Intel Core i7-4930K vs Intel Xeon E5-1650 v2

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

Intel Core i7-4930K or Intel Core i7-4930K – 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 i7-4930K 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 Core i7 Extreme Edition series.
To use the Intel Core i7-4930K, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2011 socket.
The Intel Xeon E5-1650 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 E5-1650 v2, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2011 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i7-4930K Name Intel Xeon E5-1650 v2
Intel Core i 4000X Group Intel Xeon E5 v2
4 Generation 4
Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition Family Intel Xeon E5
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-4930K has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-4930K is 3.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.9 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Xeon E5-1650 v2 has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E5-1650 v2 is 3.5 GHz
Yes Overclocking No
3.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.9 GHz
12 Threads 12
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
6x Cores 6x
3.4 GHz Frequency 3.5 GHz
6 CPU Cores 6
normal Core architecture normal
3.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.7 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-4930K does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon E5-1650 v2 does not have integrated graphics.
-- GPU frequency --
-- Execution units --
-- Release date --
-- GPU (Turbo) --
-- Max. displays --
-- Shaders --
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Generation --
-- Direct X --
-- Technology --
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.
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
-- AV1 --
-- VP9 --
-- VC-1 --
-- VP8 --
-- h264 --
-- JPEG --
-- AVC --
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
 
 

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.
64.0 GB Max. Memory 256.0 GB
DDR3-1866 Memory type DDR3-1866
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
59.7 GB/s Bandwidth 59.7 GB/s
No ECC Yes
4 Memory channels 4
 
 

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
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-4930K 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 12.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Xeon E5-1650 v2 is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
12.0 MB L3-Cache 12.0 MB
Q3/2013 Release date Q3/2013
540 $ Release price 570 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
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LGA 2011 Socket LGA 2011
Ivy Bridge E Architecture Ivy Bridge EP
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
22 nm Technology 22 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-4930K
6C 12T @ 3.4 GHz
22600
22600
Intel Xeon E5-1650 v2
6C 12T @ 3.5 GHz
18570
18570

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-4930K
6C 12T @ 3.4 GHz
5746
5746
Intel Xeon E5-1650 v2
6C 12T @ 3.5 GHz
5221
5221

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-4930K
6C 12T @ 3.4 GHz
4021
4021
Intel Xeon E5-1650 v2
6C 12T @ 3.5 GHz
3824
3824

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-4930K
6C 12T @ 3.4 GHz
3745
3745
Intel Xeon E5-1650 v2
6C 12T @ 3.5 GHz
3240
3240

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-4930K
6C 12T @ 3.4 GHz
2792
2792
Intel Xeon E5-1650 v2
6C 12T @ 3.5 GHz
2719
2719

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E5-1650 v2
6C 12T @ 3.5 GHz
1065
1065
Intel Core i7-4930K
6C 12T @ 3.4 GHz
1064
1064

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon E5-1650 v2
6C 12T @ 3.5 GHz
784
784
Intel Core i7-4930K
6C 12T @ 3.4 GHz
746
746

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon E5-1650 v2
6C 12T @ 3.5 GHz
145
145
Intel Core i7-4930K
6C 12T @ 3.4 GHz
139
139