i7-3960X Extreme Edition vs Xeon E5-2687W v4

Aggregate performance score

Xeon E5-2687W v4
2016
12 cores / 24 threads, 160 Watt
11.60
+100%
Core i7-3960X Extreme Edition
2011
6 cores / 12 threads, 130 Watt
5.80

Xeon E5-2687W v4 outperforms Core i7-3960X Extreme Edition by a whopping 100% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon E5-2687W v4 and Core i7-3960X Extreme Edition processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking6851136
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation2.47no data
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Xeon E5Intel Core i7EE
Power efficiency6.614.07
Architecture codenameBroadwell (2015−2019)Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)
Release date20 June 2016 (8 years ago)14 November 2011 (12 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$2,141no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Xeon E5-2687W v4 and Core i7-3960X Extreme Edition 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 cores12 (Dodeca-Core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads2412
Base clock speed3 GHzno data
Boost clock speed3.5 GHz3.3 GHz
Bus typeQPIDMI 2.0
Bus rate2 × 9.6 GT/s5 GT/s
Multiplier3033
L2 cache3 MB1,536 KB
L3 cache30 MB15 MB
Chip lithography14 nm32 nm
Die size306.18 mm2434.72 mm2
Maximum core temperature76 °Cno data
Number of transistors4700 Million2270 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Xeon E5-2687W v4 and Core i7-3960X Extreme Edition 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 configuration2 (Multiprocessor)1 (Uniprocessor)
SocketFCLGA2011no data
Power consumption (TDP)160 Watt130 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon E5-2687W v4 and Core i7-3960X Extreme Edition. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® AVX2no data
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX+-
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access-no data
Demand Based Switching+no data
PAE46 Bitno data

Security technologies

Xeon E5-2687W v4 and Core i7-3960X Extreme Edition technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon E5-2687W v4 and Core i7-3960X Extreme Edition are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon E5-2687W v4 and Core i7-3960X Extreme Edition. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400no data
Maximum memory size1.5 TB64 GB
Max memory channels4no data
Maximum memory bandwidth76.8 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon E5-2687W v4 and Core i7-3960X Extreme Edition.

PCIe version3.02.00
PCI Express lanes4040

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 11.60 5.80
Recency 20 June 2016 14 November 2011
Physical cores 12 6
Threads 24 12
Chip lithography 14 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 160 Watt 130 Watt

Xeon E5-2687W v4 has a 100% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 4 years, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, and a 128.6% more advanced lithography process.

i7-3960X Extreme Edition, on the other hand, has 23.1% lower power consumption.

The Xeon E5-2687W v4 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-3960X Extreme Edition in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon E5-2687W v4 is a server/workstation processor while Core i7-3960X Extreme Edition is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon E5-2687W v4 and Core i7-3960X Extreme Edition, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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