Intel Core i7-3930K vs Intel Xeon E5-1650 v2

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

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 E5-1650 v2 features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2013 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Xeon E5 series.
To use the Intel Xeon E5-1650 v2, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2011 socket.
Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition Family Intel Xeon E5
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i7-3930K Name Intel Xeon E5-1650 v2
Intel Core i 3000X Group Intel Xeon E5 v2
3 Generation 4
 
 

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 E5-1650 v2 has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E5-1650 v2 is 3.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.9 GHz.
6x Cores 6x
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.7 GHz
3.2 GHz Frequency 3.5 GHz
6 CPU Cores 6
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
Yes Overclocking No
12 Threads 12
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.9 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-3930K does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon E5-1650 v2 does not have integrated graphics.
-- GPU (Turbo) --
-- Release date --
-- Execution units --
-- Direct X --
-- Max. displays --
-- Shaders --
GPU name
-- GPU frequency --
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Generation --
-- Technology --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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

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.
-- VP8 --
-- VP9 --
-- AVC --
-- h264 --
-- JPEG --
-- VC-1 --
-- AV1 --
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
 
 

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 256.0 GB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 59.7 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
Yes AES-NI Yes
64.0 GB Max. Memory 256.0 GB
51.2 GB/s Bandwidth 59.7 GB/s
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3-1866
pci PCIe pci
4 Memory channels 4
No ECC 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.
130 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 130 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 E5-1650 v2 is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q4/2011 Release date Q3/2013
LGA 2011 Socket LGA 2011
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
12.0 MB L3-Cache 12.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
Sandy Bridge E Architecture Ivy Bridge EP
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d (C2 Stepping) Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
480 $ Release price 570 $
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
32 nm Technology 22 nm
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-3930K
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
20711
20711
Intel Xeon E5-1650 v2
6C 12T @ 3.5 GHz
18570
18570

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E5-1650 v2
6C 12T @ 3.5 GHz
5221
5221
Intel Core i7-3930K
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
4576
4576

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E5-1650 v2
6C 12T @ 3.5 GHz
3824
3824
Intel Core i7-3930K
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
3201
3201

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-3930K
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
3542
3542
Intel Xeon E5-1650 v2
6C 12T @ 3.5 GHz
3240
3240

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E5-1650 v2
6C 12T @ 3.5 GHz
2719
2719
Intel Core i7-3930K
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
2588
2588

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E5-1650 v2
6C 12T @ 3.5 GHz
2053
2053
Intel Core i7-3930K
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
1986
1986

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E5-1650 v2
6C 12T @ 3.5 GHz
1065
1065
Intel Core i7-3930K
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
915
915

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon E5-1650 v2
6C 12T @ 3.5 GHz
784
784
Intel Core i7-3930K
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
731
731

Blender 2.81 (bmw27)

Intel Core i7-3930K
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
427.7
427.7
Intel Xeon E5-1650 v2
6C 12T @ 3.5 GHz
403.8
403.8

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-3930K
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
269
269
Intel Xeon E5-1650 v2
6C 12T @ 3.5 GHz
209
209

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon E5-1650 v2
6C 12T @ 3.5 GHz
145
145
Intel Core i7-3930K
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
129
129