i7-11700B vs Xeon E5-2697 v3

Aggregate performance score

Xeon E5-2697 v3
2014
14 cores / 28 threads, 145 Watt
12.14
Core i7-11700B
2021
8 cores / 16 threads, 65 Watt
14.73
+21.3%

Core i7-11700B outperforms Xeon E5-2697 v3 by a significant 21% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon E5-2697 v3 and Core i7-11700B processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking655505
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentServerLaptop
Power efficiency7.6320.66
Architecture codenameHaswell-EP (2014−2015)no data
Release date8 September 2014 (10 years ago)1 April 2021 (3 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Xeon E5-2697 v3 and Core i7-11700B 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)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads2816
Base clock speed2.6 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost clock speed3.6 GHz4.8 GHz
Bus rate9.6 GT/s8 GT/s
L1 cache64K (per core)no data
L2 cache256K (per core)no data
L3 cache35 MB (shared)24 MB
Chip lithography22 nm10 nm SuperFin
Die size356 mm2no data
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)77 °Cno data
Number of transistors5,560 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Xeon E5-2697 v3 and Core i7-11700B 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
SocketFCLGA2011FCBGA1787
Power consumption (TDP)145 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon E5-2697 v3 and Core i7-11700B. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX+-
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology++
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access-+
Demand Based Switching+no data
PAE46 Bitno data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Xeon E5-2697 v3 and Core i7-11700B technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+-
EDB++
Secure Key++
Identity Protection-+
SGXno dataYes with Intel® ME
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon E5-2697 v3 and Core i7-11700B are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon E5-2697 v3 and Core i7-11700B. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133Up to 3200 MT/s
Maximum memory size768 GB128 GB
Max memory channels42
Maximum memory bandwidth68 GB/s51.2 GB/s
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel® UHD Graphics for 11th Gen Intel® Processors
Quick Sync Video-+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.45 GHz
Execution Unitsno data32

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Xeon E5-2697 v3 and Core i7-11700B integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data4

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Xeon E5-2697 v3 and Core i7-11700B integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution supportno data+
Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data4096 x 2304@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data7680x4320@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Xeon E5-2697 v3 and Core i7-11700B integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12
OpenGLno data4.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon E5-2697 v3 and Core i7-11700B.

PCIe version3.0no data
PCI Express lanes4020

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 E5-2697 v3 12.14
i7-11700B 14.73
+21.3%

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 E5-2697 v3 18579
i7-11700B 22535
+21.3%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 12.14 14.73
Recency 8 September 2014 1 April 2021
Physical cores 14 8
Threads 28 16
Chip lithography 22 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 145 Watt 65 Watt

Xeon E5-2697 v3 has 75% more physical cores and 75% more threads.

i7-11700B, on the other hand, has a 21.3% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 6 years, a 120% more advanced lithography process, and 123.1% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-11700B is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon E5-2697 v3 in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon E5-2697 v3 is a server/workstation processor while Core i7-11700B is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon E5-2697 v3 and Core i7-11700B, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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