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 i5-6600T Name Intel Xeon E7-8870 v2
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Xeon E7
6 Generation 4
Intel Core i 6000 Group Intel Xeon E7 v2
 
 

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.
2.7 GHz Frequency 2.3 GHz
4 CPU Cores 15
4x Cores 15x
No Hyperthreading Yes
3.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
No Overclocking No
3.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 2.9 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
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.
Intel HD Graphics 530 GPU name
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
Q3/2015 Release date --
12 Direct X --
14 nm Technology --
0.35 GHz GPU frequency --
24 Execution units --
-- Max. displays --
1.15 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
9 Generation --
192 Shaders --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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-- AI hardware --
 
 

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 / Encode AVC --
Decode / Encode h264 --
Decode VP9 --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
Decode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
Decode / Encode VP8 --
No AV1 --
Decode VC-1 --
Decode / Encode JPEG --
 
 

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.
2 Memory channels 4
No ECC Yes
64.0 GB Max. Memory 1.5 TB
34.1 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-2133, DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3-1600
 
 

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.
Skylake S Architecture Ivy Bridge EX
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
-- Release price 3350 $
Q3/2015 Release date Q1/2014
6.0 MB L3-Cache 30.0 MB
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
14 nm Technology 22 nm
LGA 1151 Socket LGA 2011
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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