Xeon X3430 vs i7-5820K

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-5820K
2014
6 cores / 12 threads, 140 Watt
6.43
+326%

Core i7-5820K outperforms Xeon X3430 by a whopping 326% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-5820K and Xeon X3430 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking10682162
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation1.15no data
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
Power efficiency4.191.45
Architecture codenameHaswell-E (2014)no data
Release date1 September 2014 (10 years ago)1 July 2009 (15 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$410no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-5820K and Xeon X3430 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 cores6 (Hexa-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads124
Base clock speed3.3 GHz2.4 GHz
Boost clock speed3.6 GHz2.8 GHz
Bus rate0 GT/sno data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)no data
L2 cache256 KB (per core)no data
L3 cache15 MB (shared)8 MB Intel® Smart Cache
Chip lithography22 nm45 nm
Die size356 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature67 °C73 °C
Number of transistors2,600 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-5820K and Xeon X3430 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
SocketFCLGA2011FCLGA1156,LGA1156
Power consumption (TDP)140 Watt95 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-5820K and Xeon X3430. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.2
AES-NI+-
AVX+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.01.0
Hyper-Threading Technology+-
TSX+-
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring+-
Smart Response+no data
Demand Based Switching-+
PAEno data36 Bit

Security technologies

Core i7-5820K and Xeon X3430 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Identity Protection+-

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-5820K and Xeon X3430 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-5820K and Xeon X3430. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR3-800, DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333
Maximum memory size64 GB32 GB
Max memory channels42
Maximum memory bandwidth68 GB/s21 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-5820K and Xeon X3430.

PCIe version3.02.0
PCI Express lanes2816

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.

i7-5820K 6.43
+326%
Xeon X3430 1.51

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.

i7-5820K 9843
+327%
Xeon X3430 2305

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.

i7-5820K 1178
+212%
Xeon X3430 378

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.

i7-5820K 5485
+411%
Xeon X3430 1074

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 6.43 1.51
Recency 1 September 2014 1 July 2009
Physical cores 6 4
Threads 12 4
Chip lithography 22 nm 45 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 140 Watt 95 Watt

i7-5820K has a 325.8% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 5 years, 50% more physical cores and 200% more threads, and a 104.5% more advanced lithography process.

Xeon X3430, on the other hand, has 47.4% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-5820K is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon X3430 in performance tests.

Note that Core i7-5820K is a desktop processor while Xeon X3430 is a server/workstation one.


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