Key Differences
In short — Xeon E3-1230 outperforms Core i7-2600K on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Xeon E3-1230 is 84 days newer than Core i7-2600K.
Advantages of Intel Xeon E3-1230
- Consumes up to 16% less energy than Intel Core i7-2600K - 80 vs 95 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i7-2600K
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Xeon E3-1230 doesn't have integrated graphics
Forza Horizon 5
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Max
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
FPS
164
100%
Value, £/FPS
£0.72/FPS
100%
Price, £
£118.88
100%
Value Winner
Buy for £118.88 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 46 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Max
Server/Workstation • Apr 3rd, 2011
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Xeon E3-1230 | vs | Intel Core i7-2600K |
---|---|---|
Apr 3rd, 2011 | Release Date | Jan 9th, 2011 |
Xeon E3 | Collection | Core i7 |
Sandy Bridge | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Server | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
3.6 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.8 GHz |
80 W | TDP | 95 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
32.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 3000 |
No | Overclockable | Yes |