Intel Xeon E3-1230 v6 vs AMD Ryzen 5 1600X

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Intel Xeon E3-1230 v6 or Intel Xeon E3-1230 v6 – 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 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.
The AMD Ryzen 5 1600X features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2017 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD Ryzen 5 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 5 1600X, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
6 Generation 1
Intel Xeon E3 Family AMD Ryzen 5
Intel Xeon E3 v6 Group AMD Ryzen 1000
Intel Xeon E3-1230 v6 Name AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

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.
The AMD Ryzen 5 1600X has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 1600X is 3.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.7 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
4 CPU Cores 6
8 Threads 12
3.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.7 GHz
3.5 GHz Frequency 3.3 GHz
4x Cores 6x
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking Yes
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
3.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.5 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon E3-1230 v6 does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Ryzen 5 1600X does not have integrated graphics.
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GPU name
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 38.4 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 42.7 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
64.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
DDR4-2400 Memory type DDR4-2666
Yes AES-NI Yes
38.4 GB/s Bandwidth 42.7 GB/s
Yes ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 72 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.
72 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 95 W
-- Tjunction max 95 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon E3-1230 v6 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 AMD Ryzen 5 1600X is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 16.0 MB cache.
Q1/2017 Release date Q1/2017
Kaby Lake S Architecture Summit Ridge (Zen)
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
8.0 MB L3-Cache 16.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
14 nm Technology 14 nm
LGA 1151 Socket AM4 (PGA 1331)
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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-- Release price 245 $
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
6C 12T @ 3.3 GHz
21366
21366
Intel Xeon E3-1230 v6
4C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
15717
15717

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
6C 12T @ 3.3 GHz
5220
5220
Intel Xeon E3-1230 v6
4C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
4385
4385

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
6C 12T @ 3.3 GHz
5089
5089
Intel Xeon E3-1230 v6
4C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
4744
4744

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon E3-1230 v6
4C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
4442
4442
AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
6C 12T @ 3.3 GHz
4029
4029

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon E3-1230 v6
4C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
1384
1384
AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
6C 12T @ 3.3 GHz
1167
1167

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
6C 12T @ 3.3 GHz
1126
1126
Intel Xeon E3-1230 v6
4C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
836
836