Intel Xeon E5-2658 v3 vs AMD Phenom II X4 805

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Intel Xeon E5-2658 v3 or Intel Xeon E5-2658 v3 – 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 E5-2658 v3 features 12 processor cores and has the capability to manage 24 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2014 and belongs to the 5 generation of the Intel Xeon E5 series.
To use the Intel Xeon E5-2658 v3, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2011-3 socket.
The AMD Phenom II X4 805 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2009 and belongs to the 4 generation of the AMD Phenom II series.
To use the AMD Phenom II X4 805, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3 socket.
5 Generation 4
Intel Xeon E5 Family AMD Phenom II
Intel Xeon E5 v3 Group AMD Phenom II - 800/900
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon E5-2658 v3 Name AMD Phenom II X4 805
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon E5-2658 v3 has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 24 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E5-2658 v3 is 2.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.9 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The AMD Phenom II X4 805 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Phenom II X4 805 is 2.5 GHz
2.2 GHz Frequency 2.5 GHz
No Overclocking Yes
12 CPU Cores 4
12x Cores 4x
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading No
2.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
24 Threads 4
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon E5-2658 v3 does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Phenom II X4 805 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 768.0 GB 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.
768.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
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Yes ECC No
pci PCIe pci
4 Memory channels 2
DDR4-2133 Memory type DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066
Yes AES-NI No
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 105 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 95 W watts.
105 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 95 W
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Technical details

The Intel Xeon E5-2658 v3 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 30.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD Phenom II X4 805 is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
Haswell E Architecture Deneb (K10)
30.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4a
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LGA 2011-3 Socket AM3
Q3/2014 Release date Q1/2009
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Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
22 nm Technology 45 nm