Intel Xeon E5-2640 v4 vs Intel Xeon E5-2660 v4

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Intel Xeon E5-2640 v4 or Intel Xeon E5-2640 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 E5-2640 v4 features 10 processor cores and has the capability to manage 20 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 E5-2640 v4, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2011-3 socket.
The Intel Xeon E5-2660 v4 features 14 processor cores and has the capability to manage 28 threads concurrently.
To use the Intel Xeon E5-2660 v4, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2011-3 socket.
Intel Xeon E5 Family Intel Xeon E5
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon E5-2640 v4 Name Intel Xeon E5-2660 v4
Intel Xeon E5 v4 Group Intel Xeon E5 v4
6 Generation 6
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon E5-2640 v4 has 10 CPU cores and can calculate 20 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E5-2640 v4 is 2.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.4 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Xeon E5-2660 v4 has 14 CPU cores and can calculate 28 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E5-2660 v4 is 2.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.2 GHz.
10x Cores 14x
2.4 GHz Frequency 2.0 GHz
10 CPU Cores 14
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking No
20 Threads 28
3.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.2 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon E5-2640 v4 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon E5-2660 v4 does not have integrated graphics.
-- GPU (Turbo) --
-- Release date --
-- Execution units --
-- Direct X --
-- Max. displays --
-- Shaders --
GPU name
-- GPU frequency --
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Generation --
-- Technology --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

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

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 68.2 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 1.5 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.
Yes AES-NI Yes
1.5 TB Max. Memory 1.5 TB
68.2 GB/s Bandwidth 76.8 GB/s
DDR4-2133 Memory type DDR4-2400
pci PCIe pci
4 Memory channels 4
Yes ECC Yes
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 90 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 105 W watts.
90 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 105 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon E5-2640 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 25.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Xeon E5-2660 v4 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 35.0 MB cache.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q1/2016 Release date Q1/2016
LGA 2011-3 Socket LGA 2011-3
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
25.0 MB L3-Cache 35.0 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 Broadwell E
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
940 $ Release price --
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
14 nm Technology 14 nm
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E5-2660 v4
14C 28T @ 2.0 GHz
44475
44475
Intel Xeon E5-2640 v4
10C 20T @ 2.4 GHz
37130
37130

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Xeon E5-2660 v4
14C 28T @ 2.0 GHz
15983
15983
Intel Xeon E5-2640 v4
10C 20T @ 2.4 GHz
11982
11982

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E5-2660 v4
14C 28T @ 2.0 GHz
9036
9036
Intel Xeon E5-2640 v4
10C 20T @ 2.4 GHz
6823
6823

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E5-2660 v4
14C 28T @ 2.0 GHz
6693
6693
Intel Xeon E5-2640 v4
10C 20T @ 2.4 GHz
6182
6182

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon E5-2640 v4
10C 20T @ 2.4 GHz
4002
4002
Intel Xeon E5-2660 v4
14C 28T @ 2.0 GHz
3759
3759

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E5-2660 v4
14C 28T @ 2.0 GHz
1774
1774
Intel Xeon E5-2640 v4
10C 20T @ 2.4 GHz
1481
1481

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon E5-2640 v4
10C 20T @ 2.4 GHz
1086
1086
Intel Xeon E5-2660 v4
14C 28T @ 2.0 GHz
1063
1063

Cinebench R11.5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E5-2660 v4
14C 28T @ 2.0 GHz
21.9
21.9
Intel Xeon E5-2640 v4
10C 20T @ 2.4 GHz
18.2
18.2