Key Differences
In short — Xeon E3-1270 v3 outperforms Core i3-3250 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Xeon E3-1270 v3 is 7 days older than Core i3-3250.
Advantages of Intel Xeon E3-1270 v3
- Performs up to 6% better in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt than Core i3-3250 - 164 vs 155 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-3250 - 8 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-3250
- Consumes up to 31% less energy than Intel Xeon E3-1270 v3 - 55 vs 80 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Xeon E3-1270 v3 doesn't have integrated graphics
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra+
Desktop • Jun 9th, 2013
FPS
155
94%
Value, $/FPS
$0.37/FPS
100%
Price, $
$57.61
100%
Value Winner
Buy for $57.61 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 84 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra+
Server/Workstation • Jun 2nd, 2013
Desktop • Jun 9th, 2013
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Xeon E3-1270 v3 | vs | Intel Core i3-3250 |
---|---|---|
Jun 2nd, 2013 | Release Date | Jun 9th, 2013 |
Xeon E3 | Collection | Core i3 |
Haswell | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
Intel Socket 1150 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Server | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 2 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
3.5 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
3.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
80 W | TDP | 55 W |
22 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
35.0x | Multiplier | 35.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
No | Overclockable | No |