Intel Xeon E3-1230 v3 vs AMD Phenom II X4 975

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Intel Xeon E3-1230 v3 or Intel Xeon E3-1230 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 E3-1230 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 E3-1230 v3, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1150 socket.
The AMD Phenom II X4 975 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2011 and belongs to the 4 generation of the AMD Phenom II series.
To use the AMD Phenom II X4 975, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3 socket.
4 Generation 4
Intel Xeon E3-1230 v3 Name AMD Phenom II X4 975
Intel Xeon E3 Family AMD Phenom II
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon E3 v3 Group AMD Phenom II - 800/900
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon E3-1230 v3 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E3-1230 v3 is 3.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.7 GHz.
The AMD Phenom II X4 975 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Phenom II X4 975 is 3.6 GHz
8 Threads 4
Yes Hyperthreading No
3.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
3.3 GHz Frequency 3.6 GHz
4 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
3.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
4x Cores 4x
No Overclocking Yes
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon E3-1230 v3 does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Phenom II X4 975 does not have integrated graphics.
GPU name
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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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-- AV1 --
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-- h264 --
-- VP8 --
-- AVC --
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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.
Yes AES-NI No
Yes ECC No
pci PCIe pci
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066
2 Memory channels 2
32.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth --
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 80 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 125 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
80 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 125 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon E3-1230 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 8.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD Phenom II X4 975 is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
210 $ Release price --
22 nm Technology 45 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
8.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4a
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V
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Monolithic Chip design --
LGA 1150 Socket AM3
Haswell S Architecture Deneb (K10)
Q2/2013 Release date Q1/2011
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E3-1230 v3
4C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
13125
13125
AMD Phenom II X4 975
4C 4T @ 3.6 GHz
6704
6704