i9-9900X vs Xeon E3-1230 v2

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon E3-1230 v2
2012
4 cores / 8 threads, 69 Watt
3.90
Core i9-9900X
2018
10 cores / 20 threads, 165 Watt
13.74
+252%

Core i9-9900X outperforms Xeon E3-1230 v2 by a whopping 252% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon E3-1230 v2 and Core i9-9900X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1453542
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation1.725.08
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Seriesno dataIntel Core i9
Power efficiency5.357.88
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge (2012−2013)Skylake (server) (2017−2018)
Release date14 May 2012 (12 years ago)19 October 2018 (6 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$360$989

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i9-9900X has 195% better value for money than Xeon E3-1230 v2.

Detailed specifications

Xeon E3-1230 v2 and Core i9-9900X 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)
Threads820
Base clock speed3.3 GHz3.5 GHz
Boost clock speed3.7 GHz4.5 GHz
Bus typeno dataDMI 3.0
Bus rate5 GT/s4 × 8 GT/s
Multiplierno data35
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache8 MB (shared)19.25 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm14 nm
Die size160 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature66 °C92 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
Number of transistors1,400 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon E3-1230 v2 and Core i9-9900X 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 (Uniprocessor)
SocketFCLGA1155FCLGA2066
Power consumption (TDP)69 Watt165 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon E3-1230 v2 and Core i9-9900X. 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, Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX-+
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access+no data
Demand Based Switching+no data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
Fast Memory Access+no data

Security technologies

Xeon E3-1230 v2 and Core i9-9900X technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDB++
Identity Protection+-

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon E3-1230 v2 and Core i9-9900X are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon E3-1230 v2 and Core i9-9900X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4-2666
Maximum memory size32.77 GB128 GB
Max memory channels24
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s85.33 GB/s
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataN/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon E3-1230 v2 and Core i9-9900X.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanesno data44

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 3.90
i9-9900X 13.74
+252%

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 6199
i9-9900X 21821
+252%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.90 13.74
Recency 14 May 2012 19 October 2018
Physical cores 4 10
Threads 8 20
Chip lithography 22 nm 14 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 69 Watt 165 Watt

Xeon E3-1230 v2 has 139.1% lower power consumption.

i9-9900X, on the other hand, has a 252.3% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 6 years, 150% more physical cores and 150% more threads, and a 57.1% more advanced lithography process.

The Core i9-9900X 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 i9-9900X is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon E3-1230 v2 and Core i9-9900X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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