Xeon e3-1240 v3 vs i7 4770

Price now 228$

Games supported 95%

Price now 119$

Games supported 95%

General info

Comparing Core i7-4770 and Xeon E3-1240 v3 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Value for money

To get the index we compare the characteristics of the processors and their cost, taking into account the cost of other processors.

Technical specs

Core i7-4770 and Xeon E3-1240 v3 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.

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-4770 and Xeon E3-1240 v3 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.

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-4770 and Xeon E3-1240 v3. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Security technologies

Core i7-4770 and Xeon E3-1240 v3 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-4770 and Xeon E3-1240 v3 are enumerated here.

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-4770 and Xeon E3-1240 v3. Depending on the motherboards, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-4770 and Xeon E3-1240 v3 integrated GPUs.

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-4770 and Xeon E3-1240 v3 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-4770 and Xeon E3-1240 v3 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-4770 and Xeon E3-1240 v3.

Benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.

Overall 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 E3-1240 v3 7.02

+0.6%

• Passmark
• GeekBench 5 Single-Core
• GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

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.

Benchmark coverage: 68%

Xeon E3-1240 v3 7075

+0.6%

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

Benchmark coverage: 37%

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

Benchmark coverage: 37%

Mining hashrates

Cryptocurrency mining performance of Core i7-4770 and Xeon E3-1240 v3. Usually measured in megahashes per second.

Gaming performance

Advantages and disadvantages

Technical City couldn't decide between

Intel Core i7-4770

and

Intel Xeon E3-1240 v3

The differences in performance seem too small.

Be aware that Core i7-4770 is a desktop processor while Xeon E3-1240 v3 is a server/workstation one.

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Competitors of Core i7-4770 by AMD

We believe that the nearest equivalent to Core i7-4770 from AMD is Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE, which is nearly equal in speed and higher by 7 positions in our rating.

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