i3-9350K vs Xeon E3-1270 v3

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon E3-1270 v3
2013
4 cores / 8 threads, 80 Watt
4.58
Core i3-9350K
2019
4 cores / 4 threads, 91 Watt
4.85
+5.9%

Core i3-9350K outperforms Xeon E3-1270 v3 by a small 6% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon E3-1270 v3 and Core i3-9350K processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking13061250
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation2.32no data
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Power efficiency5.425.04
Architecture codenameHaswell-WS (2013−2014)Coffee Lake (2017−2019)
Release date2 June 2013 (11 years ago)23 April 2019 (5 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$370no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Xeon E3-1270 v3 and Core i3-9350K 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)
Threads84
Base clock speed3.5 GHz4 GHz
Boost clock speed3.9 GHz4.6 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/s8 GT/s
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)256K (per core)
L3 cache8192 KB (shared)6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm14 nm
Die size160 mm2no data
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 E3-1270 v3 and Core i3-9350K 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
SocketFCLGA1150FCLGA1151
Power consumption (TDP)80 Watt91 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon E3-1270 v3 and Core i3-9350K. 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 Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology+-
TSX+-
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access+no data
SIPP+-
Fast Memory Access+no data

Security technologies

Xeon E3-1270 v3 and Core i3-9350K technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key++
MPX-+
Identity Protection++
SGXno dataYes with Intel® ME
OS Guard++
Anti-Theft+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon E3-1270 v3 and Core i3-9350K are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon E3-1270 v3 and Core i3-9350K. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3, DDR4DDR4-2400
Maximum memory size32 GB64 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s37.5 GB/s
ECC memory support++

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel UHD Graphics 630
Max video memoryno data64 GB
Quick Sync Video-+
Clear Videono data+
Clear Video HDno data+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.15 GHz
InTru 3Dno data+

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Xeon E3-1270 v3 and Core i3-9350K integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data3

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Xeon E3-1270 v3 and Core i3-9350K integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution supportno data+
Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096 x 2304@24Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data4096 x 2304@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data4096 x 2304@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Xeon E3-1270 v3 and Core i3-9350K integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12
OpenGLno data4.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon E3-1270 v3 and Core i3-9350K.

PCIe version3.03.0
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 E3-1270 v3 4.58
i3-9350K 4.85
+5.9%

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 E3-1270 v3 7270
i3-9350K 7700
+5.9%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 4.58 4.85
Recency 2 June 2013 23 April 2019
Threads 8 4
Chip lithography 22 nm 14 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 80 Watt 91 Watt

Xeon E3-1270 v3 has 100% more threads, and 13.8% lower power consumption.

i3-9350K, on the other hand, has a 5.9% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 5 years, and a 57.1% more advanced lithography process.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Xeon E3-1270 v3 and Core i3-9350K.

Be aware that Xeon E3-1270 v3 is a server/workstation processor while Core i3-9350K is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon E3-1270 v3 and Core i3-9350K, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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