Intel Xeon E5-2430 vs Intel Xeon E3-1260L
Comparative analysis of Intel Xeon E5-2430 and Intel Xeon E3-1260L 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.
Differences
Reasons to consider the Intel Xeon E5-2430
- CPU is newer: launch date 1 year(s) 0 month(s) later
- 2 more cores, run more applications at once: 6 vs 4
- 4 more threads: 12 vs 8
- Around 50% more L1 cache; more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
- Around 50% more L2 cache; more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
- Around 88% more L3 cache; more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
- 12x more maximum memory size: 384 GB vs 32 GB
- 2.3x better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 9513 vs 4074
- Around 44% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core: 2918 vs 2023
| Specifications (specs) | |
| Launch date | May 2012 vs April 2011 |
| Number of cores | 6 vs 4 |
| Number of threads | 12 vs 8 |
| L1 cache | 64 KB (per core) vs 64 KB (per core) |
| L2 cache | 256 KB (per core) vs 256 KB (per core) |
| L3 cache | 15360 KB (shared) vs 8192 KB (shared) |
| Maximum memory size | 384 GB vs 32 GB |
| Max number of CPUs in a configuration | 2 vs 1 |
| Benchmarks | |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 9513 vs 4074 |
| Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 2918 vs 2023 |
Reasons to consider the Intel Xeon E3-1260L
- Around 22% higher clock speed: 3.30 GHz vs 2.70 GHz
- 2.1x lower typical power consumption: 45 Watt vs 95 Watt
- Around 20% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 1463 vs 1224
- Around 15% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Single Core: 570 vs 497
| Specifications (specs) | |
| Maximum frequency | 3.30 GHz vs 2.70 GHz |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 45 Watt vs 95 Watt |
| Benchmarks | |
| PassMark - Single thread mark | 1463 vs 1224 |
| Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 570 vs 497 |
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CPU 2: Intel Xeon E3-1260L
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| Name | Intel Xeon E5-2430 | Intel Xeon E3-1260L |
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| PassMark - Single thread mark | 1224 | 1463 |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 9513 | 4074 |
| Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 497 | 570 |
| Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 2918 | 2023 |
Compare specifications (specs)
| Intel Xeon E5-2430 | Intel Xeon E3-1260L | |
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Essentials |
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| Architecture codename | Sandy Bridge EN | Sandy Bridge |
| Launch date | May 2012 | April 2011 |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $119 | $150 |
| Place in performance rating | 2139 | 2123 |
| Price now | $728.95 | $85.62 |
| Processor Number | E5-2430 | E3-1260L |
| Series | Intel® Xeon® Processor E5 Family | Intel® Xeon® Processor E3 Family |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
| Value for money (0-100) | 2.78 | 22.48 |
| Vertical segment | Server | Server |
Performance |
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| 64 bit support | ||
| Base frequency | 2.20 GHz | 2.40 GHz |
| Bus Speed | 7.2 GT/s QPI | 5 GT/s DMI |
| Die size | 294 mm | 216 mm |
| L1 cache | 64 KB (per core) | 64 KB (per core) |
| L2 cache | 256 KB (per core) | 256 KB (per core) |
| L3 cache | 15360 KB (shared) | 8192 KB (shared) |
| Manufacturing process technology | 32 nm | 32 nm |
| Maximum frequency | 2.70 GHz | 3.30 GHz |
| Number of cores | 6 | 4 |
| Number of QPI Links | 1 | |
| Number of threads | 12 | 8 |
| Transistor count | 1270 million | 1160 million |
| VID voltage range | 0.6V-1.35V | |
| Maximum core temperature | 58.6°C | |
Memory |
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| ECC memory support | ||
| Max memory channels | 3 | 2 |
| Maximum memory bandwidth | 32 GB/s | 21 GB/s |
| Maximum memory size | 384 GB | 32 GB |
| Supported memory types | DDR3 800/1066/1333 | DDR3 1066/1333 |
Compatibility |
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| Low Halogen Options Available | ||
| Max number of CPUs in a configuration | 2 | 1 |
| Package Size | 45mm x 42.5mm | 37.5mm x 37.5mm |
| Sockets supported | FCLGA1356 | LGA1155 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 95 Watt | 45 Watt |
Peripherals |
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| Max number of PCIe lanes | 24 | 20 |
| PCI Express revision | 3.0 | 2.0 |
| Scalability | 2S Only | |
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® 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® Flex Memory Access | ||
| Intel® Hyper-Threading technology | ||
| Intel® Turbo Boost technology | ||
| Thermal Monitoring | ||
| Flexible Display interface (FDI) | ||
| Intel® Fast Memory Access | ||
| Intel® vPro™ Platform Eligibility | ||
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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| Graphics base frequency | 650 MHz | |
| Graphics max dynamic frequency | 1.25 GHz | |
| Graphics max frequency | 1.25 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 2000 | |
Graphics interfaces |
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| Number of displays supported | 2 | |
| Wireless Display (WiDi) support | ||
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