Xeon E5-2623 v4 vs Xeon E3-1230 v3

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 E5-2623 v4 is positioned at rank 427 and the Xeon E3-1230 v3 is on rank 430, so the Xeon E5-2623 v4 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2623 v4

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

6052%

#4

Xeon W-11865MLE

MSRP: $467|Avg: $350

99%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

1143%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

1015%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

784%

#281

EPYC 7402P

MSRP: $1280|Avg: $1090

100%

#282

Xeon w5-3525

MSRP: $1339|Avg: $1392

99%

#283

Xeon W-1290T

MSRP: $546|Avg: $494

98%

#284

Xeon D-1581

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

96%

#285

Xeon w5-3535X

MSRP: $1699|Avg: N/A

95%

#427

Xeon E5-2623 v4

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E3-1230 v3

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

6078%

#4

Xeon W-11865MLE

MSRP: $467|Avg: $350

100%

#5

Xeon W-11865MRE

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

95%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

1148%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

1020%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

788%

#281

EPYC 7402P

MSRP: $1280|Avg: $1090

100%

#282

Xeon w5-3525

MSRP: $1339|Avg: $1392

99%

#283

Xeon W-1290T

MSRP: $546|Avg: $494

99%

#284

Xeon D-1581

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

96%

#285

Xeon w5-3535X

MSRP: $1699|Avg: N/A

96%

#286

Xeon w5-2465X

MSRP: $1389|Avg: $1499

95%

#430

Xeon E3-1230 v3

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Xeon E3-1230 v3 leads in gaming performance. However, the Xeon E5-2623 v4 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.5% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Xeon E5-2623 v4	Xeon E3-1230 v3
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Haswell-WS (2013−2014) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Xeon E5-2623 v4	Xeon E3-1230 v3
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Xeon E5-2623 v4 Benchmark Check

Xeon E3-1230 v3 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5-2623 v4 and Xeon E3-1230 v3

Xeon E5-2623 v4

The Xeon E5-2623 v4 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 June 2016 (9 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: 10 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 85 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 6,868 points. Launch price was $444.

Xeon E3-1230 v3

The Xeon E3-1230 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 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 6,837 points. Launch price was $240.

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Processing Power

Both the Xeon E5-2623 v4 and Xeon E3-1230 v3 share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Xeon E5-2623 v4 versus 3.7 GHz on the Xeon E3-1230 v3 — a 14.5% clock advantage for the Xeon E3-1230 v3 (base: 2.6 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Xeon E5-2623 v4 uses the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E3-1230 v3 uses Haswell-WS (2013−2014) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2623 v4 scores 6,868 against the Xeon E3-1230 v3's 6,837 — a 0.5% lead for the Xeon E5-2623 v4. L3 cache: 10 MB on the Xeon E5-2623 v4 vs 8 MB (total) on the Xeon E3-1230 v3.

Feature	Xeon E5-2623 v4	Xeon E3-1230 v3
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.2 GHz	3.7 GHz+16%
Base Clock	2.6 GHz	3.3 GHz+27%
L3 Cache	10 MB+25%	8 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	256K (per core)
Process	14 nm-36%	22 nm
Architecture	Broadwell (2015−2019)	Haswell-WS (2013−2014)
PassMark	6,868	6,837

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5-2623 v4 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E3-1230 v3 uses LGA1150 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.