Intel Xeon E3-1231 v3 vs Intel Xeon E5-2680 v4

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Performance
Xeon E3-1231 v3
9,34925% of 36,991
Xeon E5-2680 v440% better
13,04735% of 36,991

The Xeon E5-2680 v4 has 40% better performance than the Xeon E3-1231 v3 for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Performance per dollar
Xeon E3-1231 v3
37.431% of 121.53
Xeon E5-2680 v4
No data available

The Xeon E3-1231 v3 has 31% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark: Intel Core i5-13400F.

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Summary

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About the Intel Xeon E3-1231 v3 CPU

The Intel Xeon E3-1231 v3 is an end-of-life 4-core (8-thread) processor built for the server CPU market. It launched in Q2 2014 with a suggested retail price of $250. It is part of Intel's Xeon E3 lineup, which is based on the Haswell-WS microarchitecture. The E3-1231 v3 is compatible with Intel Socket 1150 motherboards and is fabricated on Intel's 22 nm manufacturing process.

Memory and Cache

The Xeon E3-1231 v3 supports DDR3 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Xeon E3-1231 v3 has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 64 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 256 KB, is larger but slower than the L1. Its L3 cache, a shared resource among the CPU's cores, has a capacity of 8 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Xeon E3-1231 v3 features 4 total cores which can process 8 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 3.4 GHz, and it can boost up to 3.8 GHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture. The multiplier is locked, making it incapable of overclocking for pushing performance further.

Integrated Graphics

The Xeon E3-1231 v3 does not include an integrated graphics solution. A dedicated graphics card will be required if you require a monitor with your computer.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The Xeon E3-1231 v3 has the 267th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 25.27% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D. Its 9,349 score and $250 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 37.4. This is the 90th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Perf. Physics benchmark.

About the Intel Xeon E5-2680 v4 CPU

The Intel Xeon E5-2680 v4 is a 14-core (28-thread) processor built for the server CPU market. The Xeon E5-2680 v4 is compatible with Socket 2011 LGA motherboards.

Memory and Cache

In terms of cache, the Xeon E5-2680 v4 has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 448 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 3.5 MB, is larger but slower than the L1. Its L3 cache, a shared resource among the CPU's cores, has a capacity of 35 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Xeon E5-2680 v4 features 14 total cores which can process 28 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 2400.0 MHz, and it can boost up to 3300.0 MHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture.

Integrated Graphics

The Xeon E5-2680 v4 does not include an integrated graphics solution. A dedicated graphics card will be required if you require a monitor with your computer.

Benchmark Performance

The Xeon E5-2680 v4 has the 173rd best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 35.27% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

General Info

General overview of the CPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.

InfoXeon E3-1231 v3Xeon E5-2680 v4
ManufacturerIntelIntel
SeriesXeon E3--
Market SegmentServerServer
Release DateQ2 2014--
Launch Price (MSRP)$250--
Production StatusEnd-of-life--
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
Xeon E3-1231 v3
9,34925% of 36,991
Xeon E5-2680 v440% better
13,04735% of 36,991

The Xeon E5-2680 v4 has 40% better performance than the Xeon E3-1231 v3 for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The Xeon E3-1231 v3 is ranked 267th with a score of 9,349, and the Xeon E5-2680 v4 is ranked 173rd with a score of 13,047.

Performance per dollar
Xeon E3-1231 v3
37.431% of 121.53
Xeon E5-2680 v4
No data available

The Xeon E3-1231 v3 has 71% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark: AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

Xeon E3-1231 v3's 37.4 performance per dollar ranks it 90th among the other benchmarked CPUs in our database.

Relative Performance

The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.

Choose Baseline CPU:Xeon E3-1231 v3 or
CPUBenchmark Performance
Xeon E-2176G14,662+57%
Xeon E5-2697 v213,219+41%
Xeon E5-2680 v413,047+40%
Xeon E5-268010,990+18%
Xeon E3-1280 v510,510+12%
Xeon E3-1231 v39,349
Xeon E3-1230 v38,993-4%

Relative Value For Money

The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.

Choose Baseline CPU:Xeon E3-1231 v3 orXeon E5-2680 v4
CPUPerformance Per Dollar
Xeon E-2176G39.95+7%
Xeon E3-1231 v337.4
Xeon E3-1230 v335.97-4%
Xeon E3-1280 v517.17-54%

Benchmark Scores

This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both CPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.

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BenchmarkXeon E3-1231 v3Xeon E5-2680 v4
3DMark 11 Performance Physics
9,349
13,047
(+39.56%)
3DMark Time Spy CPU
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8,325
Cinebench R15 Multi-Core
732
1,657
(+126.37%)
Cinebench R15 Single-Core
152
(+52%)
100
Geekbench 6.2 Multi-Core
3,790
7,111
(+87.63%)
Geekbench 6.2 Single-Core
1,200
(+19.28%)
1,006
CPU Mark Multi-Thread
7,052
17,983
(+155.01%)
CPU Mark Single-Thread
2,149
(+10.55%)
1,944
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck

Technical Specs

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Manufacturing Details

Information about the CPU's manufacturing like its foundry, process size, and transistor count.

SpecXeon E3-1231 v3Xeon E5-2680 v4
ManufacturerIntelIntel
FoundryIntel--
Process Size22 nm--
Transistors1,400 million4,700 million

Architecture

CPU architecture specs like its memory channels, memory support, and microarchitecture. Newer CPU architectures can minimize bottlenecks and improve execution efficiency using more advanced techniques.

SpecXeon E3-1231 v3Xeon E5-2680 v4
SeriesXeon E3--
MicroarchitectureHaswell-WS--
CodenameHaswell-WSBroadwell-E/EP, Haswell-E/EP
Memory SupportDDR3--
Memory ChannelsDual-channel--
ECC MemoryYes--

Cores & Clock Speeds

Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can handle instructions and tasks. These have a strong impact on the CPU's performance.

SpecXeon E3-1231 v3Xeon E5-2680 v4
Cores414
Threads828
Clock Speed3.4 GHz2400.0 MHz
Turbo Clock3.8 GHz3300.0 MHz
Base Clock100 MHz--
Multiplier34.0x--
Multiplier UnlockedNo--

Cache

CPU cache specs like its L1 & L2 cache. These provide the CPU with a small, but super-fast memory access. A larger cache can improve a CPU's performance.

SpecXeon E3-1231 v3Xeon E5-2680 v4
L1 Cache64 KB448 KB
L2 Cache256 KB3.5 MB
L3 Cache8 MB35 MB

Compatibility & Power Consumption

Compatibility and power consumption information like its socket type, thermal design power, power limits. These can help verify the CPU's compatibility with other PC components.

SpecXeon E3-1231 v3Xeon E5-2680 v4
SocketIntel Socket 1150Socket 2011 LGA
PCI ExpressPCIe 3.0 x16--
Thermal Design Power (TDP)80 W120 W
TJ Max--86 °C

Graphics, Features, & Extensions

Additional CPU features like its bundled coolers, integrated graphics, and extensions/technologies.

SpecXeon E3-1231 v3Xeon E5-2680 v4
Extensions / TechnologiesMMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, EIST, Intel 64, XD bit, TXT, VT-x, VT-d, AES-NI, ECC, HTT, FMA3, F16C, BMI1, BMI2, x8 SDDC, vPro, TBT 2.0--

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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark and MSRP.