Intel Core i7-940 vs Intel Xeon E3-1230
A side-by-side spec comparison of the Intel Core i7-940 and the Intel Xeon E3-1230. We line up every specification and score the ones that matter most in this category — weighted, not a raw count of specs won — to reach an overall verdict so you can decide which cpu / processor is right for your build.
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 130W | 80W |
| Cores | 4 | 4 |
| Socket | LGA1366 | LGA1155 |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB | 16 MB |
| Threads | 8 | 8 |
| Base Clock | 2.93 GHz | 3.2 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 2.93 GHz | 3.2 GHz |
| Microarchitecture | Nehalem | Sandy Bridge |
| Integrated Graphics | None | None |
Winner: Intel Xeon E3-1230 — driven by Boost Clock (3.2 GHz), L3 Cache (16 MB), TDP (80W)
Intel Core i7-940
0
performance points
Intel Xeon E3-1230
7
performance points
Winner is scored by weighting the specs that matter most in this category (not a raw count of specs won).
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