CPU
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Xeon E5-2678 v3
Core i3-1220P
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2678 v3
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-1220P
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5-2678 v3 | Core i3-1220P |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($150) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) | ✨ Modern (Alder Lake-P (2022) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5-2678 v3 | Core i3-1220P |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($150) |
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 Xeon E5-2678 v3 and Core i3-1220P
Xeon E5-2678 v3
The Xeon E5-2678 v3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB. L2 cache: 3072 kB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011-3. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 14,653 points. Launch price was $800.
Core i3-1220P
The Core i3-1220P is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 23 February 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Alder Lake-P (2022) architecture. It features 10 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 14,496 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Xeon E5-2678 v3 packs 12 cores / 24 threads, while the Core i3-1220P offers 10 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon E5-2678 v3 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the Xeon E5-2678 v3 versus 4.4 GHz on the Core i3-1220P — a 28.6% clock advantage for the Core i3-1220P (base: 2.5 GHz vs 1.5 GHz). The Xeon E5-2678 v3 uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Core i3-1220P uses Alder Lake-P (2022) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2678 v3 scores 14,653 against the Core i3-1220P's 14,496 — a 1.1% lead for the Xeon E5-2678 v3. L3 cache: 30 MB on the Xeon E5-2678 v3 vs 12 MB (total) on the Core i3-1220P.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2678 v3 | Core i3-1220P |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 12 / 24+20% | 10 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 3.3 GHz | 4.4 GHz+33% |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz+67% | 1.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB+150% | 12 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 3072 kB+140% | 1.25 MB (per core) |
| Process | 22 nm | Intel 7 nm-68% |
| Architecture | Haswell (2013−2015) | Alder Lake-P (2022) |
| PassMark | 14,653+1% | 14,496 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 10,921 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,971 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 8,056 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5-2678 v3 uses the LGA2011-3 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i3-1220P uses FCBGA1744 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2678 v3 | Core i3-1220P |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2011-3 | FCBGA1744 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 5.0+67% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR5-4800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 20 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E5-2678 v3) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i3-1220P). The Core i3-1220P includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 64EU), while the Xeon E5-2678 v3 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-1220P targets Workstation. Direct competitor: Core i3-1220P rivals Ryzen 3 5425U.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2678 v3 | Core i3-1220P |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | UHD Graphics 64EU |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | — | Workstation |
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