Product Comparison: Intel Xeon E3-1231 v3 vs Intel Core i7-4790K


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Intel Xeon E3-1231 v3 CPU Processor
Intel Core i7-4790K CPU Processor
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General Specifications
Brand
Intel
Intel
Model
Xeon E3-1231 v3
Core i7-4790K
Origin
China
China
About the Product
The Intel Xeon E3-1231 v3 server processor is the foundation of any computer designed to handle data streams. Xeon E3-1231 v3 quad-core processor with high-level cache system. The cores of the device provide support for eight computational threads, which in the best way affects the speed of data processing.
Intel Core i7-4790K inherits all the good technologies from the past, but at the same time received a new family of Intel 9-series chipsets. With its LGA 1150 socket design, the processor is compatible with the current fleet of motherboards based on Intel 8-series chipsets, which may require a BIOS update to function correctly.
Package Size
Height
4.6 in.
4.61 in.
Depth
2.36 in.
3.11 in.
Weight
1.27 lbs.
1.1 lbs.
Width
4.41 in.
Details
Socket
FCLGA1150
FCLGA1150
Lithography
22 nm
22 nm
Type of Processors
Server
Desktop
Code Name
Haswell
Devil's Canyon
What customers say about "Details"
Intel Xeon E3-1231 v3 CPU Processor
  • Never had problems with the processor. Great socket.
  • Installing the processor was easy thanks to its socket.
  • Excellent technology for building a processor.
  • This processor is reliable and fast. Great socket.
  • Highly recommend. An excellent processor for all tasks. The installation was easy.
Intel Core i7-4790K CPU Processor
  • Most current chip for 1150 socket is great.
  • The absolute fastest single thread performance if you're still on this socket.
  • The LGA 1150 socket that it utilizes offers countless options for motherboards with varying price ranges.
  • Great performance. Best for 1150 socket for your build!
  • Just a super fast processor for the 1150 socket.
Technical Specifications
CPU Cores
4
4
CPU Threads
8
8
Clock Speed
3.4 GHz
4 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed
3.8 GHz
4.4 GHz
Max TDP
80 W
88 W
Max Temperature
73 °C
74.04 °C
Data Width
64 bits
64 bits
Virtualization Technology
Yes
Yes
What customers say about "Technical Specifications"
Intel Xeon E3-1231 v3 CPU Processor
  • The chip is stable and runs very cool with an AIO.
  • The CPU is absolutely fine and meets my expectations!
  • A really super cpu! I can only recommend it to everyone! Enough to lengths for all ak game titles.
  • The processor is fast enough for everyday tasks.
  • It's very fast, stable, and does the intended job without hesitation.
Intel Core i7-4790K CPU Processor
  • This is a very strong very fast chip. Great for gaming and multitasking.
  • Pretty decent on video editing because of the hyperthreading.
  • Very fast CPU, I haven't tried any overclocking yet.
  • It runs unbelievably fast and surprisingly cool using the stock air cooler.
  • The i7 is really fast and handles all of my games, video streaming, and video encoding without any problems.
Cache And Memory Specifications
L1 Cache Size
256 kB
128 kB
L2 Cache Size
1000 kB
1000 kB
L3 Cache Size
8000 kB
8000 kB
Max Memory Size
32 GB
32 GB
Memory Types
DDR3
DDR3
Max Memory Channels
2
2
Max Memory Bandwidth
25.6 GB/s
25.6 GB/s
What customers say about "Cache And Memory Specifications"
Intel Xeon E3-1231 v3 CPU Processor
  • This is a processor with a high-level cache system.
  • The processor is fast and has enough cache for common tasks.
  • Supports up to 32GB DDR3 memory which is great.
  • For a server processor, it is weak because it has a small cache size.
  • Unfortunately, it does not fit the server as it has a small amount of supported memory.
Intel Core i7-4790K CPU Processor
  • The 8 threads of execution, large cache, good overclocking ability. Great processor.
  • A real monster. Paired with an Nvidia 980 and 16GB of memory. Handles everything I throw at it.
  • The chip supports dual channel memory and at least up to 32GB RAM.
Supported Technologies
Execute Disable Bit / Virus Protection
Yes
Yes
Turbo Boost / Turbo Core
Yes
Yes
Enhanced SpeedStep / PowerNow!
Yes
Yes
Hyper-Threading / HyperTransport
Yes
Yes
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
3 year(s)
3 year(s)
Certifications
CE, FCC
CE, FCC
Other Information
Manufacturer
Link
Link
Graphics Specifications
DirectX* Support
11.2/12
Graphics Output
eDP/DP/HDMI/DVI/VGA
Graphics Video Max Memory
2 GB
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency
1250 MHz
Graphics Base Frequency
350 MHz
Processor Graphics
Intel HD Graphics 4600

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