Intel Xeon E5-2696 v3 vs Intel Core i7-7700K
Comparative analysis of Intel Xeon E5-2696 v3 and Intel Core i7-7700K processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Compatibility, Peripherals, Security & Reliability, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization, Graphics, Graphics interfaces, Graphics image quality, Graphics API support. Benchmark processor performance analysis: 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, PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark, Geekbench 4 - Single Core, Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core, GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps), GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps), GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps).
Differences
Reasons to consider the Intel Xeon E5-2696 v3
- 14 more cores, run more applications at once: 18 vs 4
- 28 more threads: 36 vs 8
- 4.5x more L1 cache, more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
- 4.5x more L2 cache, more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
- 5.6x more L3 cache, more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
- 2.1x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s): 13.442 vs 6.484
- Around 99% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s): 209.959 vs 105.712
- Around 65% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s): 1.343 vs 0.816
- 2.6x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s): 8.446 vs 3.196
- 3.4x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s): 27.642 vs 8.073
- Around 95% better performance in 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score: 6767 vs 3469
| Specifications (specs) | |
| Number of cores | 18 vs 4 |
| Number of threads | 36 vs 8 |
| L1 cache | 1.125 MB vs 256 KB |
| L2 cache | 4.5 MB vs 1 MB |
| L3 cache | 45 MB vs 8 MB |
| Max number of CPUs in a configuration | 2 vs 1 |
| Benchmarks | |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 13.442 vs 6.484 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 209.959 vs 105.712 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 1.343 vs 0.816 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) | 8.446 vs 3.196 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 27.642 vs 8.073 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 6767 vs 3469 |
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i7-7700K
- Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
- A newer manufacturing process allows for a more powerful, yet cooler running processor: 14 nm vs 22 nm
| Unlocked | Unlocked vs Locked |
| Manufacturing process technology | 14 nm vs 22 nm |
Compare benchmarks
CPU 1: Intel Xeon E5-2696 v3
CPU 2: Intel Core i7-7700K
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| Name | Intel Xeon E5-2696 v3 | Intel Core i7-7700K |
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| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 13.442 | 6.484 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 209.959 | 105.712 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 1.343 | 0.816 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) | 8.446 | 3.196 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 27.642 | 8.073 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 6767 | 3469 |
| PassMark - Single thread mark | 2710 | |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 9631 | |
| Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 1239 | |
| Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 4751 | |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames) | 2080 | |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames) | 4346 | |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) | 7222 | |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps) | 2080 | |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps) | 4346 | |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) | 7222 |
Compare specifications (specs)
| Intel Xeon E5-2696 v3 | Intel Core i7-7700K | |
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Essentials |
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| Architecture codename | Haswell-EP | Kaby Lake |
| Family | Intel Xeon E5-2600 v3 | |
| Launch date | Q4'14 | 3 January 2017 |
| Place in performance rating | 1304 | 987 |
| Processor Number | E5-2696 v3 | i7-7700K |
| Vertical segment | Server | Desktop |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $339 | |
| Price now | $354.49 | |
| Series | 7th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 Processors | |
| Status | Launched | |
| Value for money (0-100) | 10.00 | |
Performance |
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| 64 bit support | ||
| Base frequency | 2300 MHz | 4.20 GHz |
| Bus Speed | 5 GT/s DMI | 8 GT/s DMI3 |
| L1 cache | 1.125 MB | 256 KB |
| L2 cache | 4.5 MB | 1 MB |
| L3 cache | 45 MB | 8 MB |
| Manufacturing process technology | 22 nm | 14 nm |
| Number of cores | 18 | 4 |
| Number of threads | 36 | 8 |
| Maximum case temperature (TCase) | 72 °C | |
| Maximum core temperature | 100°C | |
| Maximum frequency | 4.50 GHz | |
| Number of QPI Links | 0 | |
| Unlocked | ||
Memory |
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| Max memory channels | 2 | 2 |
| Supported memory types | DDR4 | DDR4-2133/2400, DDR3L-1333/1600 @ 1.35V |
| Maximum memory size | 64 GB | |
Compatibility |
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| Max number of CPUs in a configuration | 2 | 1 |
| Sockets supported | LGA2011-3 (R3) | FCLGA1151 |
| Low Halogen Options Available | ||
| Package Size | 37.5mm x 37.5mm | |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 91 Watt | |
| Thermal Solution | PCG 2015D (130W) | |
Peripherals |
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| Max number of PCIe lanes | 40 | 16 |
| PCI Express revision | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| PCIe configurations | Up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4 | |
| Scalability | 1S Only | |
Security & Reliability |
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| Execute Disable Bit (EDB) | ||
| Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT) | ||
| Intel® Identity Protection technology | ||
| Intel® Memory Protection Extensions (Intel® MPX) | ||
| Intel® OS Guard | ||
| Intel® Secure Key technology | ||
| Intel® Software Guard Extensions (Intel® SGX) | ||
| Secure Boot | ||
Advanced Technologies |
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| Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology | ||
| Fused Multiply-Add 3 (FMA3) | ||
| Intel 64 | ||
| Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX) | ||
| Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions 2 (AVX2) | ||
| Intel® AES New Instructions | ||
| Intel® Hyper-Threading technology | ||
| Intel® Turbo Boost technology | ||
| Idle States | ||
| Instruction set extensions | Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2 | |
| Intel® Optane™ Memory Supported | ||
| Intel® Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) | ||
| Intel® TSX-NI | ||
| Intel® vPro™ Platform Eligibility | ||
| Thermal Monitoring | ||
Virtualization |
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| Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | ||
| Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) | ||
| AMD Virtualization (AMD-V™) | ||
| Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) | ||
Graphics |
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| Device ID | 0x5912 | |
| Graphics base frequency | 350 MHz | |
| Graphics max dynamic frequency | 1.15 GHz | |
| Graphics max frequency | 1.15 GHz | |
| Intel® Clear Video HD technology | ||
| Intel® Clear Video technology | ||
| Intel® InTru™ 3D technology | ||
| Intel® Quick Sync Video | ||
| Max video memory | 64 GB | |
| Processor graphics | Intel® HD Graphics 630 | |
Graphics interfaces |
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| Number of displays supported | 3 | |
Graphics image quality |
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| 4K resolution support | ||
| Max resolution over DisplayPort | 4096x2304@60Hz | |
| Max resolution over eDP | 4096x2304@60Hz | |
| Max resolution over HDMI 1.4 | 4096x2304@24Hz | |
Graphics API support |
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| DirectX | 12 | |
| OpenGL | 4.5 | |
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