Core i7-6820HK vs Xeon E3-1240 v3

Core i7-6820HK

4 Cores8 Thrd45 WWMax: 3.6 GHz2015

Xeon E3-1240 v3

4 Cores8 Thrd80 WWMax: 3.8 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-6820HK

4 / 8

7,012

+0.2%

7,001

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 i7-6820HK is positioned at rank 911 and the Xeon E3-1240 v3 is on rank 419, so the Xeon E3-1240 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 i7-6820HK

#899

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1582%

#900

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1558%

#901

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1431%

#902

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1424%

#903

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1411%

#905

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1363%

#906

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1307%

#907

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1305%

#908

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1270%

#911

Core i7-6820HK

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

100%

#912

Athlon II Neo K325

MSRP: $60|Avg: $25

100%

#919

Core i5-8365UE

MSRP: $297|Avg: $297

99%

#921

A6 Pro-7050B

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

98%

#923

Athlon II N370

MSRP: $60|Avg: $10

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E3-1240 v3

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

5936%

Xeon W-11955M

MSRP: $623|Avg: $450

99%

Xeon W-11865MLE

MSRP: $467|Avg: $350

97%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

1121%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

996%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

769%

#278

Xeon Gold 5416S

MSRP: $1445|Avg: N/A

100%

#279

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

MSRP: $1149|Avg: $1130

99%

#281

EPYC 7402P

MSRP: $1280|Avg: $1090

98%

#419

Xeon E3-1240 v3

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#425

Xeon E5-4620 v2

MSRP: $273|Avg: $30

99%

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 ($0) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon E3-1240 v3 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Core i7-6820HK	Xeon E3-1240 v3
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($378)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Haswell-WS (2013−2014) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-6820HK ($378), 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 ($378 less, Infinity% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Core i7-6820HK	Xeon E3-1240 v3
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($378)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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 i7-6820HK Benchmark Check

Xeon E3-1240 v3 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-6820HK and Xeon E3-1240 v3

Core i7-6820HK

The Core i7-6820HK is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 8 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: 7,012 points. Launch price was $378.

Xeon E3-1240 v3

The Xeon E3-1240 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): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,001 points. Launch price was $300.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i7-6820HK and Xeon E3-1240 v3 share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Core i7-6820HK versus 3.8 GHz on the Xeon E3-1240 v3 — a 5.4% clock advantage for the Xeon E3-1240 v3 (base: 2.7 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Core i7-6820HK uses the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E3-1240 v3 uses Haswell-WS (2013−2014) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-6820HK scores 7,012 against the Xeon E3-1240 v3's 7,001 — a 0.2% lead for the Core i7-6820HK. L3 cache: 8 MB on the Core i7-6820HK vs 8192 kB (total) on the Xeon E3-1240 v3.

Feature	Core i7-6820HK	Xeon E3-1240 v3
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.6 GHz	3.8 GHz+6%
Base Clock	2.7 GHz	3.4 GHz+26%
L3 Cache	8 MB	8192 kB (total)
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	256 kB (per core)
Process	14 nm-36%	22 nm
Architecture	Skylake (2015−2016)	Haswell-WS (2013−2014)
PassMark	7,012	7,001

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-6820HK uses the BGA1440 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E3-1240 v3 uses LGA1150 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.