Xeon E-2386G vs E3-1230 v6

Aggregate performance score

Xeon E3-1230 v6
2017
4 cores / 8 threads, 72 Watt
5.27
Xeon E-2386G
2021
6 cores / 12 threads, 95 Watt
12.56
+138%

Xeon E-2386G outperforms Xeon E3-1230 v6 by a whopping 138% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon E3-1230 v6 and Xeon E-2386G processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1191617
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation6.81no data
Market segmentServerServer
SeriesIntel Xeon E3no data
Power efficiency6.8012.28
Architecture codenameKaby Lake (2016−2019)Rocket Lake-E (2021)
Release date28 March 2017 (7 years ago)8 September 2021 (3 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$250no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Xeon E3-1230 v6 and Xeon E-2386G 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)
Threads812
Base clock speed3.5 GHz3.5 GHz
Boost clock speed3.9 GHz5.1 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate8 GT/s8 GT/s
Multiplier35no data
L1 cache256 KB64K (per core)
L2 cache1 MB512K (per core)
L3 cache8 MB12 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm14 nm
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 Xeon E-2386G 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
SocketFCLGA1151FCLGA1200
Power consumption (TDP)72 Watt95 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon E3-1230 v6 and Xeon E-2386G. 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, Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX+-
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++

Security technologies

Xeon E3-1230 v6 and Xeon E-2386G technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key++
MPX++
SGXYes with both Intel® SPS and Intel® MEYes with Intel® SPS
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon E3-1230 v6 and Xeon E-2386G 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 Xeon E-2386G. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2400, DDR3L-1866DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size64 GB128 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth38.397 GB/sno data
ECC memory support++

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel UHD Graphics P750
Max video memoryno data64 GB
Quick Sync Video-+
Clear Video-+
Clear Video HD-+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.3 GHz
Execution Unitsno data32
InTru 3D-+

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Xeon E3-1230 v6 and Xeon E-2386G integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data1

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Xeon E3-1230 v6 and Xeon E-2386G integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support-+
Max resolution over HDMI 1.4N/A4096 x 2160 @60 Hz
Max resolution over eDPN/A5120 x 3200 @ 60 Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortN/A5120 x 3200 @ 60 Hz
Max resolution over VGAN/Ano data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Xeon E3-1230 v6 and Xeon E-2386G integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXN/A12.1
OpenGLN/A4.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon E3-1230 v6 and Xeon E-2386G.

PCIe version3.04.0
PCI Express lanes1644

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 5.27
Xeon E-2386G 12.56
+138%

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 8212
Xeon E-2386G 19571
+138%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 5.27 12.56
Recency 28 March 2017 8 September 2021
Physical cores 4 6
Threads 8 12
Power consumption (TDP) 72 Watt 95 Watt

Xeon E3-1230 v6 has 31.9% lower power consumption.

Xeon E-2386G, on the other hand, has a 138.3% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 4 years, and 50% more physical cores and 50% more threads.

The Xeon E-2386G is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon E3-1230 v6 in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon E3-1230 v6 and Xeon E-2386G, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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