i3-8350K vs Xeon E3-1285 v6

Aggregate performance score

Xeon E3-1285 v6
2017
4 cores / 8 threads, 79 Watt
5.53
+27.4%
Core i3-8350K
2017
4 cores / 4 threads, 91 Watt
4.34

Xeon E3-1285 v6 outperforms Core i3-8350K by a significant 27% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon E3-1285 v6 and Core i3-8350K processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking11481351
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation5.593.37
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Xeon E3Intel Core i3
Power efficiency6.604.49
Architecture codenameKaby Lake-DT (2017)Coffee Lake (2017−2019)
Release date1 August 2017 (7 years ago)24 September 2017 (7 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$450$168

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Xeon E3-1285 v6 has 66% better value for money than i3-8350K.

Detailed specifications

Xeon E3-1285 v6 and Core i3-8350K 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 speed4.1 GHz4 GHz
Boost clock speed4.5 GHz4 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0DMI 3.0
Bus rate8 GT/s4 × 8 GT/s
Multiplier4140
L1 cache256 KB256 KB
L2 cache1 MB1 MB
L3 cache8 MB (shared)8 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm14 nm
Die size160 mm2126 mm2
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 E3-1285 v6 and Core i3-8350K 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 (Uniprocessor)
SocketLGA-1151FCLGA1151
Power consumption (TDP)79 Watt91 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon E3-1285 v6 and Core i3-8350K. 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 Technology2.0-
Hyper-Threading Technology+-
TSX+-
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++

Security technologies

Xeon E3-1285 v6 and Core i3-8350K technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+-
EDB++
Secure Key++
MPX++
Identity Protection-+
SGXYes with Intel® MEYes with Intel® ME
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon E3-1285 v6 and Core i3-8350K 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 i3-8350K. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2400, DDR3L-1866DDR4-2400
Maximum memory size64 GB64 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth38.397 GB/s38.397 GB/s
ECC memory support++

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
Compare
Intel HD Graphics P630Intel UHD Graphics 630
Max video memory64 GB64 GB
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video++
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.15 GHz1.15 GHz
InTru 3D++

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Xeon E3-1285 v6 and Core i3-8350K integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported33
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
DVI+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Xeon E3-1285 v6 and Core i3-8350K integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support++
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2160@24Hz4096x2304@24Hz
Max resolution over eDP4096x2304@60Hz4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096x2304@60Hz4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over VGAN/Ano data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Xeon E3-1285 v6 and Core i3-8350K integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX1212
OpenGL4.44.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon E3-1285 v6 and Core i3-8350K.

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 E3-1285 v6 5.53
+27.4%
i3-8350K 4.34

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
+27.4%
i3-8350K 6871

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 5.53 4.34
Integrated graphics card 3.11 3.09
Recency 1 August 2017 24 September 2017
Threads 8 4
Power consumption (TDP) 79 Watt 91 Watt

Xeon E3-1285 v6 has a 27.4% higher aggregate performance score, 0.6% faster integrated GPU, 100% more threads, and 15.2% lower power consumption.

i3-8350K, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 1 month.

The Xeon E3-1285 v6 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-8350K in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon E3-1285 v6 is a server/workstation processor while Core i3-8350K is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon E3-1285 v6 and Core i3-8350K, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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