Ryzen 5 7600X vs Xeon E3-1231 v3

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon E3-1231 v3
2014
4 cores / 8 threads, 80 Watt
4.44
Ryzen 5 7600X
2022
6 cores / 12 threads, 105 Watt
17.93
+304%

Ryzen 5 7600X outperforms Xeon E3-1231 v3 by a whopping 304% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon E3-1231 v3 and Ryzen 5 7600X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1332345
Place by popularitynot in top-10068
Cost-effectiveness evaluation3.36no data
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
SeriesXeon (Desktop)AMD Ryzen 5
Power efficiency5.2516.15
Architecture codenameHaswell-WS (2013−2014)Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023)
Release date11 May 2014 (10 years ago)27 September 2022 (2 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$240no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Xeon E3-1231 v3 and Ryzen 5 7600X 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 speed3.4 GHz4.7 GHz
Boost clock speed3.8 GHz5.3 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/sno data
L1 cache64K (per core)384 KB
L2 cache256K (per core)6 MB
L3 cache8 MB (shared)32 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm5 nm, 6 nm
Die size160 mm270 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data95 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data61 °C
Number of transistors1,400 millionCCD: 6,5 Mrd + IOD: 3,4 Mrd Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon E3-1231 v3 and Ryzen 5 7600X 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
SocketFCLGA1150AM5
Power consumption (TDP)80 Watt105 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon E3-1231 v3 and Ryzen 5 7600X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX25 nm, 0.650 - 1.475V
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
My WiFi-no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX+-
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access+no data
SIPP+-
Fast Memory Access+no data
Precision Boost 2no data+

Security technologies

Xeon E3-1231 v3 and Ryzen 5 7600X technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
Identity Protection+-
OS Guard+no data
Anti-Theft+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon E3-1231 v3 and Ryzen 5 7600X are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon E3-1231 v3 and Ryzen 5 7600X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR5-5200
Maximum memory size32 GB128 GB
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataAMD Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000) (400 - 2200 MHz)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon E3-1231 v3 and Ryzen 5 7600X.

PCIe version3.05.0
PCI Express lanes1624

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 E3-1231 v3 4.44
Ryzen 5 7600X 17.93
+304%

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 E3-1231 v3 7053
Ryzen 5 7600X 28476
+304%

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 E3-1231 v3 1196
Ryzen 5 7600X 2890
+142%

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 E3-1231 v3 3784
Ryzen 5 7600X 12938
+242%

Cinebench 10 32-bit single-core

Cinebench R10 is an ancient ray tracing benchmark for processors by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. Its single core version uses just one CPU thread to render a futuristic looking motorcycle.

Xeon E3-1231 v3 5655
Ryzen 5 7600X 8480
+50%

Cinebench 10 32-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 10 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R10 using all the processor threads. Possible number of threads is limited by 16 in this version.

Xeon E3-1231 v3 21542
Ryzen 5 7600X 49430
+129%

Cinebench 11.5 64-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 11.5 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R11.5 which uses all the processor threads. A maximum of 64 threads is supported in this version.

Xeon E3-1231 v3 8
Ryzen 5 7600X 28
+258%

Cinebench 15 64-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 15 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R15 which uses all the processor threads.

Xeon E3-1231 v3 732
Ryzen 5 7600X 2517
+244%

Cinebench 15 64-bit single-core

Cinebench R15 (standing for Release 15) is a benchmark made by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. It was superseded by later versions of Cinebench, which use more modern variants of Cinema 4D engine. The Single Core version (sometimes called Single-Thread) only uses a single processor thread to render a room full of reflective spheres and light sources.

Xeon E3-1231 v3 152
Ryzen 5 7600X 314
+107%

Cinebench 11.5 64-bit single-core

Cinebench R11.5 is an old benchmark by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. It was superseded by later versions of Cinebench, which use more modern variants of Cinema 4D engine. The Single Core version loads a single thread with ray tracing to render a glossy room full of crystal spheres and light sources.

Xeon E3-1231 v3 1.7
Ryzen 5 7600X 3.71
+118%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 4.44 17.93
Recency 11 May 2014 27 September 2022
Physical cores 4 6
Threads 8 12
Chip lithography 22 nm 5 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 80 Watt 105 Watt

Xeon E3-1231 v3 has 31.3% lower power consumption.

Ryzen 5 7600X, on the other hand, has a 303.8% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 8 years, 50% more physical cores and 50% more threads, and a 340% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen 5 7600X is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon E3-1231 v3 in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon E3-1231 v3 is a server/workstation processor while Ryzen 5 7600X is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon E3-1231 v3 and Ryzen 5 7600X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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