Intel Xeon E5-2620 v2 vs Intel Xeon Gold 5218

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Intel Xeon E5-2620 v2 or Intel Xeon E5-2620 v2 – 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 E5-2620 v2 features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 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 E5-2620 v2, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2011 socket.
The Intel Xeon Gold 5218 features 16 processor cores and has the capability to manage 32 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2019 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Xeon Gold series.
To use the Intel Xeon Gold 5218, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 3647 socket.
Intel Xeon E5 Family Intel Xeon Gold
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon E5-2620 v2 Name Intel Xeon Gold 5218
Intel Xeon E5 v2 Group Intel Xeon Gold 5200/6200
4 Generation 2
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon E5-2620 v2 has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E5-2620 v2 is 2.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.6 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Xeon Gold 5218 has 16 CPU cores and can calculate 32 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Gold 5218 is 2.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.9 GHz.
6x Cores 16x
2.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
2.1 GHz Frequency 2.3 GHz
6 CPU Cores 16
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking No
12 Threads 32
2.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.9 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon E5-2620 v2 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon Gold 5218 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 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.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 1.0 TB 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.
Yes AES-NI Yes
768.0 GB Max. Memory 1.0 TB
51.2 GB/s Bandwidth 128.1 GB/s
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR4-2666
pci PCIe pci
4 Memory channels 6
Yes ECC Yes
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 80 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 125 W watts.
80 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 125 W
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Technical details

The Intel Xeon E5-2620 v2 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 15.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Xeon Gold 5218 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 22.0 MB cache.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q3/2013 Release date Q2/2019
LGA 2011 Socket LGA 3647
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
15.0 MB L3-Cache 22.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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Ivy Bridge EP Architecture Cascade Lake
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
320 $ Release price 1275 $
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
22 nm Technology 14 nm