Intel Xeon E3-1240 v3 vs AMD FX-8350

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Intel Xeon E3-1240 v3 or Intel Xeon E3-1240 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 E3-1240 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 E3-1240 v3, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1150 socket.
The AMD FX-8350 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2012 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD FX series.
To use the AMD FX-8350, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3+ socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon E3-1240 v3 Name AMD FX-8350
Intel Xeon E3 Family AMD FX
4 Generation 2
Intel Xeon E3 v3 Group AMD FX-8000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon E3-1240 v3 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E3-1240 v3 is 3.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.8 GHz.
The AMD FX-8350 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD FX-8350 is 4.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.2 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.2 GHz
No Overclocking Yes
normal Core architecture normal
3.4 GHz Frequency 4.0 GHz
8 Threads 8
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 4.1 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading No
4 CPU Cores 8
4x Cores 8x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon E3-1240 v3 does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD FX-8350 does not have integrated graphics.
-- GPU frequency --
-- Release date --
-- Direct X --
GPU name
-- Technology --
-- Max. displays --
-- Shaders --
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Execution units --
-- Generation --
-- GPU (Turbo) --
 
 

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.
-- AVC --
-- VC-1 --
-- VP9 --
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
-- h264 --
-- VP8 --
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
-- JPEG --
-- AV1 --
 
 

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 0 bytes
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC Yes
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth --
DDR3-1600 Memory type
 
 

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 125 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
80 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 125 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon E3-1240 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 AMD FX-8350 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
Q2/2013 Release date Q4/2012
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4
Monolithic Chip design --
Haswell S Architecture Vishera (Bulldozer)
22 nm Technology 32 nm
LGA 1150 Socket AM3+
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
250 $ Release price 170 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
8.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E3-1240 v3
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
13750
13750
AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
11164
11164

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Xeon E3-1240 v3
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
7088
7088
AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
5992
5992

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E3-1240 v3
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
4122
4122
AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
2361
2361

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E3-1240 v3
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
3864
3864
AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
2777
2777

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon E3-1240 v3
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
3515
3515
AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
2144
2144

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E3-1240 v3
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
1969
1969
AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
1543
1543

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon E3-1240 v3
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
1247
1247
AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
576
576

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon E3-1240 v3
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
1028
1028
AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
573
573

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E3-1240 v3
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
731
731
AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
665
665

Blender 2.81 (bmw27)

AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
691.3
691.3

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon E3-1240 v3
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
151
151
AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
96
96