Xeon X7560 vs Xeon E3-1230 v6
Xeon X7560
Xeon E3-1230 v6
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 Xeon X7560 is positioned at rank 364 and the Xeon E3-1230 v6 is on rank 363, so the Xeon E3-1230 v6 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon X7560
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E3-1230 v6
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon X7560 | Xeon E3-1230 v6 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm) | ✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon X7560 | 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 X7560 and Xeon E3-1230 v6
Xeon X7560
The Xeon X7560 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.27 GHz, with boost up to 2.67 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB L3 Cache. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1567. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-800, DDR3-978, DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, Speed-1066. Passmark benchmark score: 8,110 points. Launch price was $800.
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
The Xeon X7560 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon E3-1230 v6 offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Xeon X7560 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.67 GHz on the Xeon X7560 versus 3.9 GHz on the Xeon E3-1230 v6 — a 37.4% clock advantage for the Xeon E3-1230 v6 (base: 2.27 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Xeon E3-1230 v6 is built on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon X7560 scores 8,110 against the Xeon E3-1230 v6's 8,113 — a 0% lead for the Xeon E3-1230 v6. L3 cache: 24 MB L3 Cache on the Xeon X7560 vs 8 MB on the Xeon E3-1230 v6.
| Feature | Xeon X7560 | Xeon E3-1230 v6 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16+100% | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 2.67 GHz | 3.9 GHz+46% |
| Base Clock | 2.27 GHz | 3.5 GHz+54% |
| L3 Cache | 24 MB L3 Cache+200% | 8 MB |
| L2 Cache | — | 1 MB |
| Process | 45 nm | 14 nm-69% |
| Architecture | — | Kaby Lake (2016−2019) |
| PassMark | 8,110 | 8,113 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon X7560 uses the LGA1567 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Xeon E3-1230 v6 uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon X7560 | Xeon E3-1230 v6 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1567 | LGA1151 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | — |
| RAM Channels | 4 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon X7560) / not specified (Xeon E3-1230 v6). Primary use case: Xeon X7560 targets Server. Direct competitor: Xeon X7560 rivals Core i7-980X.
| Feature | Xeon X7560 | Xeon E3-1230 v6 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | — |
| Target Use | Server | — |
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