Intel Xeon E3-1230 v3 vs Intel Xeon E5-2640 v2

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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 Xeon E5-2640 v2 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2013 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Xeon E5 series.
To use the Intel Xeon E5-2640 v2, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2011 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon E3 v3 Group Intel Xeon E5 v2
Intel Xeon E3 Family Intel Xeon E5
4 Generation 4
Intel Xeon E3-1230 v3 Name Intel Xeon E5-2640 v2
 
 

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 Xeon E5-2640 v2 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E5-2640 v2 is 2.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.5 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
No Overclocking No
3.3 GHz Frequency 2.0 GHz
4 CPU Cores 8
4x Cores 8x
normal Core architecture normal
3.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 2.2 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
8 Threads 16
3.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 2.5 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon E3-1230 v3 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon E5-2640 v2 does not have integrated graphics.
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0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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GPU name
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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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-- JPEG --
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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 768.0 GB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
Yes ECC Yes
32.0 GB Max. Memory 768.0 GB
2 Memory channels 4
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3-1600
pci PCIe pci
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
 
 

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 95 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
80 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 95 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 Intel Xeon E5-2640 v2 is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 20.0 MB cache.
-- Part Number --
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
210 $ Release price 700 $
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
8.0 MB L3-Cache 20.0 MB
Q2/2013 Release date Q3/2013
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
LGA 1150 Socket LGA 2011
Haswell S Architecture Ivy Bridge EP
22 nm Technology 22 nm
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E5-2640 v2
8C 16T @ 2.0 GHz
15970
15970
Intel Xeon E3-1230 v3
4C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
13125
13125

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E3-1230 v3
4C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
4108
4108
Intel Xeon E5-2640 v2
8C 16T @ 2.0 GHz
2869
2869

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon E3-1230 v3
4C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
1217
1217
Intel Xeon E5-2640 v2
8C 16T @ 2.0 GHz
504
504