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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Xeon E3-1230 v3 vs Xeon Gold 6330

The Xeon E3-1230 v3 is slightly slower than the Xeon Gold 6330 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 13% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 8 years newer

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

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Fortnite2017

Xeon E3-1230 v3

325FPS

Xeon Gold 6330

326FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

200FPS

204FPS

492FPS

526FPS

League of Legends2009

Xeon E3-1230 v3

189FPS

Xeon Gold 6330

211FPS

Valorant2020

Xeon E3-1230 v3

570FPS

Xeon Gold 6330

587FPS

Overwatch 22023

Xeon E3-1230 v3

517FPS

Xeon Gold 6330

520FPS

Minecraft2011

Xeon E3-1230 v3

598FPS

Xeon Gold 6330

615FPS

Apex Legends2019

Xeon E3-1230 v3

366FPS

Xeon Gold 6330

365FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

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Xeon E3-1230 v3

34%

Xeon Gold 6330

42%

Xeon Gold 6330 ranks 8 points higher.

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Xeon E3-1230 v3

Xeon Gold 6330

Xeon Gold 6330 has 24 more cores.

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Xeon E3-1230 v3

Xeon Gold 6330

Xeon Gold 6330 has 48 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Xeon E3-1230 v3

8 MB

Xeon Gold 6330

42 MB

Xeon Gold 6330 has 34 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Xeon E3-1230 v3

3.3 GHz

Xeon Gold 6330

2 GHz

Xeon E3-1230 v3 has a 65% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Xeon E3-1230 v3

3.7 GHz

Xeon Gold 6330

3.1 GHz

Xeon E3-1230 v3 boosts 19% higher.

TDPhelp

Xeon E3-1230 v3

80W

Xeon Gold 6330

205W

Xeon E3-1230 v3 draws 125W less power.

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Xeon E3-1230 v3

Xeon Gold 6330

Xeon E3-1230 v3Xeon Gold 6330

LGA1150

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LGA4189

Haswell-WS

Codenamehelp

Ice Lake-SP

Server/Workstation

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Server/Workstation

No Integrated Graphics

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No Integrated Graphics

1600 MHz (DDR3)

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3200 MHz (DDR4)

Not Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Xeon E3-1230 v3 or Xeon Gold 6330?expand_more

The Xeon Gold 6330. It's 24% faster than the Xeon E3-1230 v3 on average across 100+ games, scoring 42/100 vs 34/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Xeon Gold 6330 than Xeon E3-1230 v3?expand_more

24% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.

aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Xeon E3-1230 v3 or Xeon Gold 6330?expand_more

The Xeon Gold 6330 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Xeon Gold 6330 worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 42/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Xeon E3-1230 v3 and Xeon Gold 6330?expand_more

Performance: Xeon E3-1230 v3 scores 34/100, Xeon Gold 6330 scores 42/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Xeon E3-1230 v3 or Xeon Gold 6330 bottleneck my PC?expand_more

Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.

upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Xeon E3-1230 v3 or Xeon Gold 6330?expand_more

The Xeon Gold 6330 is the stronger pick at 42/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.