Intel Xeon E3-1230 v3 vs Intel Xeon E7-4870 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 E7-4870 v2 features 15 processor cores and has the capability to manage 30 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2014 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Xeon E7 series.
To use the Intel Xeon E7-4870 v2, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2011 socket.
4 Generation 4
Intel Xeon E3-1230 v3 Name Intel Xeon E7-4870 v2
Intel Xeon E3 Family Intel Xeon E7
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon E3 v3 Group Intel Xeon E7 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 E7-4870 v2 has 15 CPU cores and can calculate 30 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E7-4870 v2 is 2.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.9 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
8 Threads 30
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
3.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
3.3 GHz Frequency 2.3 GHz
4 CPU Cores 15
normal Core architecture normal
3.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 2.9 GHz
4x Cores 15x
No Overclocking No
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon E3-1230 v3 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon E7-4870 v2 does not have integrated graphics.
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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 1.5 TB 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 AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3-1600
2 Memory channels 4
32.0 GB Max. Memory 1.5 TB
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 130 W watts.
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80 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 130 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 E7-4870 v2 is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 30.0 MB cache.
210 $ Release price 3200 $
22 nm Technology 22 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 30.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
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Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
LGA 1150 Socket LGA 2011
Haswell S Architecture Ivy Bridge EX
Q2/2013 Release date Q1/2014
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux