Intel Core i7-950 vs Intel Xeon E5-2670 v2

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Intel Core i7-950 or Intel Core i7-950 – 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 i7-950 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2009 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-950, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1366 socket.
The Intel Xeon E5-2670 v2 features 10 processor cores and has the capability to manage 20 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 E5-2670 v2, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2011 socket.
Intel Core i7-950 Name Intel Xeon E5-2670 v2
Intel Core i7 900 Group Intel Xeon E5 v2
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Xeon E5
1 Generation 4
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-950 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-950 is 3.06 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.33 GHz.
The Intel Xeon E5-2670 v2 has 10 CPU cores and can calculate 20 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E5-2670 v2 is 2.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.3 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
4x Cores 10x
4 CPU Cores 10
3.33 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.3 GHz
8 Threads 20
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking No
3.06 GHz Frequency 2.5 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-950 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon E5-2670 v2 does not have integrated graphics.
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0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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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 24.0 GB distributed across 3 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 25.6 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 59.7 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
DDR3-1066 Memory type DDR3-1866
No ECC Yes
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 59.7 GB/s
24.0 GB Max. Memory 768.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
No AES-NI Yes
3 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 115 W watts.
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130 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 115 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-950 is manufactured using a 45 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 E5-2670 v2 is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 25.0 MB cache.
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
LGA 1366 Socket LGA 2011
45 nm Technology 22 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
8.0 MB L3-Cache 25.0 MB
Bloomfield Architecture Ivy Bridge EP
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Q2/2009 Release date Q3/2013
305 $ Release price 1250 $
1.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
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