Intel Xeon E5-1660 v4 vs Intel Xeon E5-2650 v2

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Intel Xeon E5-1660 v4 or Intel Xeon E5-1660 v4 – 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 v4 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2016 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Xeon E5 series.
To use the Intel Xeon E5-1660 v4, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2011-3 socket.
The Intel Xeon E5-2650 v2 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2013 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Xeon E5 series.
To use the Intel Xeon E5-2650 v2, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2011 socket.
Intel Xeon E5 Family Intel Xeon E5
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon E5-1660 v4 Name Intel Xeon E5-2650 v2
Intel Xeon E5 v4 Group Intel Xeon E5 v2
6 Generation 4
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon E5-1660 v4 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E5-1660 v4 is 3.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.8 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Xeon E5-2650 v2 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E5-2650 v2 is 2.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.4 GHz.
8x Cores 8x
None None 3.0 GHz
3.2 GHz Frequency 2.6 GHz
8 CPU Cores 8
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking No
16 Threads 16
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.4 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon E5-1660 v4 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon E5-2650 v2 does not have integrated graphics.
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GPU name
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0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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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.
-- VP8 --
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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 76.8 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 51.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
Yes AES-NI Yes
1.5 TB Max. Memory 768.0 GB
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
DDR4-2133, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2400 Memory type DDR3-1600
pci PCIe pci
4 Memory channels 4
Yes ECC Yes
 
 

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 95 W watts.
140 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 95 W
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Technical details

The Intel Xeon E5-1660 v4 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 20.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Xeon E5-2650 v2 is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q2/2016 Release date Q3/2013
LGA 2011-3 Socket LGA 2011
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
20.0 MB L3-Cache 20.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
Broadwell E Architecture Ivy Bridge EP
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
1113 $ Release price 900 $
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
14 nm Technology 22 nm
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E5-1660 v4
8C 16T @ 3.2 GHz
7536
7536
Intel Xeon E5-2650 v2
8C 16T @ 2.6 GHz
4893
4893

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E5-1660 v4
8C 16T @ 3.2 GHz
6859
6859
Intel Xeon E5-2650 v2
8C 16T @ 2.6 GHz
3808
3808

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon E5-1660 v4
8C 16T @ 3.2 GHz
1158
1158
Intel Xeon E5-2650 v2
8C 16T @ 2.6 GHz
632
632