Intel Core i7-6970HQ vs Intel Xeon E5-2640 v2

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Intel Core i7-6970HQ or Intel Core i7-6970HQ – 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 i7-6970HQ features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2016 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-6970HQ, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1440 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.
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
6 Generation 4
Intel Core i7-6970HQ Name Intel Xeon E5-2640 v2
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Xeon E5
Intel Core i 6000H Group Intel Xeon E5 v2
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-6970HQ has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-6970HQ is 2.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.7 GHz.
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.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
3.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 2.2 GHz
3.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 2.5 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
8 Threads 16
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
2.8 GHz Frequency 2.0 GHz
4x Cores 8x
4 CPU Cores 8
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-6970HQ has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-6970HQ uses the Intel Iris Pro Graphics 580, which has 576 texture shaders
and 72 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Xeon E5-2640 v2 does not have integrated graphics.
576 Shaders --
Q3/2015 Release date --
0.35 GHz GPU frequency --
9 Generation --
14 nm Technology --
1.05 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
-- Max. displays --
72 Execution units --
Intel Iris Pro Graphics 580 GPU name
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
12.0 Direct X --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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

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.
Decode / Encode VP8 --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
Decode VP9 --
Decode / Encode h264 --
Decode / Encode JPEG --
Decode VC-1 --
Decode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
No AV1 --
Decode / Encode AVC --
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 34.1 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.
34.1 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 4
64.0 GB Max. Memory 768.0 GB
No ECC Yes
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-2133 Memory type DDR3-1600
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 45 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.
45 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 95 W
100 °C Tjunction max --
35 W TDP down None
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-6970HQ is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 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.
Q1/2016 Release date Q3/2013
-- Part Number --
Skylake H Architecture Ivy Bridge EP
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
14 nm Technology 22 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
623 $ Release price 700 $
BGA 1440 Socket LGA 2011
8.0 MB L3-Cache 20.0 MB
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