Xeon E-2386G vs X3430

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon X3430
2009
4 cores / 4 threads, 95 Watt
1.45
Xeon E-2386G
2021
6 cores / 12 threads, 95 Watt
12.36
+752%

Xeon E-2386G outperforms Xeon X3430 by a whopping 752% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon X3430 and Xeon E-2386G processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2170617
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentServerServer
Power efficiency1.4412.31
Architecture codenameno dataRocket Lake-E (2021)
Release date1 July 2009 (15 years ago)8 September 2021 (3 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Xeon X3430 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)
Threads412
Base clock speed2.4 GHz3.5 GHz
Boost clock speed2.8 GHz5.1 GHz
Bus rateno data8 GT/s
L1 cacheno data64K (per core)
L2 cacheno data512K (per core)
L3 cache8 MB Intel® Smart Cache12 MB (shared)
Chip lithography45 nm14 nm
Maximum core temperature73 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon X3430 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 configuration11
SocketFCLGA1156,LGA1156FCLGA1200
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt95 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon X3430 and Xeon E-2386G. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI-+
AVX-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology1.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology-+
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring-+
Demand Based Switching+no data
PAE36 Bitno data

Security technologies

Xeon X3430 and Xeon E-2386G technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Keyno data+
MPX-+
SGXno dataYes with Intel® SPS
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon X3430 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 X3430 and Xeon E-2386G. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3-800, DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size32 GB128 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth21 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 Videono data+
Clear Video HDno data+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.3 GHz
Execution Unitsno data32
InTru 3Dno data+

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Xeon X3430 and Xeon E-2386G integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data1

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Xeon X3430 and Xeon E-2386G integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution supportno data+
Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096 x 2160 @60 Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data5120 x 3200 @ 60 Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data5120 x 3200 @ 60 Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Xeon X3430 and Xeon E-2386G integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12.1
OpenGLno data4.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon X3430 and Xeon E-2386G.

PCIe version2.04.0
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 X3430 1.45
Xeon E-2386G 12.36
+752%

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 X3430 2305
Xeon E-2386G 19640
+752%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.45 12.36
Recency 1 July 2009 8 September 2021
Physical cores 4 6
Threads 4 12
Chip lithography 45 nm 14 nm

Xeon E-2386G has a 752.4% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 12 years, 50% more physical cores and 200% more threads, and a 221.4% more advanced lithography process.

The Xeon E-2386G is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon X3430 in performance tests.


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