Intel Xeon E3-1230 v3 vs Intel Core i5-7500

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Intel Xeon E3-1230 v3 or Intel Xeon E3-1230 v3 – 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 v3 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2013 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Xeon E3 series.
To use the Intel Xeon E3-1230 v3, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1150 socket.
The Intel Core i5-7500 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2017 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-7500, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket.
Intel Xeon E3 v3 Group Intel Core i 7000
4 Generation 7
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon E3-1230 v3 Name Intel Core i5-7500
Intel Xeon E3 Family Intel Core i5
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon E3-1230 v3 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E3-1230 v3 is 3.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.7 GHz.
The Intel Core i5-7500 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-7500 is 3.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.8 GHz.
No Overclocking No
4 CPU Cores 4
4x Cores 4x
normal Core architecture normal
3.3 GHz Frequency 3.4 GHz
3.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.6 GHz
3.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.8 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading No
8 Threads 4
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon E3-1230 v3 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i5-7500 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-7500 uses the Intel HD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- Direct X 12
-- Generation 9.5
-- Max. displays --
-- Release date Q2/2016
-- Technology 14 nm
GPU name Intel HD Graphics 630
-- Execution units 24
-- GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
-- Shaders 192
 
 

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.
-- VP9 Decode / Encode
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- AVC Decode / Encode
-- VP8 Decode / Encode
-- AV1 No
-- VC-1 Decode
-- JPEG Decode / Encode
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 25.6 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 38.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR4-2400
2 Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 38.4 GB/s
32.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
Yes ECC No
 
 

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 65 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
80 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon E3-1230 v3 is manufactured using a 22 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 i5-7500 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
Haswell S Architecture Kaby Lake S
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
22 nm Technology 14 nm
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
-- Part Number --
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
LGA 1150 Socket LGA 1151
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
210 $ Release price 220 $
8.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Q2/2013 Release date Q1/2017
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E3-1230 v3
4C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
13125
13125
Intel Core i5-7500
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
12167
12167

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E3-1230 v3
4C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
4108
4108
Intel Core i5-7500
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
3685
3685

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-7500
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
4055
4055
Intel Xeon E3-1230 v3
4C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
3460
3460

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E3-1230 v3
4C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
3754
3754
Intel Core i5-7500
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
3091
3091

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E3-1230 v3
4C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
1899
1899
Intel Core i5-7500
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
1580
1580

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-7500
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
1260
1260
Intel Xeon E3-1230 v3
4C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
1217
1217

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E3-1230 v3
4C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
722
722
Intel Core i5-7500
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
617
617