Intel Xeon E3-1240 v6 vs Intel Core i7-3930K

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CPU lineage

Intel Xeon E3-1240 v6 or Intel Xeon E3-1240 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 E3-1240 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 E3-1240 v6, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket.
The Intel Core i7-3930K features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2011 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition series.
To use the Intel Core i7-3930K, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2011 socket.
Intel Xeon E3-1240 v6 Name Intel Core i7-3930K
6 Generation 3
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon E3 Family Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition
Intel Xeon E3 v6 Group Intel Core i 3000X
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon E3-1240 v6 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E3-1240 v6 is 3.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.1 GHz.
The Intel Core i7-3930K has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-3930K is 3.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.8 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
4.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.8 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
3.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.8 GHz
4x Cores 6x
3.7 GHz Frequency 3.2 GHz
No Overclocking Yes
8 Threads 12
normal Core architecture normal
4 CPU Cores 6
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon E3-1240 v6 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i7-3930K does not have integrated graphics.
-- Execution units --
GPU name
-- Direct X --
-- GPU frequency --
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- GPU (Turbo) --
-- Generation --
-- Release date --
-- Max. displays --
-- Technology --
-- Shaders --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --
 
 

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.
-- JPEG --
-- AVC --
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
-- VP8 --
-- VC-1 --
-- AV1 --
-- VP9 --
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
-- h264 --
 
 

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 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.
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 4
DDR4-2400 Memory type DDR3-1600
64.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
Yes ECC No
38.4 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
Yes AES-NI Yes
 
 

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 130 W watts.
72 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 130 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon E3-1240 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 Intel Core i7-3930K is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
-- Part Number --
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d (C2 Stepping)
8.0 MB L3-Cache 12.0 MB
Kaby Lake S Architecture Sandy Bridge E
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
195 $ Release price 480 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Q1/2017 Release date Q4/2011
LGA 1151 Socket LGA 2011
14 nm Technology 32 nm
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-3930K
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
20711
20711
Intel Xeon E3-1240 v6
4C 8T @ 3.7 GHz
16570
16570

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E3-1240 v6
4C 8T @ 3.7 GHz
5023
5023
Intel Core i7-3930K
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
3201
3201

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon E3-1240 v6
4C 8T @ 3.7 GHz
4671
4671
Intel Core i7-3930K
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
3542
3542

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E3-1240 v6
4C 8T @ 3.7 GHz
4582
4582
Intel Core i7-3930K
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
4576
4576

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon E3-1240 v6
4C 8T @ 3.7 GHz
1463
1463
Intel Core i7-3930K
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
731
731

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-3930K
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
915
915
Intel Xeon E3-1240 v6
4C 8T @ 3.7 GHz
882
882