Intel Core i7-4930K vs Intel Xeon E5-2618L v3

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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 E5-2618L v3 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2014 and belongs to the 5 generation of the Intel Xeon E5 series.
To use the Intel Xeon E5-2618L v3, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2011-3 socket.
Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition Family Intel Xeon E5
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i 4000X Group Intel Xeon E5 v3
4 Generation 5
Intel Core i7-4930K Name Intel Xeon E5-2618L v3
 
 

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 E5-2618L v3 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E5-2618L v3 is 2.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.4 GHz.
Yes Overclocking No
3.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 2.9 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
6 CPU Cores 8
3.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.4 GHz
12 Threads 16
6x Cores 8x
3.4 GHz Frequency 2.3 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-4930K does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon E5-2618L v3 does not have integrated graphics.
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GPU name
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0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
 
 

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 768.0 GB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 59.8 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
4 Memory channels 4
59.7 GB/s Bandwidth 59.8 GB/s
DDR3-1866 Memory type DDR4-2133
Yes AES-NI Yes
64.0 GB Max. Memory 768.0 GB
 
 

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.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 75 W watts.
130 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 75 W
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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 E5-2618L v3 is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 20.0 MB cache.
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
22 nm Technology 22 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
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Q3/2013 Release date Q3/2014
Ivy Bridge E Architecture Haswell E
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
LGA 2011 Socket LGA 2011-3
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
12.0 MB L3-Cache 20.0 MB
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Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E5-2618L v3
8C 16T @ 2.3 GHz
26216
26216
Intel Core i7-4930K
6C 12T @ 3.4 GHz
22600
22600

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-4930K
6C 12T @ 3.4 GHz
5746
5746
Intel Xeon E5-2618L v3
8C 16T @ 2.3 GHz
5485
5485

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-4930K
6C 12T @ 3.4 GHz
3745
3745
Intel Xeon E5-2618L v3
8C 16T @ 2.3 GHz
3665
3665

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E5-2618L v3
8C 16T @ 2.3 GHz
1233
1233
Intel Core i7-4930K
6C 12T @ 3.4 GHz
1064
1064

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon E5-2618L v3
8C 16T @ 2.3 GHz
172
172
Intel Core i7-4930K
6C 12T @ 3.4 GHz
139
139