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Intel Pentium G860T or Intel Pentium G860T – 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 Pentium G860T features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently. It was released in Q2/2012 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Pentium series. To use the Intel Pentium G860T, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1155 socket. The Intel Xeon E5-2658 v3 features 12 processor cores and has the capability to manage 24 threads concurrently. It was released in Q3/2014 and belongs to the 5 generation of the Intel Xeon E5 series. To use the Intel Xeon E5-2658 v3, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2011-3 socket. |
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3 | Generation | 5 |
Intel Pentium G860T | Name | Intel Xeon E5-2658 v3 |
Intel Pentium | Family | Intel Xeon E5 |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
Intel Pentium G800 | Group | Intel Xeon E5 v3 |
CPU Cores and Base Frequency |
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The Intel Pentium G860T has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Pentium G860T is 2.6 GHz The Intel Xeon E5-2658 v3 has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 24 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E5-2658 v3 is 2.2 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. |
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2 | CPU Cores | 12 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
2 | Threads | 24 |
None | None | 2.9 GHz |
No | Hyperthreading | Yes |
2x | Cores | 12x |
2.6 GHz | Frequency | 2.2 GHz |
No | Overclocking | No |
Internal Graphics |
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The Intel Pentium G860T has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Pentium G860T uses the Intel HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge GT1), which has 48 texture shaders and 6 execution units. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. The Intel Xeon E5-2658 v3 does not have integrated graphics. |
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Intel HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge GT1) | GPU name | |
48 | Shaders | -- |
32 nm | Technology | -- |
0.65 GHz | GPU frequency | -- |
6 | Execution units | -- |
1.1 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
10.1 | Direct X | -- |
6 | Generation | -- |
2.0 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 0 bytes |
Q2/2011 | Release date | -- |
-- | Max. displays | -- |
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning |
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-- | AI hardware | -- |
-- | AI specifications | -- |
Hardware codec support |
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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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No | JPEG | -- |
No | AV1 | -- |
Decode | VC-1 | -- |
No | h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | -- |
No | h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | -- |
Decode / Encode | h264 | -- |
No | VP8 | -- |
Decode / Encode | AVC | -- |
No | VP9 | -- |
Memory & PCIe |
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The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 21.3 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 68.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance. |
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Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
No | ECC | Yes |
pci | PCIe | pci |
DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333 | Memory type | DDR4-2133 |
2 | Memory channels | 4 |
32.0 GB | Max. Memory | 768.0 GB |
21.3 GB/s | Bandwidth | 68.2 GB/s |
Thermal Management |
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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 105 W watts. |
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35 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 105 W |
Technical details |
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The Intel Pentium G860T is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU. In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache. A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming. The Intel Xeon E5-2658 v3 is manufactured using a 22 nm process. In total, this processor boasts a generous 30.0 MB cache. |
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-- | Release price | -- |
32 nm | Technology | 22 nm |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
Technical data sheet | Documents | Technical data sheet |
0 bytes | L2-Cache | 0 bytes |
3.0 MB | L3-Cache | 30.0 MB |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 |
VT-x, VT-x EPT | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
-- | Part Number | -- |
Monolithic | Chip design | Monolithic |
LGA 1155 | Socket | LGA 2011-3 |
Sandy Bridge S | Architecture | Haswell E |
Q2/2012 | Release date | Q3/2014 |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |