Intel Xeon E5-2620 v3 vs Intel Core i7-3770K
Comparative analysis of Intel Xeon E5-2620 v3 and Intel Core i7-3770K processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Compatibility, Peripherals, Security & Reliability, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization, Graphics, Graphics interfaces. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark, Geekbench 4 - Single Core, Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core, CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s), 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score, GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps).
Differences
Reasons to consider the Intel Xeon E5-2620 v3
- 2 more cores, run more applications at once: 6 vs 4
- 4 more threads: 12 vs 8
- Around 8% higher maximum core temperature: 72.6°C vs 67.4°C
- 24x more maximum memory size: 768 GB vs 32 GB
- 2x better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 13211 vs 6472
- Around 17% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core: 3958 vs 3395
- 3.3x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s): 16.123 vs 4.87
- 2.3x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s): 194.017 vs 83.411
- 2.5x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s): 1.526 vs 0.606
- 3.4x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s): 7.846 vs 2.325
- 7.7x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s): 47.998 vs 6.205
Specifications (specs) | |
Number of cores | 6 vs 4 |
Number of threads | 12 vs 8 |
Maximum core temperature | 72.6°C vs 67.4°C |
Maximum memory size | 768 GB vs 32 GB |
Max number of CPUs in a configuration | 2 vs 1 |
Benchmarks | |
PassMark - CPU mark | 13211 vs 6472 |
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 3958 vs 3395 |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 16.123 vs 4.87 |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 194.017 vs 83.411 |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 1.526 vs 0.606 |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) | 7.846 vs 2.325 |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 47.998 vs 6.205 |
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i7-3770K
- Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
- Around 22% higher clock speed: 3.90 GHz vs 3.20 GHz
- Around 10% lower typical power consumption: 77 Watt vs 85 Watt
- Around 22% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 2071 vs 1696
- Around 24% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Single Core: 867 vs 697
Specifications (specs) | |
Unlocked | Unlocked vs Locked |
Maximum frequency | 3.90 GHz vs 3.20 GHz |
Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 77 Watt vs 85 Watt |
Benchmarks | |
PassMark - Single thread mark | 2071 vs 1696 |
Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 867 vs 697 |
Compare benchmarks
CPU 1: Intel Xeon E5-2620 v3
CPU 2: Intel Core i7-3770K
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CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) |
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Name | Intel Xeon E5-2620 v3 | Intel Core i7-3770K |
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PassMark - Single thread mark | 1696 | 2071 |
PassMark - CPU mark | 13211 | 6472 |
Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 697 | 867 |
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 3958 | 3395 |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 16.123 | 4.87 |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 194.017 | 83.411 |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 1.526 | 0.606 |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) | 7.846 | 2.325 |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 47.998 | 6.205 |
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 2122 | |
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) | 2356 | |
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) | 2356 |
Compare specifications (specs)
Intel Xeon E5-2620 v3 | Intel Core i7-3770K | |
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Essentials |
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Architecture codename | Haswell | Ivy Bridge |
Launch date | Q3'14 | 8 April 2012 |
Place in performance rating | 1404 | 2066 |
Processor Number | E5-2620V3 | i7-3770K |
Series | Intel® Xeon® Processor E5 v3 Family | Legacy Intel® Core™ Processors |
Status | Launched | Discontinued |
Vertical segment | Server | Desktop |
Launch price (MSRP) | $294 | |
Price now | $247.99 | |
Value for money (0-100) | 11.31 | |
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64 bit support | ||
Base frequency | 2.40 GHz | 3.50 GHz |
Bus Speed | 8 GT/s QPI | 5 GT/s DMI |
Manufacturing process technology | 22 nm | 22 nm |
Maximum core temperature | 72.6°C | 67.4°C |
Maximum frequency | 3.20 GHz | 3.90 GHz |
Number of cores | 6 | 4 |
Number of QPI Links | 2 | |
Number of threads | 12 | 8 |
VID voltage range | 0.65V–1.30V | |
Die size | 160 mm | |
L1 cache | 64 KB (per core) | |
L2 cache | 1024 KB | |
L3 cache | 8192 KB | |
Maximum case temperature (TCase) | 67 °C | |
Transistor count | 1400 million | |
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Memory |
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Max memory channels | 4 | 2 |
Maximum memory bandwidth | 59 GB/s | 25.6 GB/s |
Maximum memory size | 768 GB | 32 GB |
Supported memory types | DDR4 1600/1866 | DDR3 1333/1600 |
Compatibility |
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Low Halogen Options Available | ||
Max number of CPUs in a configuration | 2 | 1 |
Package Size | 52.5mm x 45mm | 37.5mm x 37.5mm |
Sockets supported | FCLGA2011-3 | FCLGA1155 |
Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 85 Watt | 77 Watt |
Thermal Solution | 2011D | |
Peripherals |
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Max number of PCIe lanes | 40 | |
PCI Express revision | 3.0 | 3.0 |
PCIe configurations | x4, x8, x16 | up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8 & 2x4 |
Scalability | 2S | |
Security & Reliability |
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Execute Disable Bit (EDB) | ||
Intel® Identity Protection technology | ||
Intel® OS Guard | ||
Intel® Secure Key technology | ||
Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT) | ||
Anti-Theft technology | ||
Advanced Technologies |
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Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology | ||
Idle States | ||
Instruction set extensions | Intel® AVX2 | Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX |
Intel 64 | ||
Intel® AES New Instructions | ||
Intel® Demand Based Switching | ||
Intel® Flex Memory Access | ||
Intel® Hyper-Threading technology | ||
Intel® TSX-NI | ||
Intel® Turbo Boost technology | ||
Intel® vPro™ Platform Eligibility | ||
Physical Address Extensions (PAE) | 46-bit | |
Thermal Monitoring | ||
Flexible Display interface (FDI) | ||
Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX) | ||
Virtualization |
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Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | ||
Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) | ||
Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) | ||
Graphics |
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Device ID | 0x162 | |
Graphics base frequency | 650 MHz | |
Graphics max dynamic frequency | 1.15 GHz | |
Graphics max frequency | 1.15 GHz | |
Intel® Clear Video HD technology | ||
Intel® Flexible Display Interface (Intel® FDI) | ||
Intel® InTru™ 3D technology | ||
Intel® Quick Sync Video | ||
Processor graphics | Intel® HD Graphics 4000 | |
Graphics interfaces |
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Number of displays supported | 3 | |
Wireless Display (WiDi) support |