Intel Xeon E3-1230 v3 vs Intel Core i7-950

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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 Intel Core i7-950 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2009 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-950, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1366 socket.
4 Generation 1
Intel Xeon E3 Family Intel Core i7
Intel Xeon E3 v3 Group Intel Core i7 900
Intel Xeon E3-1230 v3 Name Intel Core i7-950
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
 
 

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 Intel Core i7-950 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-950 is 3.06 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.33 GHz.
4 CPU Cores 4
8 Threads 8
3.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.33 GHz
3.3 GHz Frequency 3.06 GHz
4x Cores 4x
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
3.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon E3-1230 v3 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i7-950 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.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 24.0 GB distributed across 3 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.
2 Memory channels 3
32.0 GB Max. Memory 24.0 GB
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3-1066
Yes AES-NI No
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
Yes ECC No
pci PCIe pci
 
 

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 130 W watts.
80 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 130 W
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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 Intel Core i7-950 is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
Q2/2013 Release date Q2/2009
Haswell S Architecture Bloomfield
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
8.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
22 nm Technology 45 nm
LGA 1150 Socket LGA 1366
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number BX80601950
210 $ Release price 305 $
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
0 bytes L2-Cache 1.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E3-1230 v3
4C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
4108
4108
Intel Core i7-950
4C 8T @ 3.06 GHz
1965
1965

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E3-1230 v3
4C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
3754
3754
Intel Core i7-950
4C 8T @ 3.06 GHz
2313
2313

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E3-1230 v3
4C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
1899
1899
Intel Core i7-950
4C 8T @ 3.06 GHz
1442
1442

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon E3-1230 v3
4C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
1217
1217
Intel Core i7-950
4C 8T @ 3.06 GHz
590
590