Intel Core i7-4930K vs Intel Xeon E5-2640 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 E5-2640 v2 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 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 E5-2640 v2, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2011 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i7-4930K Name Intel Xeon E5-2640 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 E5-2640 v2 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E5-2640 v2 is 2.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.5 GHz.
Yes Overclocking No
3.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 2.5 GHz
12 Threads 16
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
6x Cores 8x
3.4 GHz Frequency 2.0 GHz
6 CPU Cores 8
normal Core architecture normal
3.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 2.2 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-4930K does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon E5-2640 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 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.
64.0 GB Max. Memory 768.0 GB
DDR3-1866 Memory type DDR3-1600
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
59.7 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 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.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 95 W watts.
130 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 95 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 E5-2640 v2 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
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
12.0 MB L3-Cache 20.0 MB
Q3/2013 Release date Q3/2013
540 $ Release price 700 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
-- Part Number --
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 E5-2640 v2
8C 16T @ 2.0 GHz
15970
15970

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-4930K
6C 12T @ 3.4 GHz
5746
5746
Intel Xeon E5-2640 v2
8C 16T @ 2.0 GHz
3958
3958

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-4930K
6C 12T @ 3.4 GHz
4021
4021
Intel Xeon E5-2640 v2
8C 16T @ 2.0 GHz
2869
2869

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-4930K
6C 12T @ 3.4 GHz
3745
3745
Intel Xeon E5-2640 v2
8C 16T @ 2.0 GHz
2170
2170

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-4930K
6C 12T @ 3.4 GHz
2792
2792
Intel Xeon E5-2640 v2
8C 16T @ 2.0 GHz
2307
2307

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-4930K
6C 12T @ 3.4 GHz
1064
1064
Intel Xeon E5-2640 v2
8C 16T @ 2.0 GHz
710
710

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-4930K
6C 12T @ 3.4 GHz
746
746
Intel Xeon E5-2640 v2
8C 16T @ 2.0 GHz
504
504