i3-7350K vs Xeon E3-1270L v4

Aggregate performance score

Xeon E3-1270L v4
2015
4 cores / 8 threads, 45 Watt
4.82
+54%
Core i3-7350K
2017
2 cores / 4 threads, 60 Watt
3.13

Xeon E3-1270L v4 outperforms Core i3-7350K by an impressive 54% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon E3-1270L v4 and Core i3-7350K processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking12431613
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data0.82
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Seriesno dataIntel Core i3
Power efficiency10.144.94
Architecture codenameBroadwell-DT (2015)Kaby Lake (2016−2019)
Release date2 June 2015 (9 years ago)3 January 2017 (7 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$179

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Xeon E3-1270L v4 and Core i3-7350K 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 GHz4.2 GHz
Boost clock speed3.6 GHz4.2 GHz
Bus typeno dataDMI 3.0
Bus rate5 GT/s8 GT/s
Multiplierno data42
L1 cache64K (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)256K (per core)
L3 cache6 MB (shared)4 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm14 nm
Die size182 mm2no data
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data65 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon E3-1270L v4 and Core i3-7350K 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 (Uniprocessor)
Socket1150FCLGA1151
Power consumption (TDP)45 Watt60 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon E3-1270L v4 and Core i3-7350K. 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)++
eDRAM128 MBno data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0-
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX+-
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring-+
FDI-no data

Security technologies

Xeon E3-1270L v4 and Core i3-7350K technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+-
EDB++
Secure Keyno data+
MPX-+
Identity Protection-+
SGXno dataYes with Intel® ME
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon E3-1270L v4 and Core i3-7350K 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 i3-7350K. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3L-1333, DDR3L-1600, DDR3L-1866DDR4
Maximum memory size32 GB64 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth29.8 GB/s38.397 GB/s
ECC memory support++

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

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

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Xeon E3-1270L v4 and Core i3-7350K integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data3

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Xeon E3-1270L v4 and Core i3-7350K integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution supportno data+
Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096x2304@24Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data4096x2304@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Xeon E3-1270L v4 and Core i3-7350K integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12
OpenGLno data4.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon E3-1270L v4 and Core i3-7350K.

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 E3-1270L v4 4.82
+54%
i3-7350K 3.13

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
+54.3%
i3-7350K 4967

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 4.82 3.13
Recency 2 June 2015 3 January 2017
Physical cores 4 2
Threads 8 4
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 60 Watt

Xeon E3-1270L v4 has a 54% higher aggregate performance score, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, and 33.3% lower power consumption.

i3-7350K, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 1 year.

The Xeon E3-1270L v4 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-7350K in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon E3-1270L v4 is a server/workstation processor while Core i3-7350K is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon E3-1270L v4 and Core i3-7350K, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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