Intel Xeon E5-2630 v3 vs Intel Core i7-5960X

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Intel Xeon E5-2630 v3 or Intel Xeon E5-2630 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 E5-2630 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 E5-2630 v3, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2011-3 socket.
The Intel Core i7-5960X 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 Core i7 Extreme Edition series.
To use the Intel Core i7-5960X, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2011-3 socket.
Intel Xeon E5 v3 Group Intel Core i 5000X
5 Generation 5
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon E5-2630 v3 Name Intel Core i7-5960X
Intel Xeon E5 Family Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon E5-2630 v3 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E5-2630 v3 is 2.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.2 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i7-5960X has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-5960X is 3.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.5 GHz.
16 Threads 16
8x Cores 8x
8 CPU Cores 8
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking Yes
3.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.5 GHz
2.4 GHz Frequency 3.0 GHz
2.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.2 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon E5-2630 v3 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i7-5960X does not have integrated graphics.
-- Shaders --
-- Release date --
-- Technology --
-- Direct X --
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Max. displays --
-- Execution units --
-- GPU frequency --
-- Generation --
-- GPU (Turbo) --
GPU name
 
 

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 --
-- VC-1 --
-- JPEG --
-- AV1 --
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
-- AVC --
-- h264 --
-- VP9 --
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
 
 

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 59.8 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 64.0 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.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-2133 Memory type DDR4-2133
Yes ECC No
768.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
4 Memory channels 4
59.8 GB/s Bandwidth 68.2 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 85 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 140 W watts.
85 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 140 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon E5-2630 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 Core i7-5960X is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
Q3/2014 Release date Q3/2014
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
22 nm Technology 22 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
-- Release price 829 $
Haswell E Architecture Haswell E
20.0 MB L3-Cache 20.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
LGA 2011-3 Socket LGA 2011-3
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-5960X
8C 16T @ 3.0 GHz
28928
28928
Intel Xeon E5-2630 v3
8C 16T @ 2.4 GHz
25312
25312

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Core i7-5960X
8C 16T @ 3.0 GHz
12709
12709
Intel Xeon E5-2630 v3
8C 16T @ 2.4 GHz
10431
10431

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-5960X
8C 16T @ 3.0 GHz
7843
7843
Intel Xeon E5-2630 v3
8C 16T @ 2.4 GHz
5821
5821

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-5960X
8C 16T @ 3.0 GHz
7640
7640
Intel Xeon E5-2630 v3
8C 16T @ 2.4 GHz
5468
5468

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-5960X
8C 16T @ 3.0 GHz
3944
3944
Intel Xeon E5-2630 v3
8C 16T @ 2.4 GHz
2847
2847

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-5960X
8C 16T @ 3.0 GHz
3773
3773
Intel Xeon E5-2630 v3
8C 16T @ 2.4 GHz
3450
3450

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-5960X
8C 16T @ 3.0 GHz
1360
1360
Intel Xeon E5-2630 v3
8C 16T @ 2.4 GHz
1190
1190

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-5960X
8C 16T @ 3.0 GHz
1154
1154
Intel Xeon E5-2630 v3
8C 16T @ 2.4 GHz
1069
1069

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-5960X
8C 16T @ 3.0 GHz
177
177
Intel Xeon E5-2630 v3
8C 16T @ 2.4 GHz
162
162