Core i7-6770HQ vs Xeon E3-1245 v3

Core i7-6770HQ

4 Cores8 Thrd45 WWMax: 3.5 GHz2016

Xeon E3-1245 v3

4 Cores8 Thrd84 WWMax: 3.8 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-6770HQ

4 / 8

7,083

+0.7%

7,036

0.0%

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 i7-6770HQ is positioned at rank 475 and the Xeon E3-1245 v3 is on rank 737, so the Core i7-6770HQ 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 i7-6770HQ

#463

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

621%

#464

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

612%

#465

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

562%

#466

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

560%

#467

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

554%

#469

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

535%

#470

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

513%

#471

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

512%

#472

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

499%

#475

Core i7-6770HQ

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#488

Processor U300

MSRP: $193|Avg: $180

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E3-1245 v3

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

14472%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

2733%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

2428%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

1875%

#428

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX

MSRP: $9999|Avg: $9879.97

100%

#429

EPYC 7552

MSRP: $4025|Avg: $1650

99%

#431

Xeon Platinum 8360Y

MSRP: $5383|Avg: N/A

99%

#432

Xeon W-3245

MSRP: $2199|Avg: $1200

98%

#433

Xeon Gold 6346

MSRP: $2708|Avg: $2195

97%

#434

Xeon W-3225

MSRP: $1319|Avg: $850

96%

#737

Xeon E3-1245 v3

MSRP: $490|Avg: $490

100%

#747

Xeon E5-2403 v2

MSRP: $192|Avg: $61

97%

#748

Xeon E3-1285 v4

MSRP: $556|Avg: $200

97%

#750

Xeon E3-1260L

MSRP: $294|Avg: $270

97%

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 ($490) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon E3-1245 v3 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Core i7-6770HQ	Xeon E3-1245 v3
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($490)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Haswell-WS (2013−2014) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-6770HQ ($0), 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 ($490 less, 100% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Core i7-6770HQ	Xeon E3-1245 v3
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($490)

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 i7-6770HQ Benchmark Check

Xeon E3-1245 v3 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-6770HQ and Xeon E3-1245 v3

Core i7-6770HQ

The Core i7-6770HQ is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 January 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,083 points. Launch price was $434.

Xeon E3-1245 v3

The Xeon E3-1245 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 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 8192 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 84 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,036 points. Launch price was $320.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i7-6770HQ and Xeon E3-1245 v3 share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Core i7-6770HQ versus 3.8 GHz on the Xeon E3-1245 v3 — a 8.2% clock advantage for the Xeon E3-1245 v3 (base: 2.6 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Core i7-6770HQ uses the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E3-1245 v3 uses Haswell-WS (2013−2014) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-6770HQ scores 7,083 against the Xeon E3-1245 v3's 7,036 — a 0.7% lead for the Core i7-6770HQ. Multi-core Geekbench: 1,769 vs 3,820 (73.4% advantage for the Xeon E3-1245 v3). L3 cache: 6 MB on the Core i7-6770HQ vs 8192 kB (total) on the Xeon E3-1245 v3.

Feature	Core i7-6770HQ	Xeon E3-1245 v3
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.5 GHz	3.8 GHz+9%
Base Clock	2.6 GHz	3.4 GHz+31%
L3 Cache	6 MB	8192 kB (total)+33%
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	256 kB (per core)
Process	14 nm-36%	22 nm
Architecture	Skylake (2015−2016)	Haswell-WS (2013−2014)
PassMark	7,083	7,036
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,203
Geekbench 6 Multi	1,769	3,820+116%

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-6770HQ uses the BGA1440 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E3-1245 v3 uses LGA1150 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 2133 on the Core i7-6770HQ versus DDR3-1600 on the Xeon E3-1245 v3 — the Core i7-6770HQ supports 199.4% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Core i7-6770HQ supports up to 64 of RAM compared to 32 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: HM170,QM170,CM236 (Core i7-6770HQ) and LGA1150 (Xeon E3-1245 v3).

Feature	Core i7-6770HQ	Xeon E3-1245 v3
Socket	BGA1440	LGA1150
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	2133+71000%	DDR3-1600
Max RAM Capacity	64	32 GB+52428700%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	✅
PCIe Lanes	16	16

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: true (Core i7-6770HQ) vs VT-x, VT-d (Xeon E3-1245 v3). Both include integrated graphics — Intel Iris Pro Graphics 580 (Core i7-6770HQ) and HD Graphics P4600 (Xeon E3-1245 v3) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU.