Intel Core i7-4930K vs Intel Xeon E5-2643 v3

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Intel Core i7-4930K or Intel Core i7-4930K – 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 i7-4930K 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 Core i7 Extreme Edition series.
To use the Intel Core i7-4930K, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2011 socket.
The Intel Xeon E5-2643 v3 features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2014 and belongs to the 5 generation of the Intel Xeon E5 series.
To use the Intel Xeon E5-2643 v3, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2011-3 socket.
4 Generation 5
Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition Family Intel Xeon E5
Intel Core i 4000X Group Intel Xeon E5 v3
Intel Core i7-4930K Name Intel Xeon E5-2643 v3
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-4930K has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-4930K is 3.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.9 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Xeon E5-2643 v3 has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E5-2643 v3 is 3.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.7 GHz.
6 CPU Cores 6
12 Threads 12
3.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.7 GHz
3.4 GHz Frequency 3.4 GHz
6x Cores 6x
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Overclocking No
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
3.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.6 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-4930K does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon E5-2643 v3 does not have integrated graphics.
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GPU name
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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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 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.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 768.0 GB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 68.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
4 Memory channels 4
64.0 GB Max. Memory 768.0 GB
DDR3-1866 Memory type DDR4-2133
Yes AES-NI Yes
59.7 GB/s Bandwidth 68.2 GB/s
No ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
 
 

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 135 W watts.
130 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 135 W
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Technical details

The Intel Core i7-4930K is manufactured using a 22 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 E5-2643 v3 is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 20.0 MB cache.
Q3/2013 Release date Q3/2014
Ivy Bridge E Architecture Haswell E
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
12.0 MB L3-Cache 20.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
22 nm Technology 22 nm
LGA 2011 Socket LGA 2011-3
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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540 $ Release price --
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E5-2643 v3
6C 12T @ 3.4 GHz
24408
24408
Intel Core i7-4930K
6C 12T @ 3.4 GHz
22600
22600

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-4930K
6C 12T @ 3.4 GHz
5746
5746
Intel Xeon E5-2643 v3
6C 12T @ 3.4 GHz
5623
5623

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E5-2643 v3
6C 12T @ 3.4 GHz
4822
4822
Intel Core i7-4930K
6C 12T @ 3.4 GHz
4021
4021

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon E5-2643 v3
6C 12T @ 3.4 GHz
3844
3844
Intel Core i7-4930K
6C 12T @ 3.4 GHz
3745
3745

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E5-2643 v3
6C 12T @ 3.4 GHz
1149
1149
Intel Core i7-4930K
6C 12T @ 3.4 GHz
1064
1064

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon E5-2643 v3
6C 12T @ 3.4 GHz
1131
1131
Intel Core i7-4930K
6C 12T @ 3.4 GHz
746
746