Intel Xeon E5-1630 v3 vs Intel Xeon E5-4610 v3 Comparison

The Intel Xeon E5-1630 v3 and Intel Xeon E5-4610 v3 are both Haswell-EP server processors built for the LGA 2011-3 platform, but they occupy opposite ends of the core count and clock speed spectrum. The E5-1630 v3 is a 4-core, 8-thread part with a high base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost of 3.80 GHz, while the E5-4610 v3 offers 10 cores and 20 threads at a base clock of 1700.00 with no boost listed. Benchmark results from the database show the E5-1630 v3 winning every recorded Cinebench test, despite the E5-4610 v3 having more than twice the cores.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Xeon E5-4610 v3 has 10 cores and 20 threads, while the Intel Xeon E5-1630 v3 has 4 cores and 8 threads.

Q: What are the base and boost clock speeds?

A: The E5-1630 v3 has a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 3.80 GHz. The E5-4610 v3 has a base clock of 1700.00 and no boost clock is listed.

Q: How much L3 cache does each processor have?

A: The E5-1630 v3 has 10 MB of shared L3 cache, while the E5-4610 v3 has 25 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Which processor has higher memory bandwidth?

A: The E5-1630 v3 has a memory bandwidth of 68.3 GB/s, compared to 51.2 GB/s for the E5-4610 v3.

Q: What is the TDP difference?

A: The E5-1630 v3 has a TDP of 140 W, while the E5-4610 v3 has a TDP of 105 W.

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The E5-1630 v3 has an average benchmark score of 1823, while the E5-4610 v3 has an average score of 1777.

Where Each One Wins

The recorded data is unambiguous: the Intel Xeon E5-1630 v3 wins all six head-to-head Cinebench tests. The margins range from 2.3% in Cinebench R15 single-core to 2.6% in the multi-core tests. The E5-4610 v3 does not win a single benchmark in this comparison. Its 10-core, 20-thread configuration and larger 25 MB L3 cache do not translate into a performance advantage in the tested workloads, likely because its base clock of 1700.00 is far lower than the E5-1630 v3's 3.70 GHz. For applications that are heavily dependent on single-thread speed or moderate multi-thread scaling, the E5-1630 v3 is the clear choice. The E5-4610 v3 may still be relevant for highly parallel server workloads that are not represented in the Cinebench suite, but the database does not include such tests.

Architecture Differences

Both processors share the same fundamental architecture: Haswell-EP, built on a 22 nm process at Intel's foundry, with 2,600 million transistors and a die size of 356 mm². They also use the same Intel Socket 2011-3, support DDR4 memory in a quad-channel configuration, and provide PCIe Gen 3 with 40 lanes from the CPU. Integrated graphics are absent on both. The L1 and L2 caches are identical per core: 64 KB and 256 KB respectively.

The key architectural differences lie in the core and cache configuration. The E5-1630 v3 has 4 cores and 8 threads, while the E5-4610 v3 has 10 cores and 20 threads. The L3 cache scales accordingly: 10 MB shared on the E5-1630 v3 versus 25 MB shared on the E5-4610 v3. The E5-1630 v3 also has a much higher base clock (3.70 GHz) and a boost clock (3.80 GHz), whereas the E5-4610 v3 has a base clock of 1700.00 and no boost clock listed. These differences directly influence the benchmark outcomes.

Specification Differences

The following specifications differ between the two processors:

| Specification | Intel Xeon E5-1630 v3 | Intel Xeon E5-4610 v3 |

|----------------|----------------------|----------------------|

| Cores | 4 | 10 |

| Threads | 8 | 20 |

| Base Clock | 3.70 GHz | 1700.00 |

| Boost Clock | 3.80 GHz | None listed |

| TDP | 140 W | 105 W |

| L3 Cache | 10 MB (shared) | 25 MB (shared) |

| Memory Bandwidth | 68.3 GB/s | 51.2 GB/s |

| Release Date | 2014-09-07 | 2015-05-31 |

| Launch MSRP | Not available | $1219 |

| Part Number | QFSVSR20L | SR22S |

Both processors are end-of-life, have the same socket, process node, transistor count, die size, memory type, memory bus width, ECC support, PCIe configuration, and lack integrated graphics. The E5-4610 v3 is the only one with a listed launch MSRP of $1219.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database records six Cinebench tests, and the E5-1630 v3 wins every one. The largest margin is 2.6% in the multi-core tests, while the single-core margins are slightly smaller at 2.3% to 2.5%.

| Test | E5-1630 v3 | E5-4610 v3 | Winner | Delta |

|------|------------|------------|--------|-------|

| Cinebench R15 Multi-Core | 635 | 619 | E5-1630 v3 | 2.6% |

| Cinebench R15 Single-Core | 89 | 87 | E5-1630 v3 | 2.3% |

| Cinebench R20 Multi-Core | 2647 | 2580 | E5-1630 v3 | 2.6% |

| Cinebench R20 Single-Core | 373 | 364 | E5-1630 v3 | 2.5% |

| Cinebench R23 Multi-Core | 6303 | 6144 | E5-1630 v3 | 2.6% |

| Cinebench R23 Single-Core | 889 | 867 | E5-1630 v3 | 2.5% |

The multi-core results are particularly telling. Despite having 10 cores versus 4, the E5-4610 v3 falls behind by 2.6% in every multi-core test. This is a direct consequence of the clock speed disparity: the E5-1630 v3's 3.70 GHz base and 3.80 GHz boost allow it to outperform the E5-4610 v3's 1700.00 base clock even when the latter has more than double the cores. The single-core tests show a similar pattern, with the E5-1630 v3 leading by 2.3% to 2.5%.

In terms of overall standing, the E5-1630 v3 holds a 42nd percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 1823. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-4790S (average score 1827, delta -0.2%), the Intel Xeon E3-1505M v5 (1817, delta 0.3%), and the Intel Xeon D-1537 (1830, delta -0.4%). The E5-4610 v3 sits at the 41st percentile with an average score of 1777, close to the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 1300 (1778, delta -0.1%) and the Intel Xeon E5-2637 v3 (1773, delta 0.2%). The E5-1630 v3's average score is 2.6% higher than the E5-4610 v3's, which matches the head-to-head multi-core deltas.

The data shows that for Cinebench workloads, the E5-1630 v3 is the stronger processor in every measured category. The E5-4610 v3's additional cores and larger L3 cache do not compensate for its much lower clock speed in these tests.