AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X vs Intel Xeon E3-1230 v6

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X or AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2017 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
The Intel Xeon E3-1230 v6 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2017 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Xeon E3 series.
To use the Intel Xeon E3-1230 v6, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Ryzen 1000 Group Intel Xeon E3 v6
AMD Ryzen 7 PRO Family Intel Xeon E3
1 Generation 6
AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X Name Intel Xeon E3-1230 v6
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X is 3.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.7 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Xeon E3-1230 v6 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E3-1230 v6 is 3.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.9 GHz.
Yes Overclocking No
3.5 GHz Frequency 3.5 GHz
8 CPU Cores 4
8x Cores 4x
normal Core architecture normal
3.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.7 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
16 Threads 8
3.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.9 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon E3-1230 v6 does not have integrated graphics.
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0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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GPU name
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
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Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
Yes ECC Yes
64.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR4-2400
pci PCIe pci
42.7 GB/s Bandwidth 38.4 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 95 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 72 W watts.
95 °C Tjunction max --
95 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 72 W
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 16.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Xeon E3-1230 v6 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
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x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
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Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
16.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
Q3/2017 Release date Q1/2017
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
AM4 (PGA 1331) Socket LGA 1151
Summit Ridge (Zen) Architecture Kaby Lake S
14 nm Technology 14 nm
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X
8C 16T @ 3.5 GHz
23765
23765
Intel Xeon E3-1230 v6
4C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
15717
15717

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X
8C 16T @ 3.5 GHz
5548
5548
Intel Xeon E3-1230 v6
4C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
4744
4744

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X
8C 16T @ 3.5 GHz
1533
1533
Intel Xeon E3-1230 v6
4C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
836
836

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon E3-1230 v6
4C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
1384
1384
AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X
8C 16T @ 3.5 GHz
1115
1115