Intel Xeon E5-1660 v3 vs Intel Xeon E7-4880 v2

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Intel Xeon E5-1660 v3 or Intel Xeon E5-1660 v3 – 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 E5-1660 v3 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 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 E5-1660 v3, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2011-3 socket.
The Intel Xeon E7-4880 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 E7-4880 v2, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2011 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
5 Generation 4
Intel Xeon E5 Family Intel Xeon E7
Intel Xeon E5 v3 Group Intel Xeon E7 v2
Intel Xeon E5-1660 v3 Name Intel Xeon E7-4880 v2
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon E5-1660 v3 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E5-1660 v3 is 3.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.5 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Xeon E7-4880 v2 has 15 CPU cores and can calculate 30 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E7-4880 v2 is 2.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.1 GHz.
16 Threads 30
normal Core architecture normal
3.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.1 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
8 CPU Cores 15
8x Cores 15x
3.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
No Overclocking No
3.0 GHz Frequency 2.5 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon E5-1660 v3 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon E7-4880 v2 does not have integrated graphics.
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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 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.
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.
768.0 GB Max. Memory 1.5 TB
4 Memory channels 4
pci PCIe pci
DDR4-2133 Memory type DDR3-1600
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC Yes
68.2 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 140 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.
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140 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 130 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon E5-1660 v3 is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 20.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Xeon E7-4880 v2 is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 38.0 MB cache.
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LGA 2011-3 Socket LGA 2011
-- Release price 4000 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Haswell E Architecture Ivy Bridge EX
20.0 MB L3-Cache 38.0 MB
22 nm Technology 22 nm
Q3/2014 Release date Q1/2014