Intel Xeon E-2134 vs Intel Xeon E5-2630L v3 Comparison
Intel Xeon E-2134
Xeon E5-2630L v3
PERFORMANCE BENCHMARKS
Analysis: Intel Xeon E-2134 vs Intel Xeon E5-2630L v3
The Verdict
The benchmark data places the Intel Xeon E5-2630L v3 ahead of the Intel Xeon E-2134 in every recorded Cinebench test. Across all six head-to-head comparisons, the E5-2630L v3 wins, with deltas ranging from 3.5% to 3.9%. The average benchmark score for the E5-2630L v3 is 2409, while the E-2134 sits at 2319, a gap of roughly 3.9%. Both processors land in the 48th percentile among all CPUs tracked in the database, meaning they occupy a similar overall performance tier despite the E5-2630L v3’s consistent edge.
The choice between them depends entirely on platform and workload shape. The E5-2630L v3, with 8 cores and 16 threads, is the better fit for heavily threaded rendering or batch workloads, where its multicore scores lead by 3.8% to 3.9% depending on the Cinebench version. The E-2134, with 4 cores and 8 threads, offers a much higher base clock (3.50 GHz versus 1.80 GHz) and boost clock (4.50 GHz versus 2.90 GHz), but that clock advantage does not translate into a single-core benchmark win; the E5-2630L v3 leads in single-core Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 by 3.5% to 3.9%. The E-2134 does include integrated graphics (UHD Graphics P630) and uses a smaller 126 mm² die, which may matter for system simplicity, but purely from the recorded performance scores, the E5-2630L v3 is the stronger processor.
For a server or workstation that already runs on Intel Socket 2011-3 with quad-channel memory, the E5-2630L v3 is the clear pick. For a system built around Intel Socket 1151 with dual-channel memory, the E-2134 is the only compatible option among these two, and its performance is close enough that the platform dictates the decision. Buyers needing more threads and higher memory bandwidth (59.7 GB/s versus 42.7 GB/s) should choose the E5-2630L v3. Those prioritizing a lower launch MSRP (the E-2134 was $256, the E5-2630L v3 was $612) without sacrificing much measured performance may still consider the E-2134, but the data shows that every Cinebench score favors the older Haswell part.
Architecture Differences
The two processors come from different Intel generations and microarchitectures. The Intel Xeon E5-2630L v3 is built on the Haswell architecture, specifically the Haswell-EP codename, and belongs to the Xeon E5 (Haswell-EP) generation. It uses a 22 nm process node with 2,600 million transistors on a 356 mm² die. The Intel Xeon E-2134 is a Coffee Lake part, codename Coffee Lake-S WS, from the Xeon E (Coffee Lake) generation. It uses a 14 nm process node and has a 126 mm² die size; transistor count is not recorded in the database.
Core and thread counts differ significantly. The E5-2630L v3 has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the E-2134 has 4 cores and 8 threads. Cache configurations also diverge. Both have 64 KB of L1 cache per core and 256 KB of L2 cache per core. The L3 cache, however, is much larger on the E5-2630L v3: 20 MB shared versus 8 MB shared on the E-2134.
Memory subsystems differ as well. The E5-2630L v3 supports DDR4 memory over a quad-channel bus, with a recorded memory bandwidth of 59.7 GB/s. The E-2134 also supports DDR4 but over a dual-channel bus, with a recorded bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s. Both support ECC memory. PCIe connectivity is another differentiator: the E5-2630L v3 provides Gen 3 with 40 lanes (CPU only), while the E-2134 provides Gen 3 with 16 lanes (CPU only).
Integrated graphics are present only on the E-2134, with UHD Graphics P630. The E5-2630L v3 has no integrated graphics recorded. The sockets are incompatible: the E5-2630L v3 uses Intel Socket 2011-3, and the E-2134 uses Intel Socket 1151. The E5-2630L v3 has a TDP of 55 W, while the E-2134 has a TDP of 71 W. The E5-2630L v3 was released in September 2014, and the E-2134 in July 2018. Both are end-of-life production parts, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.
Head-to-Head Benchmarks
The head-to-head results show a consistent, if narrow, advantage for the Intel Xeon E5-2630L v3 across every Cinebench workload. In Cinebench R15 multicore, the E5-2630L v3 scores 839 against the E-2134’s 808, a 3.8% lead. In R15 single-core, the E5-2630L v3 scores 118 versus 114, a 3.5% lead. This single-core result is notable because the E-2134 has a substantially higher boost clock (4.50 GHz versus 2.90 GHz), yet the older Haswell part still wins.
Moving to Cinebench R20, the E5-2630L v3 scores 3498 multicore and 493 single-core. The E-2134 scores 3367 multicore and 475 single-core. The multicore delta is 3.9%, and the single-core delta is 3.8%. In Cinebench R23, the pattern repeats: the E5-2630L v3 scores 8330 multicore and 1176 single-core, while the E-2134 scores 8018 multicore and 1132 single-core. Both deltas are 3.9%.
The data shows that the E5-2630L v3 wins all six recorded comparisons. The largest single margin is 3.9% in R20 multicore, R23 multicore, and R23 single-core. The smallest margin is 3.5% in R15 single-core. The E-2134 never leads in any test, which suggests that the E5-2630L v3’s dual advantages of more cores (8 versus 4) and a larger L3 cache (20 MB versus 8 MB) outweigh the E-2134’s clock speed advantage.
Looking at the nearest rivals from the database, the E5-2630L v3’s average score of 2409 places it within 0.1% of the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U (2413), 0.5% ahead of the Intel Core i5-1038NG7 (2398), and 0.5% and 0.6% behind the Intel Core i7-9850HE (2421) and Intel Core i5-8500B (2423), respectively. The E-2134’s average score of 2319 is within 0.1% of the AMD Ryzen 7 2700 (2320), 0.5% ahead of the Intel Core i7-8809G (2307), 0.7% ahead of the Intel Core i5-10400H (2303), and 1.2% behind the Intel Xeon E3-1285 v6 (2348). Both processors sit in a similar competitive band, but the E5-2630L v3 is consistently the higher scorer.
FAQ
Q: Which processor won more benchmarks in the head-to-head comparison?
A: The Intel Xeon E5-2630L v3 won all 6 head-to-head tests. The Intel Xeon E-2134 won 0 tests.
Q: What is the largest performance gap between the two in any single test?
A: The largest deltas are 3.9%, recorded in Cinebench R20 multicore, R23 multicore, and R23 single-core, all favoring the E5-2630L v3.
Q: Does the E-2134’s higher boost clock help it in single-core tests?
A: No. Despite a 4.50 GHz boost clock versus 2.90 GHz, the E-2134 loses single-core Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 to the E5-2630L v3 by 3.5% to 3.9%.
Q: How do the two processors compare in memory bandwidth?
A: The E5-2630L v3 has a recorded memory bandwidth of 59.7 GB/s over a quad-channel bus. The E-2134 has 42.7 GB/s over a dual-channel bus.
Q: Which processor has integrated graphics?
A: Only the Intel Xeon E-2134, with UHD Graphics P630. The E5-2630L v3 has no integrated graphics recorded.
Q: Are both processors still in production?
A: No. Both are end-of-life production parts. The E5-2630L v3 was released in September 2014, and the E-2134 in July 2018.
Where Each One Wins
The Intel Xeon E5-2630L v3 wins in every recorded benchmark category. Its multicore performance lead ranges from 3.8% (R15) to 3.9% (R20 and R23). For workloads that scale with core count, such as Cinebench rendering, the 8-core, 16-thread configuration with 20 MB L3 cache is the stronger choice. The E5-2630L v3 also wins in single-core tests, with leads of 3.5% to 3.9%, meaning that even lightly threaded tasks favor this part in the recorded data.
The E5-2630L v3 also wins on platform-level metrics. Its quad-channel memory bus and 59.7 GB/s bandwidth are superior to the E-2134’s dual-channel 42.7 GB/s. It offers 40 PCIe Gen 3 lanes versus 16, which matters for systems with multiple expansion cards or NVMe drives. Its TDP is lower at 55 W versus 71 W, which is notable for dense server environments.
The Intel Xeon E-2134 does not win any benchmark, but it has structural advantages that are not reflected in the Cinebench scores. It includes integrated graphics, which can simplify a system by removing the need for a discrete GPU in basic display output. It uses a much smaller die (126 mm² versus 356 mm²) and a newer 14 nm process node. Its launch MSRP was $256, compared to $612 for the E5-2630L v3, and it supports ECC memory in a dual-channel configuration. For users constrained to Intel Socket 1151, the E-2134 is the only compatible choice between these two parts.
In practical terms, the E5-2630L v3 is the pick for multi-threaded server workloads, memory-bandwidth-sensitive tasks, or systems that already use Intel Socket 2011-3. The E-2134 is the pick for single-socket 1151 builds where integrated graphics, lower launch price, and a smaller physical footprint matter more than the roughly 4% performance deficit seen here. The data does not show any workload where the E-2134 outperforms the E5-2630L v3, so any decision must rest on platform fit and non-benchmark features.