Xeon E5-2687W v3 vs Core i3-1220P
Xeon E5-2687W v3
Core i3-1220P
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2687W v3
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-1220P
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5-2687W v3 | Core i3-1220P |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($749) | ✅ More affordable ($150) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell-EP (2014−2015) / 22 nm) | ✨ Modern (Alder Lake-P (2022) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5-2687W v3 | Core i3-1220P |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+398%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($749) | ✅ More affordable ($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 E5-2687W v3 and Core i3-1220P
Xeon E5-2687W v3
The Xeon E5-2687W v3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture. It features 10 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 25 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 160 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 14,538 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 E5-2687W v3 packs 10 cores / 20 threads, matching the Core i3-1220P's 10 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Xeon E5-2687W v3 versus 4.4 GHz on the Core i3-1220P — a 22.8% clock advantage for the Core i3-1220P (base: 3.1 GHz vs 1.5 GHz). The Xeon E5-2687W v3 uses the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Core i3-1220P uses Alder Lake-P (2022) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2687W v3 scores 14,538 against the Core i3-1220P's 14,496 — a 0.3% lead for the Xeon E5-2687W v3. L3 cache: 25 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2687W v3 vs 12 MB (total) on the Core i3-1220P.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2687W v3 | Core i3-1220P |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 10 / 20 | 10 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 3.5 GHz | 4.4 GHz+26% |
| Base Clock | 3.1 GHz+107% | 1.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 25 MB (total)+108% | 12 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core)+400% |
| Process | 22 nm | Intel 7 nm-68% |
| Architecture | Haswell-EP (2014−2015) | Alder Lake-P (2022) |
| PassMark | 14,538 | 14,496 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 10,921 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,971 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 8,056 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5-2687W v3 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i3-1220P uses FCBGA1744 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2133 on the Xeon E5-2687W v3 versus DDR5-4800 on the Core i3-1220P — the Core i3-1220P supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon E5-2687W v3 supports up to 768 GB of RAM compared to 64 GB — 169.2% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 4 (Xeon E5-2687W v3) vs 2 (Core i3-1220P). PCIe lanes: 40 (Xeon E5-2687W v3) vs 20 (Core i3-1220P) — the Xeon E5-2687W v3 offers 20 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Intel X99,Intel C612 (Xeon E5-2687W v3) and Intel 600 series (Core i3-1220P).
| Feature | Xeon E5-2687W v3 | Core i3-1220P |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2011 | FCBGA1744 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 5.0+67% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2133 | DDR5-4800+25% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 768 GB+1100% | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | 4+100% | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 40+100% | 20 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E5-2687W v3) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i3-1220P). The Core i3-1220P includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 64EU), while the Xeon E5-2687W v3 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-1220P targets Workstation. Direct competitor: Core i3-1220P rivals Ryzen 3 5425U.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2687W v3 | Core i3-1220P |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | UHD Graphics 64EU |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | — | Workstation |
Value Analysis
The Xeon E5-2687W v3 launched at $2141 MSRP, while the Core i3-1220P debuted at $250. At current prices ($749 vs $150), the Core i3-1220P is $599 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E5-2687W v3 delivers 19.4 pts/$ vs 96.6 pts/$ for the Core i3-1220P — making the Core i3-1220P the 133.1% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2687W v3 | Core i3-1220P |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2141 | $250-88% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $749 | $150-80% |
| Performance per Dollar | 19.4 | 96.6+398% |
| Release Date | 2014 | 2022 |
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