Xeon D-1712TR vs Xeon E3-1230 v6
Xeon D-1712TR
Xeon E3-1230 v6
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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 Xeon D-1712TR is positioned at rank 361 and the Xeon E3-1230 v6 is on rank 363, so the Xeon D-1712TR offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon D-1712TR
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E3-1230 v6
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon D-1712TR | Xeon E3-1230 v6 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake-D (2022−2023) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon D-1712TR | Xeon E3-1230 v6 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 Xeon D-1712TR and Xeon E3-1230 v6
Xeon D-1712TR
The Xeon D-1712TR is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 February 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Ice Lake-D (2022−2023) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 10 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2227. Thermal design power (TDP): 40 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 8,155 points. Launch price was $263.
Xeon E3-1230 v6
The Xeon E3-1230 v6 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 28 March 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 72 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400, DDR3L-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 8,113 points. Launch price was $250.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon D-1712TR and Xeon E3-1230 v6 share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.1 GHz on the Xeon D-1712TR versus 3.9 GHz on the Xeon E3-1230 v6 — a 22.9% clock advantage for the Xeon E3-1230 v6 (base: 2 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Xeon D-1712TR uses the Ice Lake-D (2022−2023) architecture (10 nm), while the Xeon E3-1230 v6 uses Kaby Lake (2016−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon D-1712TR scores 8,155 against the Xeon E3-1230 v6's 8,113 — a 0.5% lead for the Xeon D-1712TR. L3 cache: 10 MB (total) on the Xeon D-1712TR vs 8 MB on the Xeon E3-1230 v6.
| Feature | Xeon D-1712TR | Xeon E3-1230 v6 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 3.1 GHz | 3.9 GHz+26% |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 3.5 GHz+75% |
| L3 Cache | 10 MB (total)+25% | 8 MB |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core)+25% | 1 MB |
| Process | 10 nm-29% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Ice Lake-D (2022−2023) | Kaby Lake (2016−2019) |
| PassMark | 8,155 | 8,113 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon D-1712TR uses the FCBGA2227 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon E3-1230 v6 uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon D-1712TR | Xeon E3-1230 v6 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA2227 | LGA1151 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
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