Key Differences
In short — Xeon E3-1231 v3 outperforms Core i7-2600K on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Xeon E3-1231 v3 is 1218 days newer than Core i7-2600K.
Advantages of Intel Xeon E3-1231 v3
- Performs up to 6% better in A Plague Tale: Requiem than Core i7-2600K - 128 vs 121 FPS
- Consumes up to 16% less energy than Intel Core i7-2600K - 80 vs 95 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i7-2600K
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Xeon E3-1231 v3 doesn't have integrated graphics
A Plague Tale: Requiem
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Server/Workstation • May 11th, 2014
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Xeon E3-1231 v3 | vs | Intel Core i7-2600K |
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May 11th, 2014 | Release Date | Jan 9th, 2011 |
Xeon E3 | Collection | Core i7 |
Haswell | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
Intel Socket 1150 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Server | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
3.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
3.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.8 GHz |
80 W | TDP | 95 W |
22 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
34.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 3000 |
No | Overclockable | Yes |