Intel Core i7-3930K vs Intel Xeon E3-1235L v5

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Intel Core i7-3930K or Intel Core i7-3930K – 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 Intel Core i7-3930K features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2011 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition series.
To use the Intel Core i7-3930K, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2011 socket.
The Intel Xeon E3-1235L v5 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2015 and belongs to the 5 generation of the Intel Xeon E3 series.
To use the Intel Xeon E3-1235L v5, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket.
Intel Core i7-3930K Name Intel Xeon E3-1235L v5
Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition Family Intel Xeon E3
3 Generation 5
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i 3000X Group Intel Xeon E3 v5
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-3930K has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-3930K is 3.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.8 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Xeon E3-1235L v5 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E3-1235L v5 is 2.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.0 GHz.
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading No
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 2.4 GHz
3.2 GHz Frequency 2.0 GHz
6 CPU Cores 4
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.0 GHz
Yes Overclocking No
12 Threads 4
6x Cores 4x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-3930K does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon E3-1235L v5 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Xeon E3-1235L v5 uses the Intel HD Graphics P530, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- Max. displays --
-- Release date Q3/2015
-- GPU (Turbo) 0.4 GHz
-- Execution units 24
GPU name Intel HD Graphics P530
-- Generation 9
-- Shaders 192
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
-- GPU frequency 0.4 GHz
-- Technology 14 nm
-- Direct X 12
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --
 
 

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.
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
-- JPEG Decode / Encode
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- VC-1 Decode
-- AV1 No
-- VP9 No
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
-- VP8 Decode / Encode
-- AVC Decode / Encode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 51.2 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 34.1 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR4-2133
4 Memory channels 2
51.2 GB/s Bandwidth 34.1 GB/s
No ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
64.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
Yes AES-NI Yes
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 130 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 25 W watts.
130 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 25 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-3930K is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Xeon E3-1235L v5 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
Q4/2011 Release date Q4/2015
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
12.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d (C2 Stepping) Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
480 $ Release price --
LGA 2011 Socket LGA 1151
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Sandy Bridge E Architecture Skylake S
-- Part Number --
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
32 nm Technology 14 nm
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-3930K
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
20711
20711
Intel Xeon E3-1235L v5
4C 4T @ 2.0 GHz
8117
8117

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-3930K
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
4576
4576
Intel Xeon E3-1235L v5
4C 4T @ 2.0 GHz
2859
2859