Intel Xeon E3-1270 v5 vs Intel Xeon E5-1630 v3

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Intel Xeon E3-1270 v5 or Intel Xeon E3-1270 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 E3-1270 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 E3-1270 v5, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket.
The Intel Xeon E5-1630 v3 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2014 and belongs to the 5 generation of the Intel Xeon E5 series.
To use the Intel Xeon E5-1630 v3, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2011-3 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon E3 v5 Group Intel Xeon E5 v3
Intel Xeon E3-1270 v5 Name Intel Xeon E5-1630 v3
Intel Xeon E3 Family Intel Xeon E5
5 Generation 5
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon E3-1270 v5 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E3-1270 v5 is 3.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.0 GHz.
The Intel Xeon E5-1630 v3 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E5-1630 v3 is 3.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.8 GHz.
4x Cores 4x
4 CPU Cores 4
4.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.8 GHz
8 Threads 8
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.8 GHz
3.6 GHz Frequency 3.7 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon E3-1270 v5 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon E5-1630 v3 does not have integrated graphics.
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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 768.0 GB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 68.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
64.0 GB Max. Memory 768.0 GB
34.1 GB/s Bandwidth 68.2 GB/s
2 Memory channels 4
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC Yes
DDR4-2133 Memory type DDR4-2133
pci PCIe pci
 
 

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 140 W watts.
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80 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 140 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon E3-1270 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 E5-1630 v3 is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 10.0 MB cache.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
8.0 MB L3-Cache 10.0 MB
LGA 1151 Socket LGA 2011-3
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Q4/2015 Release date Q3/2014
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14 nm Technology 22 nm
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Skylake S Architecture Haswell E