Intel Core i7-4820K vs Intel Xeon E5-1660 v2

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CPU lineage

Intel Core i7-4820K or Intel Core i7-4820K – 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 i7-4820K features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2013 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition series.
To use the Intel Core i7-4820K, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2011 socket.
The Intel Xeon E5-1660 v2 features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2013 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Xeon E5 series.
To use the Intel Xeon E5-1660 v2, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2011 socket.
Intel Core i 4000X Group Intel Xeon E5 v2
4 Generation 4
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i7-4820K Name Intel Xeon E5-1660 v2
Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition Family Intel Xeon E5
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-4820K has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-4820K is 3.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.9 GHz.
The Intel Xeon E5-1660 v2 has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E5-1660 v2 is 3.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.0 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
8 Threads 12
4x Cores 6x
4 CPU Cores 6
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
Yes Overclocking No
3.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.0 GHz
3.7 GHz Frequency 3.7 GHz
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.8 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-4820K does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon E5-1660 v2 does not have integrated graphics.
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0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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-- GPU (Turbo) --
GPU name
 
 

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.
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Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 59.7 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 256.0 GB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 59.7 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR3-1866 Memory type DDR3-1866
No ECC Yes
64.0 GB Max. Memory 256.0 GB
4 Memory channels 4
59.7 GB/s Bandwidth 59.7 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 130 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.
130 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 130 W
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Technical details

The Intel Core i7-4820K is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 10.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Xeon E5-1660 v2 is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
Q3/2013 Release date Q3/2013
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
22 nm Technology 22 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
280 $ Release price 570 $
Ivy Bridge E Architecture Ivy Bridge EP
10.0 MB L3-Cache 12.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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LGA 2011 Socket LGA 2011
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E5-1660 v2
6C 12T @ 3.7 GHz
18720
18720
Intel Core i7-4820K
4C 8T @ 3.7 GHz
15097
15097

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E5-1660 v2
6C 12T @ 3.7 GHz
5503
5503
Intel Core i7-4820K
4C 8T @ 3.7 GHz
3392
3392

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-4820K
4C 8T @ 3.7 GHz
3813
3813
Intel Xeon E5-1660 v2
6C 12T @ 3.7 GHz
3295
3295

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E5-1660 v2
6C 12T @ 3.7 GHz
3428
3428
Intel Core i7-4820K
4C 8T @ 3.7 GHz
2803
2803

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E5-1660 v2
6C 12T @ 3.7 GHz
2838
2838
Intel Core i7-4820K
4C 8T @ 3.7 GHz
1851
1851

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E5-1660 v2
6C 12T @ 3.7 GHz
1092
1092
Intel Core i7-4820K
4C 8T @ 3.7 GHz
728
728

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-4820K
4C 8T @ 3.7 GHz
740
740
Intel Xeon E5-1660 v2
6C 12T @ 3.7 GHz
726
726