficiency5.1716.15
Architecture codenameno dataRaphael (Zen4) (2022−2023)
Release date1 April 2014 (10 years ago)27 September 2022 (2 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Xeon E3-1246 v3 and Ryzen 5 7600X 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)
Threads812
Base clock speed3.5 GHz4.7 GHz
Boost clock speed3.9 GHz5.3 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/sno data
L1 cacheno data384 KB
L2 cacheno data6 MB
L3 cache8 MB Intel® Smart Cache32 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm5 nm, 6 nm
Die sizeno data70 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data95 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data61 °C
Number of transistorsno dataCCD: 6,5 Mrd + IOD: 3,4 Mrd Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon E3-1246 v3 and Ryzen 5 7600X 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
SocketFCLGA1150AM5
Power consumption (TDP)84 Watt105 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon E3-1246 v3 and Ryzen 5 7600X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX25 nm, 0.650 - 1.475V
AES-NI++
AVX-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
My WiFi-no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX+-
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access+no data
SIPP+-
FDI+no data
Fast Memory Access+no data
Precision Boost 2no data+

Security technologies

Xeon E3-1246 v3 and Ryzen 5 7600X technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon E3-1246 v3 and Ryzen 5 7600X are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon E3-1246 v3 and Ryzen 5 7600X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3L-1333, DDR3L-1600DDR5-5200
Maximum memory size32 GB128 GB
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataAMD Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000)
Max video memory1.7 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.2 GHzno data
Execution Units20no data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Xeon E3-1246 v3 and Ryzen 5 7600X integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
VGA+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Xeon E3-1246 v3 and Ryzen 5 7600X integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.43840x2160@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort3840x2160@60Hzno data
Max resolution over VGA2880x1800@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Xeon E3-1246 v3 and Ryzen 5 7600X integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX11.2no data
OpenGL4.3no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon E3-1246 v3 and Ryzen 5 7600X.

PCIe version3.05.0
PCI Express lanes1624

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 E3-1246 v3 4.61
Ryzen 5 7600X 17.99
+290%

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 E3-1246 v3 7292
Ryzen 5 7600X 28477
+291%

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 E3-1246 v3 1175
Ryzen 5 7600X 2890
+146%

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 E3-1246 v3 3617
Ryzen 5 7600X 12950
+258%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 4.61 17.99
Recency 1 April 2014 27 September 2022
Physical cores 4 6
Threads 8 12
Chip lithography 22 nm 5 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 84 Watt 105 Watt

Xeon E3-1246 v3 has 25% lower power consumption.

Ryzen 5 7600X, on the other hand, has a 290.2% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 8 years, 50% more physical cores and 50% more threads, and a 340% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen 5 7600X is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon E3-1246 v3 in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon E3-1246 v3 is a server/workstation processor while Ryzen 5 7600X is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon E3-1246 v3 and Ryzen 5 7600X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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