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.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon E3-1230 v3 Name AMD Phenom II X4 975
Intel Xeon E3 v3 Group AMD Phenom II - 800/900
4 Generation 4
Intel Xeon E3 Family AMD Phenom II
 
 

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
4 CPU Cores 4
3.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
4x Cores 4x
3.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
8 Threads 4
Yes Hyperthreading No
3.3 GHz Frequency 3.6 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
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.
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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 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.
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth --
Yes ECC No
2 Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI No
32.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
 
 

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.
Monolithic Chip design --
8.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
LGA 1150 Socket AM3
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Q2/2013 Release date Q1/2011
Haswell S Architecture Deneb (K10)
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
210 $ Release price --
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4a
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V
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22 nm Technology 45 nm
 
 

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