Intel Xeon E3-1220 v6 vs Intel Xeon E3-1230 v6

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Intel Xeon E3-1220 v6 or Intel Xeon E3-1220 v6 – 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 Xeon E3-1220 v6 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 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 E3-1220 v6, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket.
The Intel Xeon E3-1230 v6 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
To use the Intel Xeon E3-1230 v6, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon E3-1220 v6 Name Intel Xeon E3-1230 v6
Intel Xeon E3 Family Intel Xeon E3
6 Generation 6
Intel Xeon E3 v6 Group Intel Xeon E3 v6
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon E3-1220 v6 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E3-1220 v6 is 3.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.5 GHz.
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.
3.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.9 GHz
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
3.0 GHz Frequency 3.5 GHz
4 Threads 8
3.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.7 GHz
No Hyperthreading Yes
4 CPU Cores 4
4x Cores 4x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon E3-1220 v6 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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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 38.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
64.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC Yes
38.4 GB/s Bandwidth 38.4 GB/s
DDR4-2400 Memory type DDR4-2400
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 72 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.
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72 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 72 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon E3-1220 v6 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 8.0 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.
Q1/2017 Release date Q1/2017
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Kaby Lake S Architecture Kaby Lake S
14 nm Technology 14 nm
LGA 1151 Socket LGA 1151
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
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Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
8.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E3-1230 v6
4C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
15717
15717
Intel Xeon E3-1220 v6
4C 4T @ 3.0 GHz
11124
11124

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E3-1230 v6
4C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
4744
4744
Intel Xeon E3-1220 v6
4C 4T @ 3.0 GHz
3721
3721

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon E3-1230 v6
4C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
1384
1384
Intel Xeon E3-1220 v6
4C 4T @ 3.0 GHz
1225
1225