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Intel Xeon E5-2640 v2 or Intel Xeon E5-2640 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 E5-2640 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 E5-2640 v2, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2011 socket. The Intel Pentium G860T features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently. It was released in Q2/2012 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Pentium series. To use the Intel Pentium G860T, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1155 socket. |
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Intel Xeon E5 | Family | Intel Pentium |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
Intel Xeon E5-2640 v2 | Name | Intel Pentium G860T |
Intel Xeon E5 v2 | Group | Intel Pentium G800 |
4 | Generation | 3 |
CPU Cores and Base Frequency |
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The Intel Xeon E5-2640 v2 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E5-2640 v2 is 2.0 GHz and turbo frequency for one core is 2.5 GHz. The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator. The Intel Pentium G860T has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Pentium G860T is 2.6 GHz |
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8x | Cores | 2x |
2.2 GHz | Turbo Frequency (all cores) | None |
2.0 GHz | Frequency | 2.6 GHz |
8 | CPU Cores | 2 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking | No |
16 | Threads | 2 |
2.5 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 core) | None |
Internal Graphics |
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The Intel Xeon E5-2640 v2 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Pentium G860T has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. Specifically, the Intel Pentium G860T uses the Intel HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge GT1), which has 48 texture shaders and 6 execution units. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. |
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-- | GPU (Turbo) | 1.1 GHz |
-- | Release date | Q2/2011 |
-- | Execution units | 6 |
-- | Direct X | 10.1 |
-- | Max. displays | -- |
-- | Shaders | 48 |
GPU name | Intel HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge GT1) | |
-- | GPU frequency | 0.65 GHz |
0 bytes | Max. GPU Memory | 2.0 GB |
-- | Generation | 6 |
-- | Technology | 32 nm |
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning |
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-- | AI specifications | -- |
-- | AI hardware | -- |
Hardware codec support |
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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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-- | VP8 | No |
-- | VP9 | No |
-- | AVC | Decode / Encode |
-- | h264 | Decode / Encode |
-- | JPEG | No |
-- | VC-1 | Decode |
-- | AV1 | No |
-- | h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
-- | h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Memory & PCIe |
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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 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance. |
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Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
768.0 GB | Max. Memory | 32.0 GB |
51.2 GB/s | Bandwidth | 21.3 GB/s |
DDR3-1600 | Memory type | DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333 |
pci | PCIe | pci |
4 | Memory channels | 2 |
Yes | ECC | No |
Thermal Management |
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The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 95 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 35 W watts. |
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95 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 35 W |
-- | Tjunction max | -- |
Technical details |
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The Intel Xeon E5-2640 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 20.0 MB cache. A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming. The Intel Pentium G860T is manufactured using a 32 nm process. In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache. |
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Technical data sheet | Documents | Technical data sheet |
Q3/2013 | Release date | Q2/2012 |
LGA 2011 | Socket | LGA 1155 |
0 bytes | L2-Cache | 0 bytes |
20.0 MB | L3-Cache | 3.0 MB |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
-- | Part Number | -- |
Ivy Bridge EP | Architecture | Sandy Bridge S |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT |
700 $ | Release price | -- |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2 |
Monolithic | Chip design | Monolithic |
22 nm | Technology | 32 nm |