i7-3615QE vs Xeon E3-1265L v3

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon E3-1265L v3
2013
4 cores / 8 threads, 45 Watt
3.91
+10.8%
Core i7-3615QE
2012
4 cores / 8 threads, 45 Watt
3.53

Xeon E3-1265L v3 outperforms Core i7-3615QE by a moderate 11% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon E3-1265L v3 and Core i7-3615QE processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking14351522
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.81no data
Market segmentServerLaptop
Power efficiency8.227.42
Architecture codenameHaswell-WS (2013−2014)Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
Release date2 June 2013 (11 years ago)29 April 2012 (12 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$710no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Xeon E3-1265L v3 and Core i7-3615QE 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)
Threads88
Base clock speed2.5 GHz2.3 GHz
Boost clock speed3.7 GHz3.3 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/sno data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)256 KB (per core)
L3 cache8192 KB (shared)6144 KB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm22 nm
Die size160 mm2160 mm2
Number of transistors1,400 million1,400 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Xeon E3-1265L v3 and Core i7-3615QE 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
SocketFCLGA1150Intel BGA1023
Power consumption (TDP)45 Watt45 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon E3-1265L v3 and Core i7-3615QE. 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++
TSX+-
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access+no data
SIPP+-
FDI+no data
Fast Memory Access+no data

Security technologies

Xeon E3-1265L v3 and Core i7-3615QE technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
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 E3-1265L v3 and Core i7-3615QE are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon E3-1265L v3 and Core i7-3615QE. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3, DDR4unknown Dual-channel
Maximum memory size32 GBno data
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 cardIntel® HD Graphics for 4th Generation Intel® ProcessorsIntel HD 4000
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.2 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Xeon E3-1265L v3 and Core i7-3615QE integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon E3-1265L v3 and Core i7-3615QE.

PCIe version3.0no data
PCI Express lanes16no data

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 E3-1265L v3 3.91
+10.8%
i7-3615QE 3.53

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 E3-1265L v3 6215
+11%
i7-3615QE 5601

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.91 3.53
Recency 2 June 2013 29 April 2012

Xeon E3-1265L v3 has a 10.8% higher aggregate performance score, and an age advantage of 1 year.

The Xeon E3-1265L v3 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-3615QE in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon E3-1265L v3 is a server/workstation processor while Core i7-3615QE is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon E3-1265L v3 and Core i7-3615QE, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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