Core i5-7360U vs Xeon E3-1220

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Core i5-7360U is positioned at rank 313 and the Xeon E3-1220 is on rank 632, so the Core i5-7360U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-7360U

#96

Ryzen AI Max PRO 380

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

97%

#301

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

460%

#302

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

454%

#303

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

417%

#304

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

415%

#305

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

411%

#307

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

397%

#308

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

380%

#309

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

380%

#310

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

370%

#313

Core i5-7360U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E3-1220

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

10768%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

2033%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

1806%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

1395%

#378

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9985WX

MSRP: $7999|Avg: $7999

100%

#379

Xeon W-3345

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $3319

100%

#380

Xeon Gold 6526Y

MSRP: $2878|Avg: N/A

99%

#382

Xeon Platinum 8352Y

MSRP: $3995|Avg: N/A

97%

#383

EPYC 7551P

MSRP: $2100|Avg: $329

94%

#632

Xeon E3-1220

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#636

Xeon E5-2680 v2

MSRP: $667|Avg: $462

99%

#640

Xeon W-2104

MSRP: $294|Avg: $309

97%

#643

Xeon E5-2620 v3

MSRP: $417|Avg: $80

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Core i5-7360U (2017) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i5-7360U	Xeon E3-1220
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E3-1220 (2011) relies on 32 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i5-7360U	Xeon E3-1220
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-7360U and Xeon E3-1220

Core i5-7360U

The Core i5-7360U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 3,823 points. Launch price was $304.

Xeon E3-1220

The Xeon E3-1220 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 April 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,859 points. Launch price was $395.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-7360U packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Xeon E3-1220 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Xeon E3-1220 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Core i5-7360U versus 3.4 GHz on the Xeon E3-1220 — a 5.7% clock advantage for the Core i5-7360U (base: 2.3 GHz vs 3.1 GHz). The Core i5-7360U uses the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E3-1220 uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-7360U scores 3,823 against the Xeon E3-1220's 3,859 — a 0.9% lead for the Xeon E3-1220. L3 cache: 4 MB on the Core i5-7360U vs 8 MB (total) on the Xeon E3-1220.

Feature	Core i5-7360U	Xeon E3-1220
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	4 / 4+100%
Boost Clock	3.6 GHz+6%	3.4 GHz
Base Clock	2.3 GHz	3.1 GHz+35%
L3 Cache	4 MB	8 MB (total)+100%
L2 Cache	512 kB+100%	256 kB (per core)
Process	14 nm-56%	32 nm
Architecture	Kaby Lake (2016−2019)	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)
PassMark	3,823	3,859
Geekbench 6 Single	1,112	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	2,096	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-7360U uses the BGA1356 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E3-1220 uses LGA1155 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-7360U	Xeon E3-1220
Socket	BGA1356	LGA1155
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+50%	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2133	—
Max RAM Capacity	32 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	12	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-7360U) / not specified (Xeon E3-1220). The Core i5-7360U includes integrated graphics (Intel Iris Plus Graphics 640), while the Xeon E3-1220 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-7360U targets Ultrabook.