Intel Core i7-4930K vs Intel Xeon E5-2620 v2

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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 E5-2620 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 E5-2620 v2, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2011 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i 4000X Group Intel Xeon E5 v2
Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition Family Intel Xeon E5
4 Generation 4
Intel Core i7-4930K Name Intel Xeon E5-2620 v2
 
 

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 E5-2620 v2 has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E5-2620 v2 is 2.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.6 GHz.
Yes Overclocking No
3.4 GHz Frequency 2.1 GHz
6 CPU Cores 6
6x Cores 6x
normal Core architecture normal
3.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 2.3 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
12 Threads 12
3.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 2.6 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-4930K does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon E5-2620 v2 does not have integrated graphics.
-- Direct X --
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Execution units --
-- Generation --
-- GPU (Turbo) --
-- Release date --
GPU name
-- Shaders --
-- Max. displays --
-- Technology --
-- GPU frequency --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --
 
 

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.
-- h264 --
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
-- AVC --
-- VC-1 --
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
-- VP9 --
-- AV1 --
-- JPEG --
-- VP8 --
 
 

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 51.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
No ECC Yes
64.0 GB Max. Memory 768.0 GB
4 Memory channels 4
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR3-1866 Memory type DDR3-1600
pci PCIe pci
59.7 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 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.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 80 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
130 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 80 W
 
 

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 E5-2620 v2 is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 15.0 MB cache.
-- Part Number --
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
540 $ Release price 320 $
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
12.0 MB L3-Cache 15.0 MB
Q3/2013 Release date Q3/2013
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
LGA 2011 Socket LGA 2011
Ivy Bridge E Architecture Ivy Bridge EP
22 nm Technology 22 nm
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E5-2620 v2
6C 12T @ 2.1 GHz
26200
26200
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 E5-2620 v2
6C 12T @ 2.1 GHz
4812
4812

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-4930K
6C 12T @ 3.4 GHz
4021
4021
Intel Xeon E5-2620 v2
6C 12T @ 2.1 GHz
3643
3643

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-4930K
6C 12T @ 3.4 GHz
3745
3745
Intel Xeon E5-2620 v2
6C 12T @ 2.1 GHz
2350
2350

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-4930K
6C 12T @ 3.4 GHz
2792
2792
Intel Xeon E5-2620 v2
6C 12T @ 2.1 GHz
1770
1770

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-4930K
6C 12T @ 3.4 GHz
1064
1064
Intel Xeon E5-2620 v2
6C 12T @ 2.1 GHz
710
710

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-4930K
6C 12T @ 3.4 GHz
746
746
Intel Xeon E5-2620 v2
6C 12T @ 2.1 GHz
510
510