Intel Xeon E5-2650 v2 vs Intel Xeon Platinum 8268L

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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 Platinum 8268L features 24 processor cores and has the capability to manage 48 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2019 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Xeon Platinum series.
To use the Intel Xeon Platinum 8268L, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 3647 socket.
Intel Xeon E5 v2 Group Intel Xeon Platinum 8200/9200
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
4 Generation 2
Intel Xeon E5-2650 v2 Name Intel Xeon Platinum 8268L
Intel Xeon E5 Family Intel Xeon Platinum
 
 

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 Platinum 8268L has 24 CPU cores and can calculate 48 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Platinum 8268L is 2.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.9 GHz.
2.6 GHz Frequency 2.4 GHz
No Overclocking No
16 Threads 48
8x Cores 24x
normal Core architecture normal
3.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.9 GHz
8 CPU Cores 24
3.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon E5-2650 v2 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon Platinum 8268L does not have integrated graphics.
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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.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 4.5 TB distributed across 6 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 140.7 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR4-2933
768.0 GB Max. Memory 4.5 TB
4 Memory channels 6
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC Yes
51.2 GB/s Bandwidth 140.7 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 165 W watts.
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95 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 165 W
 
 

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 Platinum 8268L is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 35.8 MB cache.
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
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Q3/2013 Release date Q2/2019
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
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SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
LGA 2011 Socket LGA 3647
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Ivy Bridge EP Architecture Cascade Lake
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
22 nm Technology 14 nm
20.0 MB L3-Cache 35.8 MB
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