Intel Core i7-3687U vs Intel Xeon E3-1230 v3

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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Intel Core i7-3687U or Intel Core i7-3687U – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i7-3687U features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2013 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-3687U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1023 socket.
The Intel Xeon E3-1230 v3 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2013 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Xeon E3 series.
To use the Intel Xeon E3-1230 v3, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1150 socket.
3 Generation 4
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Xeon E3
Intel Core i 3000U Group Intel Xeon E3 v3
Intel Core i7-3687U Name Intel Xeon E3-1230 v3
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-3687U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-3687U is 2.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.3 GHz.
The Intel Xeon E3-1230 v3 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E3-1230 v3 is 3.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.7 GHz.
2 CPU Cores 4
4 Threads 8
3.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.7 GHz
2.1 GHz Frequency 3.3 GHz
2x Cores 4x
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
3.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.7 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-3687U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-3687U uses the Intel HD Graphics 4000, which has 128 texture shaders
and 16 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Xeon E3-1230 v3 does not have integrated graphics.
7 Generation --
Q1/2011 Release date --
-- Max. displays --
16 Execution units --
128 Shaders --
1.2 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
0.35 GHz GPU frequency --
22 nm Technology --
Intel HD Graphics 4000 GPU name
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
11.0 Direct X --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
Decode JPEG --
Decode / Encode h264 --
No AV1 --
No VP9 --
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
Decode / Encode AVC --
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
No VP8 --
Decode VC-1 --
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
32.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
DDR3L-1600, DDR3L-1333, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3-1600
Yes AES-NI Yes
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
No ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 17 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 80 W watts.
17 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 80 W
105 °C Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-3687U is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Xeon E3-1230 v3 is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
Q1/2013 Release date Q2/2013
Ivy Bridge U Architecture Haswell S
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
4.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
22 nm Technology 22 nm
BGA 1023 Socket LGA 1150
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
346 $ Release price 210 $
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E3-1230 v3
4C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
13125
13125
Intel Core i7-3687U
2C 4T @ 2.1 GHz
5548
5548

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E3-1230 v3
4C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
4108
4108
Intel Core i7-3687U
2C 4T @ 2.1 GHz
1239
1239

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E3-1230 v3
4C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
3754
3754
Intel Core i7-3687U
2C 4T @ 2.1 GHz
1376
1376

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon E3-1230 v3
4C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
1217
1217
Intel Core i7-3687U
2C 4T @ 2.1 GHz
635
635