i7-7800X vs Xeon E5-2683 v3

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon E5-2683 v3
2014
14 cores / 28 threads, 120 Watt
9.27
+14.3%
Core i7-7800X
2017
6 cores / 12 threads, 140 Watt
8.11

Xeon E5-2683 v3 outperforms Core i7-7800X by a moderate 14% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon E5-2683 v3 and Core i7-7800X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking828935
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data3.28
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Seriesno dataIntel Core i7
Power efficiency7.315.48
Architecture codenameHaswell-EP (2014−2015)Skylake (server) (2017−2018)
Release date8 September 2014 (10 years ago)26 June 2017 (7 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$383

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Xeon E5-2683 v3 and Core i7-7800X 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 cores14 (Tetradeca-Core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads2812
Base clock speed2 GHz3.5 GHz
Boost clock speed3 GHz4 GHz
Bus typeno dataDMI 3.0
Bus rate9.6 GT/s4 × 8 GT/s
Multiplierno data35
L1 cache64K (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache35 MB (shared)8.25 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm14 nm
Die size356 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature83 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
Number of transistors2,600 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon E5-2683 v3 and Core i7-7800X 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 configuration21 (Uniprocessor)
SocketFCLGA2011FCLGA2066
Power consumption (TDP)120 Watt140 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon E5-2683 v3 and Core i7-7800X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX-+
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access-no data
Demand Based Switching+no data
PAE46 Bitno data

Security technologies

Xeon E5-2683 v3 and Core i7-7800X technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDB++
Secure Key+no data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon E5-2683 v3 and Core i7-7800X are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon E5-2683 v3 and Core i7-7800X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133DDR4-2400
Maximum memory size768 GB128 GB
Max memory channels44
Maximum memory bandwidth68 GB/s85.33 GB/s
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataN/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon E5-2683 v3 and Core i7-7800X.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanes4028

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 E5-2683 v3 9.27
+14.3%
i7-7800X 8.11

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 E5-2683 v3 14718
+14.2%
i7-7800X 12883

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

Xeon E5-2683 v3 869
i7-7800X 1358
+56.3%

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

Xeon E5-2683 v3 6257
+1.9%
i7-7800X 6140

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 9.27 8.11
Recency 8 September 2014 26 June 2017
Physical cores 14 6
Threads 28 12
Chip lithography 22 nm 14 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 120 Watt 140 Watt

Xeon E5-2683 v3 has a 14.3% higher aggregate performance score, 133.3% more physical cores and 133.3% more threads, and 16.7% lower power consumption.

i7-7800X, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 2 years, and a 57.1% more advanced lithography process.

The Xeon E5-2683 v3 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-7800X in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon E5-2683 v3 is a server/workstation processor while Core i7-7800X is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon E5-2683 v3 and Core i7-7800X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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