Key Differences
In short — Xeon E3-1225 v3 outperforms Core i7-3960X on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Xeon E3-1225 v3 is 566 days newer than Core i7-3960X.
Advantages of Intel Xeon E3-1225 v3
- Performs up to 2% better in Metro Exodus than Core i7-3960X - 143 vs 140 FPS
- Consumes up to 35% less energy than Intel Core i7-3960X - 84 vs 130 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-3960X doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i7-3960X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Xeon E3-1225 v3 - 12 vs 4 threads
Metro Exodus
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Extreme
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
FPS
140
97%
Value, $/FPS
$2.11/FPS
100%
Price, $
$295.16
100%
Value Winner
Buy for $295.16 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 223 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Extreme
Server/Workstation • Jun 2nd, 2013
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Xeon E3-1225 v3 | vs | Intel Core i7-3960X |
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Jun 2nd, 2013 | Release Date | Nov 14th, 2011 |
Xeon E3 | Collection | Core i7 |
Haswell | Codename | Sandy Bridge E |
Intel Socket 1150 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011 |
Server | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 6 |
4 | Threads | 12 |
3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
3.6 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.9 GHz |
84 W | TDP | 130 W |
22 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
32.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
Intel HD P4600 | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | Yes |