A6-7400K vs Xeon X3230

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon X3230
2007
95 Watt
1.29
+25.2%
A6-7400K
2014
2 cores / 2 threads, 65 Watt
1.03

Xeon X3230 outperforms A6-7400K by a significant 25% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon X3230 and A6-7400K processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking22852453
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Power efficiency1.281.50
Architecture codenameno dataKaveri (2014−2015)
Release date1 July 2007 (17 years ago)31 July 2014 (10 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Xeon X3230 and A6-7400K 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 coresno data2 (Dual-core)
Threadsno data2
Base clock speed2.66 GHz3.5 GHz
Boost clock speedno data3.9 GHz
L1 cacheno data128 KB
L2 cacheno data1024 KB
L3 cache8 MB L2 Cacheno data
Chip lithography65 nm28 nm
Die sizeno data245 mm2
Maximum core temperature60 °C70 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
Number of transistorsno data2,411 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon X3230 and A6-7400K 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 configurationno data1
SocketLGA775FM2+
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon X3230 and A6-7400K. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI-+
FMA-+
AVX-+
FRTC-+
FreeSync-+
TrueAudio-+
PowerNow-+
PowerGating-+
Out-of-band client management-+
VirusProtect-+
HSA-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology-no data
Hyper-Threading Technology-no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Demand Based Switching-no data
FSB parity-no data

Security technologies

Xeon X3230 and A6-7400K technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-no data
EDB+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon X3230 and A6-7400K are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-x+no data
IOMMU 2.0-+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon X3230 and A6-7400K. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesno dataDDR3-1866
Max memory channelsno data2

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataAMD Radeon R5 Graphics
iGPU core countno data4
จำนวนพาธไลน์no data256
Enduro-+
Switchable graphics-+
UVD-+
VCE-+

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Xeon X3230 and A6-7400K integrated GPUs.

DisplayPort-+
HDMI-+

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Xeon X3230 and A6-7400K integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno dataDirectX® 12
Vulkan-+

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon X3230 and A6-7400K.

PCIe versionno data3.0
PCI Express lanesno data16

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 X3230 1.29
+25.2%
A6-7400K 1.03

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 X3230 2052
+25.1%
A6-7400K 1640

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.29 1.03
Recency 1 July 2007 31 July 2014
Chip lithography 65 nm 28 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 65 Watt

Xeon X3230 has a 25.2% higher aggregate performance score.

A6-7400K, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 7 years, a 132.1% more advanced lithography process, and 46.2% lower power consumption.

The Xeon X3230 is our recommended choice as it beats the A6-7400K in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon X3230 is a server/workstation processor while A6-7400K is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon X3230 and A6-7400K, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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