Xeon E3-1240 v6 vs Core i7-1160G7

Xeon E3-1240 v6

4 Cores8 Thrd72 WWMax: 4.1 GHz2017

Core i7-1160G7

4 Cores8 Thrd15 WWMax: 4.4 GHz2020

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon E3-1240 v6

4 / 8

8,731

+0.1%

8,720

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 Xeon E3-1240 v6 is positioned at rank 494 and the Core i7-1160G7 is on rank 867, so the Xeon E3-1240 v6 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 Xeon E3-1240 v6

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

7142%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

1348%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

1198%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

925%

#309

Xeon W-2255

MSRP: $778|Avg: $350

99%

#310

Xeon Silver 4316

MSRP: $1126|Avg: $1200

99%

#311

Xeon w7-3545

MSRP: $2039|Avg: $2039

99%

#312

EPYC 7643P

MSRP: $2722|Avg: $2722

98%

#494

Xeon E3-1240 v6

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#496

Xeon E3-1280 v3

MSRP: $250|Avg: $44

100%

#497

Xeon W-2123

MSRP: $294|Avg: $342

100%

#500

Xeon E3-1230 v2

MSRP: $215|Avg: $268

99%

#505

Xeon D-1521

MSRP: $199|Avg: $241

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-1160G7

#855

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1433%

#856

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1412%

#857

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1297%

#858

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1291%

#859

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1279%

#861

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1235%

#862

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1184%

#863

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1182%

#864

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1150%

#867

Core i7-1160G7

MSRP: $426|Avg: N/A

100%

#873

Celeron M 540

MSRP: $86|Avg: $20

99%

#877

Microsoft SQ1

MSRP: $300|Avg: $180

98%

#879

Core i5-6440HQ

MSRP: $250|Avg: N/A

98%

#882

Celeron Dual-Core T1600

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

98%

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 v6 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Xeon E3-1240 v6	Core i7-1160G7
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($426)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Tiger Lake-UP4 (2020−2021) / 10 nm SuperFin)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-1160G7 ($426), 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 ($426 less, Infinity% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Xeon E3-1240 v6	Core i7-1160G7
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($426)

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.

Xeon E3-1240 v6 Benchmark Check

Core i7-1160G7 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E3-1240 v6 and Core i7-1160G7

Xeon E3-1240 v6

The Xeon E3-1240 v6 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 28 March 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 72 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400, DDR3L-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 8,731 points. Launch price was $272.

Core i7-1160G7

The Core i7-1160G7 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 September 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Tiger Lake-UP4 (2020−2021) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 1.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm SuperFin process technology. Socket: FCBGA1598. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 8,720 points. Launch price was $426.

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Processing Power

Both the Xeon E3-1240 v6 and Core i7-1160G7 share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.1 GHz on the Xeon E3-1240 v6 versus 4.4 GHz on the Core i7-1160G7 — a 7.1% clock advantage for the Core i7-1160G7 (base: 3.7 GHz vs 1.2 GHz). The Xeon E3-1240 v6 uses the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i7-1160G7 uses Tiger Lake-UP4 (2020−2021) (10 nm SuperFin). In PassMark, the Xeon E3-1240 v6 scores 8,731 against the Core i7-1160G7's 8,720 — a 0.1% lead for the Xeon E3-1240 v6. L3 cache: 8 MB on the Xeon E3-1240 v6 vs 12 MB (total) on the Core i7-1160G7.

Feature	Xeon E3-1240 v6	Core i7-1160G7
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	4.1 GHz	4.4 GHz+7%
Base Clock	3.7 GHz+208%	1.2 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB	12 MB (total)+50%
L2 Cache	1 MB	1.25 MB (per core)+25%
Process	14 nm	10 nm SuperFin-29%
Architecture	Kaby Lake (2016−2019)	Tiger Lake-UP4 (2020−2021)
PassMark	8,731	8,720
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,758

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E3-1240 v6 uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-1160G7 uses FCBGA1598 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon E3-1240 v6	Core i7-1160G7
Socket	LGA1151	FCBGA1598
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 4.0+33%
Max RAM Speed	—	LPDDR4x-4267
Max RAM Capacity	—	32 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	4

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E3-1240 v6) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i7-1160G7). The Core i7-1160G7 includes integrated graphics (Iris Xe Graphics 96EU), while the Xeon E3-1240 v6 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-1160G7 targets Premium Ultrabook/Tablet. Direct competitor: Core i7-1160G7 rivals Ryzen 7 4800U.