i3-1115G4 vs Xeon E3-1285 v6

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon E3-1285 v6
2017
4 cores / 8 threads, 79 Watt
5.51
+45%
Core i3-1115G4
2020
2 cores / 4 threads, 28 Watt
3.80

Xeon E3-1285 v6 outperforms Core i3-1115G4 by a considerable 45% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon E3-1285 v6 and Core i3-1115G4 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking11601479
Place by popularitynot in top-10047
Cost-effectiveness evaluation5.30no data
Market segmentServerLaptop
SeriesIntel Xeon E3Intel Tiger Lake
Power efficiency6.6012.84
Architecture codenameKaby Lake-DT (2017)Tiger Lake-UP3 (2020−2021)
Release date1 August 2017 (7 years ago)2 September 2020 (4 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$450no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Xeon E3-1285 v6 and Core i3-1115G4 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 speed4.1 GHz3 GHz
Boost clock speed4.5 GHz4.1 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate8 GT/s4 GT/s
Multiplier41no data
L1 cache64K (per core)96K (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache8 MB (shared)6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm10 nm SuperFin
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-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon E3-1285 v6 and Core i3-1115G4 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketLGA-1151FCBGA1449
Power consumption (TDP)79 Watt28 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon E3-1285 v6 and Core i3-1115G4. 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, Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI++
FMA-+
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX++
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Xeon E3-1285 v6 and Core i3-1115G4 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
MPX+-
SGXYes with Intel® ME-
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon E3-1285 v6 and Core i3-1115G4 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon E3-1285 v6 and Core i3-1115G4. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2400, DDR3L-1866DDR4
Maximum memory size64 GB64 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth38.397 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel HD Graphics P630Intel UHD Graphics for 11th Gen Intel Processors
Max video memory64 GBno data
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.15 GHz1.25 GHz
Execution Unitsno data48
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Xeon E3-1285 v6 and Core i3-1115G4 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported34
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
DVI+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Xeon E3-1285 v6 and Core i3-1115G4 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2160@24Hz4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over eDP4096x2304@60Hz4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096x2304@60Hz7680x4320@60Hz
Max resolution over VGAN/Ano data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Xeon E3-1285 v6 and Core i3-1115G4 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX1212.1
OpenGL4.44.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon E3-1285 v6 and Core i3-1115G4.

PCIe version3.04.0
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 E3-1285 v6 5.51
+45%
i3-1115G4 3.80

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 E3-1285 v6 8751
+45%
i3-1115G4 6034

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 5.51 3.80
Integrated graphics card 3.11 5.58
Recency 1 August 2017 2 September 2020
Physical cores 4 2
Threads 8 4
Chip lithography 14 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 79 Watt 28 Watt

Xeon E3-1285 v6 has a 45% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

i3-1115G4, on the other hand, has 79.4% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 3 years, a 40% more advanced lithography process, and 182.1% lower power consumption.

The Xeon E3-1285 v6 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-1115G4 in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon E3-1285 v6 is a server/workstation processor while Core i3-1115G4 is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon E3-1285 v6 and Core i3-1115G4, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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