Intel Xeon E3-1230 v2 vs Intel Core i7-2600K
Comparative analysis of Intel Xeon E3-1230 v2 and Intel Core i7-2600K processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Compatibility, Peripherals, Security & Reliability, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization, Graphics, Graphics interfaces. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark, Geekbench 4 - Single Core, Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core, 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score, CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s).
Differences
Reasons to consider the Intel Xeon E3-1230 v2
- CPU is newer: launch date 1 year(s) 3 month(s) later
- A newer manufacturing process allows for a more powerful, yet cooler running processor: 22 nm vs 32 nm
- Around 2% higher maximum memory size: 32.77 GB vs 32 GB
- Around 38% lower typical power consumption: 69 Watt vs 95 Watt
- Around 14% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 1984 vs 1742
- Around 13% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 6195 vs 5481
- Around 2% better performance in 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score: 1873 vs 1845
- Around 2% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s): 2.162 vs 2.129
- Around 16% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s): 5.824 vs 5.018
| Specifications (specs) | |
| Launch date | May 2012 vs 3 January 2011 |
| Manufacturing process technology | 22 nm vs 32 nm |
| Maximum memory size | 32.77 GB vs 32 GB |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 69 Watt vs 95 Watt |
| Benchmarks | |
| PassMark - Single thread mark | 1984 vs 1742 |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 6195 vs 5481 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 1873 vs 1845 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 78.109 vs 77.745 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) | 2.162 vs 2.129 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 5.824 vs 5.018 |
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i7-2600K
- Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
- Around 3% higher clock speed: 3.80 GHz vs 3.70 GHz
- Around 10% higher maximum core temperature: 72.6°C vs 65.8°C
- Around 6% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Single Core: 811 vs 766
- Around 4% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core: 3117 vs 2984
- Around 1% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s): 4.524 vs 4.493
- Around 11% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s): 0.602 vs 0.544
| Specifications (specs) | |
| Unlocked | Unlocked vs Locked |
| Maximum frequency | 3.80 GHz vs 3.70 GHz |
| Maximum core temperature | 72.6°C vs 65.8°C |
| Benchmarks | |
| Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 811 vs 766 |
| Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 3117 vs 2984 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 4.524 vs 4.493 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 0.602 vs 0.544 |
Compare benchmarks
CPU 1: Intel Xeon E3-1230 v2
CPU 2: Intel Core i7-2600K
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| Name | Intel Xeon E3-1230 v2 | Intel Core i7-2600K |
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| PassMark - Single thread mark | 1984 | 1742 |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 6195 | 5481 |
| Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 766 | 811 |
| Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 2984 | 3117 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 1873 | 1845 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 4.493 | 4.524 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 78.109 | 77.745 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 0.544 | 0.602 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) | 2.162 | 2.129 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 5.824 | 5.018 |
Compare specifications (specs)
| Intel Xeon E3-1230 v2 | Intel Core i7-2600K | |
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Essentials |
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| Architecture codename | Ivy Bridge | Sandy Bridge |
| Launch date | May 2012 | 3 January 2011 |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $360 | $317 |
| Place in performance rating | 2275 | 2312 |
| Price now | $352.10 | $189.99 |
| Processor Number | E3-1230V2 | i7-2600K |
| Series | Intel® Xeon® Processor E3 v2 Family | Legacy Intel® Core™ Processors |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
| Value for money (0-100) | 7.41 | 13.10 |
| Vertical segment | Server | Desktop |
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| 64 bit support | ||
| Base frequency | 3.30 GHz | 3.40 GHz |
| Bus Speed | 5 GT/s DMI | 5 GT/s DMI |
| Die size | 160 mm | 216 mm |
| L1 cache | 64 KB (per core) | 64 KB (per core) |
| L2 cache | 256 KB (per core) | 1024 KB |
| L3 cache | 8192 KB (shared) | 8192 KB |
| Manufacturing process technology | 22 nm | 32 nm |
| Maximum core temperature | 65.8°C | 72.6°C |
| Maximum frequency | 3.70 GHz | 3.80 GHz |
| Number of cores | 4 | 4 |
| Number of threads | 8 | 8 |
| Transistor count | 1400 million | 995 Million |
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| ECC memory support | ||
| Max memory channels | 2 | 2 |
| Maximum memory bandwidth | 25.6 GB/s | 21 GB/s |
| Maximum memory size | 32.77 GB | 32 GB |
| Supported memory types | DDR3 1333/1600 | DDR3 1066/1333 |
Compatibility |
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| Low Halogen Options Available | ||
| Max number of CPUs in a configuration | 1 | 1 |
| Package Size | 37.5mm x 37.5mm | 37.5mm x 37.5mm |
| Sockets supported | FCLGA1155 | LGA1155 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 69 Watt | 95 Watt |
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| PCI Express revision | 3.0 | 2.0 |
| PCIe configurations | 1x16 & 1x4, 2x8 & 1x4 or 1x8 & 3x4 | |
| Max number of PCIe lanes | 16 | |
Security & Reliability |
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| Execute Disable Bit (EDB) | ||
| Intel® Identity Protection technology | ||
| Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT) | ||
Advanced Technologies |
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| Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology | ||
| Idle States | ||
| Instruction set extensions | Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX | Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX |
| Intel 64 | ||
| Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX) | ||
| Intel® AES New Instructions | ||
| Intel® Demand Based Switching | ||
| Intel® Fast Memory Access | ||
| Intel® Flex Memory Access | ||
| Intel® Hyper-Threading technology | ||
| Intel® TSX-NI | ||
| Intel® Turbo Boost technology | ||
| Intel® vPro™ Platform Eligibility | ||
| Thermal Monitoring | ||
| Flexible Display interface (FDI) | ||
Virtualization |
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| Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | ||
| Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) | ||
| Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) | ||
Graphics |
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| Device ID | 0x112 | |
| Graphics base frequency | 850 MHz | |
| Graphics max dynamic frequency | 1.35 GHz | |
| Graphics max frequency | 1.35 GHz | |
| Intel® Clear Video HD technology | ||
| Intel® Flexible Display Interface (Intel® FDI) | ||
| Intel® InTru™ 3D technology | ||
| Intel® Quick Sync Video | ||
| Processor graphics | Intel® HD Graphics 3000 | |
Graphics interfaces |
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| Number of displays supported | 2 | |
| Wireless Display (WiDi) support | ||
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