Intel Xeon E-2124G vs Intel Xeon E5-2640 v4

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Intel Xeon E-2124G or Intel Xeon E-2124G – 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 Xeon E-2124G features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2018 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Xeon E series.
To use the Intel Xeon E-2124G, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151-2 socket.
The Intel Xeon E5-2640 v4 features 10 processor cores and has the capability to manage 20 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2016 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Xeon E5 series.
To use the Intel Xeon E5-2640 v4, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2011-3 socket.
1 Generation 6
Intel Xeon E-2124G Name Intel Xeon E5-2640 v4
Intel Xeon E Family Intel Xeon E5
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon E-2100 Group Intel Xeon E5 v4
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon E-2124G has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E-2124G is 3.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.5 GHz.
The Intel Xeon E5-2640 v4 has 10 CPU cores and can calculate 20 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E5-2640 v4 is 2.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.4 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
4 Threads 20
No Hyperthreading Yes
3.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
3.4 GHz Frequency 2.4 GHz
4 CPU Cores 10
normal Core architecture normal
4.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.4 GHz
4x Cores 10x
No Overclocking No
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon E-2124G has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Xeon E-2124G uses the Intel UHD Graphics P630, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 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 v4 does not have integrated graphics.
Intel UHD Graphics P630 GPU name
192 Shaders --
14 nm Technology --
0.35 GHz GPU frequency --
24 Execution units --
1.15 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
12 Direct X --
9.5 Generation --
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
Q4/2017 Release date --
-- Max. displays --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 41.6 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 1.5 TB 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.
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR4-2133
2 Memory channels 4
128.0 GB Max. Memory 1.5 TB
41.6 GB/s Bandwidth 68.2 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 71 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 90 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
71 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 90 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon E-2124G 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 v4 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 25.0 MB cache.
255 $ Release price 940 $
14 nm Technology 14 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
8.0 MB L3-Cache 25.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
-- Part Number --
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
LGA 1151-2 Socket LGA 2011-3
Coffee Lake S Architecture Broadwell E
Q3/2018 Release date Q1/2016
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux