Intel Xeon E5-2678 v3 vs Intel Core i7-3770K

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Intel Xeon E5-2678 v3 or Intel Xeon E5-2678 v3 – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Xeon E5-2678 v3 features 12 processor cores and has the capability to manage 24 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2014 and belongs to the 5 generation of the Intel Xeon E5 series.
To use the Intel Xeon E5-2678 v3, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2011-3 socket.
The Intel Core i7-3770K features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2012 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-3770K, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1155 socket.
Intel Xeon E5 Family Intel Core i7
Intel Xeon E5 v3 Group Intel Core i 3000
5 Generation 3
Intel Xeon E5-2678 v3 Name Intel Core i7-3770K
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon E5-2678 v3 has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 24 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E5-2678 v3 is 2.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.3 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i7-3770K has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-3770K is 3.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.9 GHz.
12 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
24 Threads 8
12x Cores 4x
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
2.5 GHz Frequency 3.5 GHz
3.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.9 GHz
No Overclocking Yes
None None 3.9 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon E5-2678 v3 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i7-3770K has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-3770K uses the Intel HD Graphics 4000, which has 128 texture shaders
and 16 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- Release date Q1/2011
-- GPU frequency 0.65 GHz
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.15 GHz
-- Max. displays --
-- Execution units 16
-- Generation 7
GPU name Intel HD Graphics 4000
-- Direct X 11.0
-- Shaders 128
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Technology 22 nm
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
-- VP9 No
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
-- AVC Decode / Encode
-- VP8 No
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- JPEG Decode
-- VC-1 Decode
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
-- AV1 No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 768.0 GB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 68.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
DDR4-2133, DDR3-2133 Memory type DDR3-1600
68.2 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
4 Memory channels 2
Yes ECC No
768.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
Yes AES-NI Yes
pci PCIe pci
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 120 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 77 W watts.
120 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 77 W
85 °C Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon E5-2678 v3 is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 30.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i7-3770K is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
Q3/2014 Release date Q2/2012
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
-- Release price 275 $
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
LGA 2011-3 Socket LGA 1155
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
30.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
-- Part Number --
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
3.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
22 nm Technology 22 nm
Haswell E Architecture Ivy Bridge S
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E5-2678 v3
12C 24T @ 2.5 GHz
9338
9338
Intel Core i7-3770K
4C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
3409
3409

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E5-2678 v3
12C 24T @ 2.5 GHz
8086
8086
Intel Core i7-3770K
4C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
2527
2527

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon E5-2678 v3
12C 24T @ 2.5 GHz
1131
1131
Intel Core i7-3770K
4C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
737
737