Intel Xeon E5-2637 v4 vs Intel Xeon E3-1280 v5

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Intel Xeon E5-2637 v4 or Intel Xeon E5-2637 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 E5-2637 v4 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2016 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Xeon E5 series.
To use the Intel Xeon E5-2637 v4, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2011-3 socket.
The Intel Xeon E3-1280 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 E3-1280 v5, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket.
Intel Xeon E5 Family Intel Xeon E3
Intel Xeon E5-2637 v4 Name Intel Xeon E3-1280 v5
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
6 Generation 5
Intel Xeon E5 v4 Group Intel Xeon E3 v5
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon E5-2637 v4 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E5-2637 v4 is 3.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.7 GHz.
The Intel Xeon E3-1280 v5 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E3-1280 v5 is 3.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.0 GHz.
3.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.0 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
4 CPU Cores 4
3.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.9 GHz
8 Threads 8
3.5 GHz Frequency 3.7 GHz
No Overclocking No
4x Cores 4x
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon E5-2637 v4 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon E3-1280 v5 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 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 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.
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-2400 Memory type DDR4-2133
4 Memory channels 2
Yes ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 34.1 GB/s
1.5 TB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 135 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 80 W watts.
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135 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 80 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon E5-2637 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 15.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Xeon E3-1280 v5 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
LGA 2011-3 Socket LGA 1151
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
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Q1/2016 Release date Q4/2015
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Broadwell E Architecture Skylake S
15.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
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0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
14 nm Technology 14 nm
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d