Xeon E3-1230 v2 vs Core i5-7600K

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-7600K
2017
4 cores / 4 threads, 91 Watt
4.40
+10%

Core i5-7600K outperforms Xeon E3-1230 v2 by a moderate 10% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-7600K and Xeon E3-1230 v2 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking12781354
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation3.563.50
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
SeriesIntel Core i5 (Desktop)no data
Architecture codenameKaby Lake (2016−2019)Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
Release date3 January 2017 (7 years ago)14 May 2012 (12 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$242$360
Current price$150 (0.6x MSRP)$113 (0.3x MSRP)

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i5-7600K has 2% better value for money than Xeon E3-1230 v2.

Detailed specifications

Core i5-7600K and Xeon E3-1230 v2 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores4 (Quad-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads48
Base clock speed3.8 GHz3.3 GHz
Boost clock speed4.2 GHz3.7 GHz
L1 cache64K (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)256 KB (per core)
L3 cache6 MB (shared)8 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm22 nm
Die sizeno data160 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C66 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data1,400 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplierYesNo

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-7600K and Xeon E3-1230 v2 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCLGA1151FCLGA1155
Power consumption (TDP)91 Watt69 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-7600K and Xeon E3-1230 v2. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology-+
TSX+-
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Accessno data+
SIPP-no data
Demand Based Switchingno data+
Fast Memory Accessno data+
StatusDiscontinuedDiscontinued

Security technologies

Core i5-7600K and Xeon E3-1230 v2 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+
EDB++
Secure Key+no data
MPX+no data
Identity Protection++
SGXYes with Intel® MEno data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-7600K and Xeon E3-1230 v2 are enumerated here.

AMD-V+no data
VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-7600K and Xeon E3-1230 v2. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3, DDR4DDR3
Maximum memory size64 GB32.77 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth38.397 GB/s25.6 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 630no data
Max video memory64 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+no data
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.15 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-7600K and Xeon E3-1230 v2 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-7600K and Xeon E3-1230 v2 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@24Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP4096x2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096x2304@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-7600K and Xeon E3-1230 v2 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-7600K and Xeon E3-1230 v2.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanes16no data

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i5-7600K 4.40
+10%
Xeon E3-1230 v2 4.00

Core i5-7600K outperforms Xeon E3-1230 v2 by 10% based on our aggregate benchmark results.


Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Benchmark coverage: 68%

i5-7600K 6798
+9.8%
Xeon E3-1230 v2 6189

Core i5-7600K outperforms Xeon E3-1230 v2 by 10% in Passmark.

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 4.40 4.00
Recency 3 January 2017 14 May 2012
Threads 4 8
Cost $242 $360
Chip lithography 14 nm 22 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 91 Watt 69 Watt

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core i5-7600K and Xeon E3-1230 v2.

Note that Core i5-7600K is a desktop processor while Xeon E3-1230 v2 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-7600K and Xeon E3-1230 v2, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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