Intel Core i5-6600T vs Intel Xeon E7-8870 v2

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Intel Core i5-6600T or Intel Core i5-6600T – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i5-6600T features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2015 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-6600T, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket.
The Intel Xeon E7-8870 v2 features 15 processor cores and has the capability to manage 30 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2014 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Xeon E7 series.
To use the Intel Xeon E7-8870 v2, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2011 socket.
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Xeon E7
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i 6000 Group Intel Xeon E7 v2
Intel Core i5-6600T Name Intel Xeon E7-8870 v2
6 Generation 4
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-6600T has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-6600T is 2.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.5 GHz.
The Intel Xeon E7-8870 v2 has 15 CPU cores and can calculate 30 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E7-8870 v2 is 2.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.9 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
4x Cores 15x
4 CPU Cores 15
No Hyperthreading Yes
2.7 GHz Frequency 2.3 GHz
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
3.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 2.9 GHz
3.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
4 Threads 30
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-6600T has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-6600T uses the Intel HD Graphics 530, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Xeon E7-8870 v2 does not have integrated graphics.
192 Shaders --
Intel HD Graphics 530 GPU name
14 nm Technology --
1.15 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
12 Direct X --
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
0.35 GHz GPU frequency --
Q3/2015 Release date --
24 Execution units --
-- Max. displays --
9 Generation --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
Decode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
Decode / Encode JPEG --
Decode VP9 --
Decode VC-1 --
Decode / Encode VP8 --
No AV1 --
Decode / Encode h264 --
Decode / Encode AVC --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 34.1 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 1.5 TB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
DDR4-2133, DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3-1600
34.1 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
Yes AES-NI Yes
2 Memory channels 4
64.0 GB Max. Memory 1.5 TB
pci PCIe pci
No ECC Yes
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 35 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 130 W watts.
35 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 130 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-6600T is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Xeon E7-8870 v2 is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 30.0 MB cache.
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
14 nm Technology 22 nm
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Skylake S Architecture Ivy Bridge EX
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
6.0 MB L3-Cache 30.0 MB
LGA 1151 Socket LGA 2011
Q3/2015 Release date Q1/2014
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
-- Release price 3350 $
-- Part Number --