Core i7-3770S vs Xeon E3-1265L v3

CPU

GPU

Core i7-3770S

4 Cores8 Thrd65 WWMax: 3.9 GHz2012

Xeon E3-1265L v3

4 Cores8 Thrd45 WWMax: 3.7 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-3770S

4 / 8

6,173

0.0%

6,187

+0.2%

About PassMark

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 i7-3770S is positioned at rank 691 and the Xeon E3-1265L v3 is on rank 610, so the Xeon E3-1265L v3 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 i7-3770S

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

12625%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

11930%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

8662%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

2609%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

2067%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

1808%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1036%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

1022%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

931%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

931%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

920%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

895%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

883%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

879%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

871%

#690

Core i7-6800K

MSRP: $434|Avg: $120

100%

#691

Core i7-3770S

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

100%

#692

Core i5-4670S

MSRP: $213|Avg: $30

100%

#693

Core i5-3550

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

100%

#694

Core i3-7300

MSRP: $184|Avg: $46

99%

#695

FX-4300

MSRP: $122|Avg: $25

99%

#696

Core i5-3450

MSRP: $184|Avg: $95

99%

#697

Celeron G550

MSRP: $52|Avg: $15

99%

#699

Core i3-4370T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $138

99%

#700

FX-6200

MSRP: $169|Avg: $25

99%

#701

FX-4150

MSRP: $137|Avg: $20

98%

#702

Core i5-2450P

MSRP: $177|Avg: $30

98%

#703

Core i5-4690T

MSRP: $192|Avg: $98

97%

#704

Core i5-4430S

MSRP: $182|Avg: $90

97%

#705

Core i5-4440S

MSRP: $182|Avg: $30

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E3-1265L v3

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

9878%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

1865%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

1657%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

1280%

#365

EPYC 7513

MSRP: $2840|Avg: $389

100%

#366

Xeon Silver 4216

MSRP: $1011|Avg: $800

99%

#367

EPYC 9454P

MSRP: $4598|Avg: $3333

98%

#369

Xeon Gold 6542Y

MSRP: $2878|Avg: N/A

95%

#370

EPYC 7502

MSRP: $2600|Avg: $1299

95%

#371

Xeon 6730P

MSRP: $3726|Avg: $3726

95%

#372

Xeon Gold 6330

MSRP: $2128|Avg: $2128

94%

#373

Xeon Gold 6548Y+

MSRP: $3726|Avg: $3726

94%

#610

Xeon E3-1265L v3

MSRP: $294|Avg: $398

100%

#611

Xeon E3-1280 v2

MSRP: $315|Avg: $50

100%

#617

Xeon W-2133

MSRP: $617|Avg: $617

97%

#621

Xeon E5607

MSRP: $135|Avg: $27

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($398) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon E3-1265L v3 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Core i7-3770S	Xeon E3-1265L v3
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($250)	⚠️ Higher cost ($398)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Haswell-WS (2013−2014) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-3770S ($250), however, is optimized for mixed workloads and gaming. For most users, it offers superior single-thread performance and responsiveness at a fraction of the cost ($148 less, 37% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Core i7-3770S	Xeon E3-1265L v3
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+59%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($250)	⚠️ Higher cost ($398)

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.

Core i7-3770S Benchmark Check

Xeon E3-1265L v3 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-3770S and Xeon E3-1265L v3

Core i7-3770S

The Core i7-3770S is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 29 April 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 8192 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 6,173 points. Launch price was $330.

Xeon E3-1265L v3

The Xeon E3-1265L v3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 June 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell-WS (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 8192 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 6,187 points. Launch price was $710.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i7-3770S and Xeon E3-1265L v3 share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Core i7-3770S versus 3.7 GHz on the Xeon E3-1265L v3 — a 5.3% clock advantage for the Core i7-3770S (base: 3.1 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Core i7-3770S uses the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Xeon E3-1265L v3 uses Haswell-WS (2013−2014) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-3770S scores 6,173 against the Xeon E3-1265L v3's 6,187 — a 0.2% lead for the Xeon E3-1265L v3. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 694 vs 996, a 35.7% lead for the Xeon E3-1265L v3 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 2,303 vs 3,458 (40.1% advantage for the Xeon E3-1265L v3). Both processors carry 8192 kB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Core i7-3770S	Xeon E3-1265L v3
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.9 GHz+5%	3.7 GHz
Base Clock	3.1 GHz+24%	2.5 GHz
L3 Cache	8192 kB (total)	8192 kB (total)
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	256 kB (per core)
Process	22 nm	22 nm
Architecture	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)	Haswell-WS (2013−2014)
PassMark	6,173	6,187
Cinebench R23 Multi	4,500	—
Geekbench 6 Single	694	996+44%
Geekbench 6 Multi	2,303	3,458+50%

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-3770S uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E3-1265L v3 uses LGA1150 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1600 memory speed. Both support up to 32 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: Z77,H77,B75,Z68,P67,H67 (Core i7-3770S) and C220 Series,Intel 80 Series (Xeon E3-1265L v3).

Feature	Core i7-3770S	Xeon E3-1265L v3
Socket	LGA1155	LGA1150
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 5.0+67%
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1600	DDR3-1600
Max RAM Capacity	32 GB	32 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	✅
PCIe Lanes	16	16

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-3770S) vs Yes (Xeon E3-1265L v3). Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics 4000 (Core i7-3770S) and HD Graphics P4600 (Xeon E3-1265L v3) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-3770S targets Budget, Xeon E3-1265L v3 targets Server.

Feature	Core i7-3770S	Xeon E3-1265L v3
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	HD Graphics 4000	HD Graphics P4600
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	Yes
Target Use	Budget	Server

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Value Analysis

The Core i7-3770S launched at $250 MSRP, while the Xeon E3-1265L v3 debuted at $294. At current prices ($250 vs $398), the Core i7-3770S is $148 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i7-3770S delivers 24.7 pts/$ vs 15.5 pts/$ for the Xeon E3-1265L v3 — making the Core i7-3770S the 45.5% better value option.