Key Differences
In short — Xeon E3-1290 v2 outperforms Core i7-2700K on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Xeon E3-1290 v2 is 203 days newer than Core i7-2700K.
Advantages of Intel Xeon E3-1290 v2
- Consumes up to 8% less energy than Intel Core i7-2700K - 87 vs 95 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i7-2700K
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Xeon E3-1290 v2 doesn't have integrated graphics
A Plague Tale: Requiem
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Oct 24th, 2011
FPS
121
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.74/FPS
100%
Price, $
$89
100%
Value Winner
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In Stock
Updated 6152 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Server/Workstation • May 14th, 2012
Desktop • Oct 24th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Xeon E3-1290 v2 | vs | Intel Core i7-2700K |
---|---|---|
May 14th, 2012 | Release Date | Oct 24th, 2011 |
Xeon E3 | Collection | Core i7 |
Ivy Bridge | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Server | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
3.7 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
4.1 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.9 GHz |
87 W | TDP | 95 W |
22 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
37.0x | Multiplier | 35.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 3000 |
No | Overclockable | Yes |