CPU
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Core i7-6822EQ
Xeon E3-1226 v3
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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 i7-6822EQ is positioned at rank 818 and the Xeon E3-1226 v3 is on rank 521, so the Xeon E3-1226 v3 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Core i7-6822EQ
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E3-1226 v3
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i7-6822EQ | Xeon E3-1226 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($190) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell-WS (2013−2014) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i7-6822EQ | Xeon E3-1226 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($190) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-6822EQ and Xeon E3-1226 v3
Core i7-6822EQ
The Core i7-6822EQ is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 12 October 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Max frequency: 2 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: LPDDR3-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 5,550 points. Launch price was $378.
Xeon E3-1226 v3
The Xeon E3-1226 v3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 May 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell-WS (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 84 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,529 points. Launch price was $213.
Processing Power
The Core i7-6822EQ packs 4 cores / 8 threads, matching the Xeon E3-1226 v3's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Core i7-6822EQ versus 3.7 GHz on the Xeon E3-1226 v3 — a 59.6% clock advantage for the Xeon E3-1226 v3. The Core i7-6822EQ uses the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E3-1226 v3 uses Haswell-WS (2013−2014) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-6822EQ scores 5,550 against the Xeon E3-1226 v3's 5,529 — a 0.4% lead for the Core i7-6822EQ. L3 cache: 8 MB on the Core i7-6822EQ vs 8 MB (total) on the Xeon E3-1226 v3.
| Feature | Core i7-6822EQ | Xeon E3-1226 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2 GHz | 3.7 GHz+85% |
| Base Clock | — | 3.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB | 8 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm-36% | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Skylake (2015−2016) | Haswell-WS (2013−2014) |
| PassMark | 5,550 | 5,529 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 684 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 2,796 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x / VT-d / EPT (Core i7-6822EQ) / not specified (Xeon E3-1226 v3). The Core i7-6822EQ includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 530), while the Xeon E3-1226 v3 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-6822EQ targets Embedded.
| Feature | Core i7-6822EQ | Xeon E3-1226 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics 530 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x / VT-d / EPT | — |
| Target Use | Embedded | — |
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