Intel Xeon E3-1240L v5 vs Intel Xeon Platinum 8158

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Intel Xeon E3-1240L v5 or Intel Xeon E3-1240L v5 – 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 E3-1240L v5 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2015 and belongs to the 5 generation of the Intel Xeon E3 series.
To use the Intel Xeon E3-1240L v5, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket.
The Intel Xeon Platinum 8158 features 12 processor cores and has the capability to manage 24 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2017 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Xeon Platinum series.
To use the Intel Xeon Platinum 8158, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 3647 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
5 Generation 1
Intel Xeon E3-1240L v5 Name Intel Xeon Platinum 8158
Intel Xeon E3 Family Intel Xeon Platinum
Intel Xeon E3 v5 Group Intel Xeon Platinum 8100
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon E3-1240L v5 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E3-1240L v5 is 2.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.2 GHz.
The Intel Xeon Platinum 8158 has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 24 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Platinum 8158 is 3.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.7 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
2.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
3.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.7 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
8 Threads 24
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
2.1 GHz Frequency 3.0 GHz
4x Cores 12x
4 CPU Cores 12
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon E3-1240L v5 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon Platinum 8158 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 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 6 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 128.1 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
34.1 GB/s Bandwidth 128.1 GB/s
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 6
64.0 GB Max. Memory 768.0 GB
Yes ECC Yes
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-2133 Memory type DDR4-2666
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 25 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 150 W watts.
25 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 150 W
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Technical details

The Intel Xeon E3-1240L v5 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 Platinum 8158 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 25.0 MB cache.
Q4/2015 Release date Q3/2017
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Skylake S Architecture Skylake
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
14 nm Technology 14 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, AVX2, AVX-512
-- Release price 7000 $
LGA 1151 Socket LGA 3647
8.0 MB L3-Cache 25.0 MB
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