Intel Xeon E3-1220L v3 vs Intel Xeon E3-1230L v3

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Intel Xeon E3-1220L v3 or Intel Xeon E3-1220L v3 – 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 E3-1220L v3 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2013 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Xeon E3 series.
To use the Intel Xeon E3-1220L v3, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1150 socket.
The Intel Xeon E3-1230L v3 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2013 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Xeon E3 series.
To use the Intel Xeon E3-1230L v3, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1150 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon E3 v3 Group Intel Xeon E3 v3
Intel Xeon E3-1220L v3 Name Intel Xeon E3-1230L v3
Intel Xeon E3 Family Intel Xeon E3
4 Generation 4
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon E3-1220L v3 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E3-1220L v3 is 1.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 1.5 GHz.
The Intel Xeon E3-1230L v3 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E3-1230L v3 is 1.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.8 GHz.
4x Cores 4x
4 CPU Cores 4
1.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 2.8 GHz
8 Threads 8
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
1.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 2.8 GHz
1.1 GHz Frequency 1.8 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon E3-1220L v3 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon E3-1230L v3 does not have integrated graphics.
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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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 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
32.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
2 Memory channels 2
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC Yes
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3-1600
pci PCIe pci
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 13 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.
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13 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 25 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon E3-1220L v3 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 4.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Xeon E3-1230L v3 is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
4.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
LGA 1150 Socket LGA 1150
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Q3/2013 Release date Q2/2013
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0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
140 $ Release price 185 $
22 nm Technology 22 nm
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Haswell S Architecture Haswell S