Intel Xeon E3-1230 v5 vs Intel Xeon E3-1230 v6

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Intel Xeon E3-1230 v5 or Intel Xeon E3-1230 v5 – 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 v5 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2015 and belongs to the 5 generation of the Intel Xeon E3 series.
To use the Intel Xeon E3-1230 v5, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket.
The Intel Xeon E3-1230 v6 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2017 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Xeon E3 series.
To use the Intel Xeon E3-1230 v6, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket.
Intel Xeon E3 Family Intel Xeon E3
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon E3 v5 Group Intel Xeon E3 v6
5 Generation 6
Intel Xeon E3-1230 v5 Name Intel Xeon E3-1230 v6
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon E3-1230 v5 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E3-1230 v5 is 3.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.8 GHz.
The Intel Xeon E3-1230 v6 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E3-1230 v6 is 3.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.9 GHz.
normal Core architecture normal
3.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.7 GHz
4 CPU Cores 4
No Overclocking No
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.9 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
4x Cores 4x
3.4 GHz Frequency 3.5 GHz
8 Threads 8
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon E3-1230 v5 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon E3-1230 v6 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 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 34.1 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 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-2133 Memory type DDR4-2400
Yes ECC Yes
2 Memory channels 2
64.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
34.1 GB/s Bandwidth 38.4 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 72 W watts.
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80 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 72 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon E3-1230 v5 is manufactured using a 14 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 E3-1230 v6 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
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x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Q4/2015 Release date Q1/2017
Skylake S Architecture Kaby Lake S
LGA 1151 Socket LGA 1151
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
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VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
14 nm Technology 14 nm
8.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E3-1230 v6
4C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
15717
15717
Intel Xeon E3-1230 v5
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
15325
15325

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E3-1230 v5
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
4786
4786
Intel Xeon E3-1230 v6
4C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
4744
4744

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon E3-1230 v5
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
1402
1402
Intel Xeon E3-1230 v6
4C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
1384
1384