Intel Xeon E5-2650 v2 vs Intel Xeon E5-2630 v2

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Intel Xeon E5-2650 v2 or Intel Xeon E5-2650 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 E5-2650 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 E5-2650 v2, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2011 socket.
The Intel Xeon E5-2630 v2 features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
To use the Intel Xeon E5-2630 v2, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2011 socket.
Intel Xeon E5 v2 Group Intel Xeon E5 v2
4 Generation 4
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon E5-2650 v2 Name Intel Xeon E5-2630 v2
Intel Xeon E5 Family Intel Xeon E5
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon E5-2650 v2 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E5-2650 v2 is 2.6 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 E5-2630 v2 has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E5-2630 v2 is 2.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.1 GHz.
16 Threads 12
8x Cores 6x
8 CPU Cores 6
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking No
3.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.1 GHz
2.6 GHz Frequency 2.6 GHz
3.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 2.8 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon E5-2650 v2 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon E5-2630 v2 does not have integrated graphics.
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0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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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.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3-1600
Yes ECC Yes
768.0 GB Max. Memory 768.0 GB
4 Memory channels 4
51.2 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

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 80 W watts.
95 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 80 W
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Technical details

The Intel Xeon E5-2650 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 Xeon E5-2630 v2 is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 15.0 MB cache.
Q3/2013 Release date Q3/2013
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
22 nm Technology 22 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
900 $ Release price 450 $
Ivy Bridge EP Architecture Ivy Bridge EP
20.0 MB L3-Cache 15.0 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)
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LGA 2011 Socket LGA 2011
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E5-2650 v2
8C 16T @ 2.6 GHz
31204
31204
Intel Xeon E5-2630 v2
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
28120
28120

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E5-2630 v2
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
5036
5036
Intel Xeon E5-2650 v2
8C 16T @ 2.6 GHz
4893
4893

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E5-2650 v2
8C 16T @ 2.6 GHz
3808
3808
Intel Xeon E5-2630 v2
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
3654
3654

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E5-2650 v2
8C 16T @ 2.6 GHz
3008
3008
Intel Xeon E5-2630 v2
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
2157
2157

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon E5-2630 v2
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
2585
2585
Intel Xeon E5-2650 v2
8C 16T @ 2.6 GHz
2460
2460

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E5-2650 v2
8C 16T @ 2.6 GHz
966
966
Intel Xeon E5-2630 v2
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
846
846

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon E5-2650 v2
8C 16T @ 2.6 GHz
632
632
Intel Xeon E5-2630 v2
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
549
549