i3-3220 vs Xeon E3-1270L v4

Aggregate performance score

Xeon E3-1270L v4
2015
4 cores / 8 threads, 45 Watt
4.82
+237%
Core i3-3220
2012
2 cores / 4 threads, 55 Watt
1.43

Xeon E3-1270L v4 outperforms Core i3-3220 by a whopping 237% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon E3-1270L v4 and Core i3-3220 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking12432189
Place by popularitynot in top-10082
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data0.14
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Seriesno dataIntel Core i3 (Desktop)
Power efficiency10.142.46
Architecture codenameBroadwell-DT (2015)Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
Release date2 June 2015 (9 years ago)3 September 2012 (12 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$117

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Xeon E3-1270L v4 and Core i3-3220 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)2 (Dual-core)
Threads84
Base clock speed3 GHz3.3 GHz
Boost clock speed3.6 GHz3.3 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
L1 cache64K (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)256 KB (per core)
L3 cache6 MB (shared)3 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm22 nm
Die size182 mm294 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data67 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data65 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Xeon E3-1270L v4 and Core i3-3220 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
Socket1150FCLGA1155
Power consumption (TDP)45 Watt55 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon E3-1270L v4 and Core i3-3220. 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® AVX
AES-NI+-
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
eDRAM128 MBno data
My WiFino data+
Turbo Boost Technology2.0-
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX+-
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring-+
FDI-+

Security technologies

Xeon E3-1270L v4 and Core i3-3220 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Keyno data-
Identity Protection-+
OS Guard+no data
Anti-Theftno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon E3-1270L v4 and Core i3-3220 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon E3-1270L v4 and Core i3-3220. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3L-1333, DDR3L-1600, DDR3L-1866DDR3
Maximum memory size32 GB32 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth29.8 GB/s25.6 GB/s
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel HD Graphics 2500
Quick Sync Video-+
Clear Video HDno data+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.05 GHz
InTru 3Dno data+

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Xeon E3-1270L v4 and Core i3-3220 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data3

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon E3-1270L v4 and Core i3-3220.

PCIe version3.02.0
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 E3-1270L v4 4.82
+237%
i3-3220 1.43

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 E3-1270L v4 7662
+238%
i3-3220 2265

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 4.82 1.43
Recency 2 June 2015 3 September 2012
Physical cores 4 2
Threads 8 4
Chip lithography 14 nm 22 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 55 Watt

Xeon E3-1270L v4 has a 237.1% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 2 years, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, a 57.1% more advanced lithography process, and 22.2% lower power consumption.

The Xeon E3-1270L v4 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-3220 in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon E3-1270L v4 is a server/workstation processor while Core i3-3220 is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon E3-1270L v4 and Core i3-3220, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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