Key Differences
In short — Xeon E5-2630 v3 outperforms Core i7-3970X on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Xeon E5-2630 v3 is 676 days newer than Core i7-3970X.
Advantages of Intel Xeon E5-2630 v3
- Performs up to 4% better in FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker than Core i7-3970X - 236 vs 228 FPS
- Consumes up to 43% less energy than Intel Core i7-3970X - 85 vs 150 Watts
FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker
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1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
TOP 5 Games
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1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
Core i7-3970X
Desktop • Nov 1st, 2012
Xeon E5-2630 v3
Server/Workstation • Sep 8th, 2014
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-3970X | vs | Intel Xeon E5-2630 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 1st, 2012 | Release Date | Sep 8th, 2014 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Xeon E5 |
| Sandy Bridge E | Codename | Haswell |
| Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011-3 |
Desktop | Segment | Server |
| 6 | Cores | 8 |
| 12 | Threads | 16 |
3.5 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.4 GHz |
4.0 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.2 GHz |
| 150 W | TDP | 85 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
35.0x | Multiplier | 24.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
