i3-1315U vs Xeon E3-1230 v2

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon E3-1230 v2
2012
4 cores / 8 threads, 69 Watt
4.01
Core i3-1315U
2023
6 cores / 8 threads, 15 Watt
8.00
+99.5%

i3-1315U outperforms Xeon E3-1230 v2 by a whopping 100% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon E3-1230 v2 and Core i3-1315U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking1408924
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation2.36no data
Market segmentServerLaptop
Seriesno dataIntel Raptor Lake-U
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge (2012−2013)Raptor Lake-U (2022−2023)
Release date14 May 2012 (12 years ago)3 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$360no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Xeon E3-1230 v2 and Core i3-1315U 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)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads88
Base clock speed3.3 GHz1.2 GHz
Boost clock speed3.7 GHz4.5 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/sno data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)544 KB
L2 cache256 KB (per core)5 MB
L3 cache8 MB (shared)10 MB
Chip lithography22 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size160 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature66 °C100 °C
Number of transistors1,400 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon E3-1230 v2 and Core i3-1315U 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
SocketFCLGA1155FCBGA1744
Power consumption (TDP)69 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon E3-1230 v2 and Core i3-1315U. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVXIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX-+
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access++
Demand Based Switching+no data
Fast Memory Access+no data
StatusDiscontinuedLaunched
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Xeon E3-1230 v2 and Core i3-1315U technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Keyno data+
Identity Protection+-
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon E3-1230 v2 and Core i3-1315U are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon E3-1230 v2 and Core i3-1315U. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR4x-4267
Maximum memory size32.77 GB96 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel® UHD Graphics for 13th Gen Intel® Processors
Quick Sync Video-+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.25 GHz
Execution Unitsno data64

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Xeon E3-1230 v2 and Core i3-1315U integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data4

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Xeon E3-1230 v2 and Core i3-1315U integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096 x 2304 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data4096 x 2304 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Xeon E3-1230 v2 and Core i3-1315U integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12.1
OpenGLno data4.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon E3-1230 v2 and Core i3-1315U.

PCIe version3.04.0
PCI Express lanesno data8

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.

Xeon E3-1230 v2 4.01
i3-1315U 8.00
+99.5%

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.

Xeon E3-1230 v2 6195
i3-1315U 12372
+99.7%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 4.01 8.00
Recency 14 May 2012 3 January 2023
Physical cores 4 6
Power consumption (TDP) 69 Watt 15 Watt

i3-1315U has a 99.5% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 10 years, 50% more physical cores, and 360% lower power consumption.

The Core i3-1315U is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon E3-1230 v2 in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon E3-1230 v2 is a server/workstation processor while Core i3-1315U is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon E3-1230 v2 and Core i3-1315U, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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