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Key Differences
In short — Core i7-4790 outperforms Xeon E3-1280 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-4790 is 1124 days newer than Xeon E3-1280.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-4790
- Performs up to 8% better in Ready or Not than Xeon E3-1280 - 261 vs 242 FPS
- Consumes up to 12% less energy than Intel Xeon E3-1280 - 84 vs 95 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Xeon E3-1280 doesn't have integrated graphics
Ready or Not
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Core i7-4790
Desktop • May 1st, 2014
FPS
261
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.55/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$144
100%
FPS and Value Winner
Intel Core i7-4790 Processor 3.6GHz 8MB LGA 1150 CPU, OEM (CM8064601560113)
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Xeon E3-1280
Server/Workstation • Apr 3rd, 2011
Core i7-4790
Desktop • May 1st, 2014
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Xeon E3-1280 | vs | Intel Core i7-4790 |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 3rd, 2011 | Release Date | May 1st, 2014 |
| Xeon E3 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Sandy Bridge-EP | Codename | Haswell |
| Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1150 |
Server | Segment | Desktop |
| 4 | Cores | 4 |
| 8 | Threads | 8 |
| 3.5 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
| 3.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.0 GHz |
| 95 W | TDP | 84 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
| 35.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4600 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
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