Intel Xeon E3-1220 v3 vs Intel Core i7-3517UE

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Intel Xeon E3-1220 v3 or Intel Xeon E3-1220 v3 – 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 Xeon E3-1220 v3 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 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 E3-1220 v3, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1150 socket.
The Intel Core i7-3517UE features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2012 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-3517UE, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1023 socket.
Intel Xeon E3 Family Intel Core i7
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Xeon E3-1220 v3 Name Intel Core i7-3517UE
Intel Xeon E3 v3 Group Intel Core i 3000U
4 Generation 3
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon E3-1220 v3 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E3-1220 v3 is 3.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.5 GHz.
The Intel Core i7-3517UE has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-3517UE is 1.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.8 GHz.
4x Cores 2x
3.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
3.1 GHz Frequency 1.7 GHz
4 CPU Cores 2
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking No
4 Threads 4
3.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 2.8 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon E3-1220 v3 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i7-3517UE has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-3517UE 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.
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.0 GHz
-- Release date Q1/2011
-- Execution units 16
-- Direct X 11.0
-- Max. displays --
-- Shaders 128
GPU name Intel HD Graphics 4000
-- GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Generation 7
-- Technology 22 nm
 
 

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.
-- VP8 No
-- VP9 No
-- AVC Decode / Encode
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- JPEG Decode
-- VC-1 Decode
-- AV1 No
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
 
 

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.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 16.0 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.
Yes AES-NI Yes
32.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3L-1600, DDR3L-1333, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 2
Yes ECC Yes
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 80 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 17 W watts.
80 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 17 W
-- Tjunction max 105 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon E3-1220 v3 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 8.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i7-3517UE is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q2/2013 Release date Q2/2012
LGA 1150 Socket BGA 1023
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
8.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
Haswell S Architecture Ivy Bridge U
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
190 $ Release price 280 $
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
22 nm Technology 22 nm