i7-14650HX vs Xeon E5-2686 V3

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon E5-2686 V3
2014
18 cores / 36 threads, 120 Watt
11.42
Core i7-14650HX
2024
16 cores / 24 threads, 55 Watt
22.85
+100%

Core i7-14650HX outperforms Xeon E5-2686 V3 by a whopping 100% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon E5-2686 V3 and Core i7-14650HX processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking691231
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentServerLaptop
Seriesno dataRaptor Lake-HX
Power efficiency9.0039.29
Architecture codenameHaswell-EP (2014−2015)Raptor Lake-HX Refresh (2024)
Release date8 September 2014 (10 years ago)8 January 2024 (less than a year ago)

Detailed specifications

Xeon E5-2686 V3 and Core i7-14650HX 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 cores18 (Octadeca-Core)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threads3624
Base clock speed2 GHz2.2 GHz
Boost clock speed3.5 GHz5.1 GHz
Bus rateno data157 MHz
L1 cache64K (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache45 MB (shared)30 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size356 mm2257 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)83 °C72 °C
Number of transistors2,600 millionno data
64 bit support++
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon E5-2686 V3 and Core i7-14650HX 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
Socket2011-3FCBGA1964
Power consumption (TDP)120 Watt55 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon E5-2686 V3 and Core i7-14650HX. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
FMA-+
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data+
TSX++
Thermal Monitoring-+
Flex Memory Accessno data+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Xeon E5-2686 V3 and Core i7-14650HX technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
Secure Keyno data+
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon E5-2686 V3 and Core i7-14650HX are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPTno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon E5-2686 V3 and Core i7-14650HX. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3, DDR4 2133 MHz Quad-channelDDR4, DDR5
Maximum memory sizeno data192 GB
Max memory channelsno data2
Maximum memory bandwidthno data89.6 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel UHD Graphics for 14th Gen Intel Processors
Quick Sync Video-+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.6 GHz
Execution Unitsno data16

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Xeon E5-2686 V3 and Core i7-14650HX integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data4

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Xeon E5-2686 V3 and Core i7-14650HX integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096 x 2160 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data5120 x 3200 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Xeon E5-2686 V3 and Core i7-14650HX integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12.1
OpenGLno data4.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon E5-2686 V3 and Core i7-14650HX.

PCIe version3.05.0 and 4.0
PCI Express lanes4016

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 E5-2686 V3 11.42
i7-14650HX 22.85
+100%

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 E5-2686 V3 18148
i7-14650HX 36293
+100%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 11.42 22.85
Recency 8 September 2014 8 January 2024
Physical cores 18 16
Threads 36 24
Power consumption (TDP) 120 Watt 55 Watt

Xeon E5-2686 V3 has 12.5% more physical cores and 50% more threads.

i7-14650HX, on the other hand, has a 100.1% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 9 years, and 118.2% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-14650HX is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon E5-2686 V3 in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon E5-2686 V3 is a server/workstation processor while Core i7-14650HX is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon E5-2686 V3 and Core i7-14650HX, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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