Xeon E3-1230 v2 vs Xeon D-1622
Xeon E3-1230 v2
Xeon D-1622
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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 E3-1230 v2 is positioned at rank 500 and the Xeon D-1622 is on rank 452, so the Xeon D-1622 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E3-1230 v2
Performance Per Dollar Xeon D-1622
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E3-1230 v2 | Xeon D-1622 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($268) | ✅ More affordable ($170) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm) | ✨ Modern (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E3-1230 v2 | Xeon D-1622 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+58%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($268) | ✅ More affordable ($170) |
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 E3-1230 v2 and Xeon D-1622
Xeon E3-1230 v2
The Xeon E3-1230 v2 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 May 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 69 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 6,191 points. Launch price was $360.
Xeon D-1622
The Xeon D-1622 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1667. Thermal design power (TDP): 40 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 6,205 points. Launch price was $170.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon E3-1230 v2 and Xeon D-1622 share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Xeon E3-1230 v2 versus 3.2 GHz on the Xeon D-1622 — a 14.5% clock advantage for the Xeon E3-1230 v2 (base: 3.3 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Xeon E3-1230 v2 uses the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Xeon D-1622 uses Broadwell (2015−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E3-1230 v2 scores 6,191 against the Xeon D-1622's 6,205 — a 0.2% lead for the Xeon D-1622. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Xeon E3-1230 v2 vs 6 MB on the Xeon D-1622.
| Feature | Xeon E3-1230 v2 | Xeon D-1622 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz+16% | 3.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.3 GHz+27% | 2.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total)+33% | 6 MB |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 1 MB+300% |
| Process | 22 nm | 14 nm-36% |
| Architecture | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) | Broadwell (2015−2019) |
| PassMark | 6,191 | 6,205 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 821 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 3,223 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E3-1230 v2 uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon D-1622 uses FCBGA1667 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E3-1230 v2 | Xeon D-1622 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1155 | FCBGA1667 |
| 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 (Xeon E3-1230 v2) / not specified (Xeon D-1622). Primary use case: Xeon E3-1230 v2 targets Server.
| Feature | Xeon E3-1230 v2 | Xeon D-1622 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| IGPU Model | None | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | — |
| Target Use | Server | — |
Value Analysis
The Xeon E3-1230 v2 launched at $215 MSRP, while the Xeon D-1622 debuted at $195. At current prices ($268 vs $170), the Xeon D-1622 is $98 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E3-1230 v2 delivers 23.1 pts/$ vs 36.5 pts/$ for the Xeon D-1622 — making the Xeon D-1622 the 45% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon E3-1230 v2 | Xeon D-1622 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $215 | $195-9% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $268 | $170-37% |
| Performance per Dollar | 23.1 | 36.5+58% |
| Release Date | 2012 | 2019 |
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