i5-12600K vs Xeon E3-1230 v6

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon E3-1230 v6
2017
4 cores / 8 threads, 72 Watt
5.18
Core i5-12600K
2021
10 cores / 16 threads, 125 Watt
17.43
+236%

Core i5-12600K outperforms Xeon E3-1230 v6 by a whopping 236% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon E3-1230 v6 and Core i5-12600K processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1202364
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation6.2644.01
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Xeon E3Intel Core i5
Power efficiency6.8113.20
Architecture codenameKaby Lake (2016−2019)Alder Lake, Golden Cove, Gracemont (2021)
Release date28 March 2017 (7 years ago)4 November 2021 (3 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$250$289

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i5-12600K has 603% better value for money than Xeon E3-1230 v6.

Detailed specifications

Xeon E3-1230 v6 and Core i5-12600K 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)10 (Deca-Core)
Threads816
Base clock speed3.5 GHz3.7 GHz
Boost clock speed3.9 GHz4.9 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0DMI 4.0
Bus rate8 GT/s8 × 16 GT/s
Multiplier3537
L1 cache256 KB80K (per core)
L2 cache1 MB1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache8 MB20 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nmIntel 7 nm
Die sizeno data215.25 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon E3-1230 v6 and Core i5-12600K 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketFCLGA1151FCLGA1700
Power consumption (TDP)72 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon E3-1230 v6 and Core i5-12600K. 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® AVX2
AES-NI++
FMA-+
AVX++
vPro++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX+-
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
SIPP-+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data-
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Xeon E3-1230 v6 and Core i5-12600K technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key++
MPX+-
SGXYes with both Intel® SPS and Intel® MEno data
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon E3-1230 v6 and Core i5-12600K are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon E3-1230 v6 and Core i5-12600K. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2400, DDR3L-1866DDR4, DDR5
Maximum memory size64 GB128 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth38.397 GB/s76.805 GB/s
ECC memory support++

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel UHD Graphics 770
Quick Sync Video-+
Clear Video HD-+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.45 GHz
Execution Unitsno data32

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Xeon E3-1230 v6 and Core i5-12600K integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data4

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Xeon E3-1230 v6 and Core i5-12600K integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4N/A4096 x 2160 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over eDPN/A5120 x 3200 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortN/A7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over VGAN/Ano data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Xeon E3-1230 v6 and Core i5-12600K integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXN/A12
OpenGLN/A4.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon E3-1230 v6 and Core i5-12600K.

PCIe version3.05.0 and 4.0
PCI Express lanes1620

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 v6 5.18
i5-12600K 17.43
+236%

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 v6 8229
i5-12600K 27684
+236%

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

Xeon E3-1230 v6 1346
i5-12600K 2480
+84.2%

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

Xeon E3-1230 v6 4560
i5-12600K 11851
+160%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 5.18 17.43
Recency 28 March 2017 4 November 2021
Physical cores 4 10
Threads 8 16
Power consumption (TDP) 72 Watt 125 Watt

Xeon E3-1230 v6 has 73.6% lower power consumption.

i5-12600K, on the other hand, has a 236.5% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 4 years, and 150% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

The Core i5-12600K is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon E3-1230 v6 in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon E3-1230 v6 is a server/workstation processor while Core i5-12600K is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon E3-1230 v6 and Core i5-12600K, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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