CPU
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Core i5-4670S
Xeon E3-1230L v3
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Core i5-4670S is positioned at rank 693 and the Xeon E3-1230L v3 is on rank 531, so the Xeon E3-1230L v3 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Core i5-4670S
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E3-1230L v3
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-4670S | Xeon E3-1230L v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($30) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell-WS (2013−2014) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-4670S | Xeon E3-1230L v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($30) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-4670S and Xeon E3-1230L v3
Core i5-4670S
The Core i5-4670S is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 June 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 6144 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,252 points. Launch price was $149.
Xeon E3-1230L v3
The Xeon E3-1230L v3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 June 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell-WS (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 8192 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 5,297 points. Launch price was $289.
Processing Power
The Core i5-4670S packs 4 cores / 4 threads, matching the Xeon E3-1230L v3's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Core i5-4670S versus 2.8 GHz on the Xeon E3-1230L v3 — a 30.3% clock advantage for the Core i5-4670S (base: 3.1 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). The Core i5-4670S uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Xeon E3-1230L v3 uses Haswell-WS (2013−2014) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-4670S scores 5,252 against the Xeon E3-1230L v3's 5,297 — a 0.9% lead for the Xeon E3-1230L v3. L3 cache: 6144 kB (total) on the Core i5-4670S vs 8192 kB (total) on the Xeon E3-1230L v3.
| Feature | Core i5-4670S | Xeon E3-1230L v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 3.8 GHz+36% | 2.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.1 GHz+72% | 1.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 6144 kB (total) | 8192 kB (total)+33% |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 22 nm | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Haswell (2013−2015) | Haswell-WS (2013−2014) |
| PassMark | 5,252 | 5,297 |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the LGA1150 socket with PCIe 3.0.
| Feature | Core i5-4670S | Xeon E3-1230L v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1150 | LGA1150 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1600 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-4670S) / not specified (Xeon E3-1230L v3). The Core i5-4670S includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 4600), while the Xeon E3-1230L v3 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-4670S targets Desktop Low Power.
| Feature | Core i5-4670S | Xeon E3-1230L v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics 4600 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | — |
| Target Use | Desktop Low Power | — |
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