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
6 Generation 4
Intel Core i 6000 Group Intel Xeon E7 v2
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i5-6600T Name Intel Xeon E7-8870 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.
4 Threads 30
No Hyperthreading Yes
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
4 CPU Cores 15
4x Cores 15x
2.7 GHz Frequency 2.3 GHz
3.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 2.9 GHz
3.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
 
 

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.
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
9 Generation --
Q3/2015 Release date --
24 Execution units --
1.15 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
-- Max. displays --
0.35 GHz GPU frequency --
192 Shaders --
12 Direct X --
14 nm Technology --
Intel HD Graphics 530 GPU name
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- 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 VP8 --
Decode / Encode AVC --
Decode / Encode JPEG --
Decode VP9 --
Decode VC-1 --
Decode / Encode h264 --
Decode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
No AV1 --
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.
No ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
DDR4-2133, DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3-1600
64.0 GB Max. Memory 1.5 TB
34.1 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
2 Memory channels 4
Yes AES-NI 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.
-- Tjunction max --
35 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 130 W
 
 

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