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Intel Xeon E3-1270 or Intel Xeon E3-1270 – 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 E3-1270 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently. It was released in Q2/2011 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Xeon E3 series. To use the Intel Xeon E3-1270, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1155 socket. The Intel Xeon w7-3445 features 20 processor cores and has the capability to manage 40 threads concurrently. It was released in Q1/2023 and belongs to the 12 generation of the Intel Xeon W series. To use the Intel Xeon w7-3445, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 4677 socket. |
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| Intel Xeon E3 | Group | Intel Xeon W-3400 |
| 2 | Generation | 12 |
| Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
| Intel Xeon E3-1270 | Name | Intel Xeon w7-3445 |
| Intel Xeon E3 | Family | Intel Xeon W |
CPU Cores and Base Frequency |
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The Intel Xeon E3-1270 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E3-1270 is 3.4 GHz and turbo frequency for one core is 3.8 GHz. The Intel Xeon w7-3445 has 20 CPU cores and can calculate 40 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon w7-3445 is 2.6 GHz and turbo frequency for one core is 4.8 GHz. The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator. |
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| 8 | Threads | 40 |
| 4x | Cores | 20x |
| 4 | CPU Cores | 20 |
| normal | Core architecture | normal |
| Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
| No | Overclocking | No |
| 3.8 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 core) | 4.8 GHz |
| 3.4 GHz | Frequency | 2.6 GHz |
| 3.6 GHz | Turbo Frequency (all cores) | None |
Internal Graphics |
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The Intel Xeon E3-1270 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon w7-3445 does not have integrated graphics. |
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| 0 bytes | Max. GPU Memory | 0 bytes |
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning |
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Hardware codec support |
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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.
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| -- | VC-1 | -- |
| -- | JPEG | -- |
| -- | AV1 | -- |
| -- | h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | -- |
| -- | AVC | -- |
| -- | h264 | -- |
| -- | VP9 | -- |
| -- | h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | -- |
Memory & PCIe |
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The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 21.3 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 4.0 TB distributed across 8 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 307.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance. |
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| pci | PCIe | pci |
| Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
| DDR3-1333 | Memory type | DDR5-4800 |
| Yes | ECC | Yes |
| 32.0 GB | Max. Memory | 4.0 TB |
| 2 | Memory channels | 8 |
| 21.3 GB/s | Bandwidth | 307.2 GB/s |
Thermal Management |
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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 270 W watts. |
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| None | TDP up | 324 W |
| 80 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 270 W |
| -- | Tjunction max | 94 °C |
Technical details |
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The Intel Xeon E3-1270 is manufactured using a 32 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 Xeon w7-3445 is manufactured using a 10 nm process. In total, this processor boasts a generous 52.5 MB cache. |
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| Q2/2011 | Release date | Q1/2023 |
| VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d, VT-rp, vPro Enterprise |
| SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512, AMX |
| 32 nm | Technology | 10 nm |
| Monolithic | Chip design | Monolithic |
| 339 $ | Release price | 1989 $ |
| Sandy-Bridge | Architecture | Sapphire Rapids-WS |
| 8.0 MB | L3-Cache | 52.5 MB |
| Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Linux, Windows 11, Windows Server |
| Technical data sheet | Documents | Technical data sheet |
| x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
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| LGA 1155 | Socket | LGA 4677 |
| 0 bytes | L2-Cache | 0 bytes |