Intel Core2 Duo T5550 vs Intel Xeon E7-8870 v2

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Intel Core2 Duo T5550 or Intel Core2 Duo T5550 – 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 Core2 Duo T5550 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Celeron series.
To use the Intel Core2 Duo T5550, you'll need a motherboard with a PGA 478 socket.
The Intel Xeon E7-8870 v2 features 15 processor cores and has the capability to manage 30 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2014 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Xeon E7 series.
To use the Intel Xeon E7-8870 v2, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2011 socket.
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core2 Duo T5550 Name Intel Xeon E7-8870 v2
Intel Core 2 Duo T5000 Group Intel Xeon E7 v2
1 Generation 4
Intel Celeron Family Intel Xeon E7
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core2 Duo T5550 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core2 Duo T5550 is 1.83 GHz
The Intel Xeon E7-8870 v2 has 15 CPU cores and can calculate 30 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E7-8870 v2 is 2.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.9 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
No Overclocking No
None None 2.9 GHz
No Hyperthreading Yes
2 CPU Cores 15
2 Threads 30
normal Core architecture normal
2x Cores 15x
1.83 GHz Frequency 2.3 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core2 Duo T5550 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon E7-8870 v2 does not have integrated graphics.
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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 1.5 TB 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.
0 bytes Max. Memory 1.5 TB
Memory type DDR3-1600
pci PCIe pci
No AES-NI Yes
-- Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
No ECC Yes
-- Memory channels 4
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 35 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 130 W watts.
35 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 130 W
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Technical details

The Intel Core2 Duo T5550 is manufactured using a 65 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Xeon E7-8870 v2 is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 30.0 MB cache.
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
2.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
SSE3, MMX, SSE, SSE2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
0 bytes L3-Cache 30.0 MB
-- Release date Q1/2014
-- Release price 3350 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
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PGA 478 Socket LGA 2011
Merom (Core) Architecture Ivy Bridge EX
VT-x Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
65 nm Technology 22 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)