Intel Xeon E5-2660 v2 vs Intel Xeon E5-1650 v2

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Intel Xeon E5-2660 v2 or Intel Xeon E5-2660 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 E5-2660 v2 features 10 processor cores and has the capability to manage 20 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 E5-2660 v2, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2011 socket.
The Intel Xeon E5-1650 v2 features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
To use the Intel Xeon E5-1650 v2, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2011 socket.
Intel Xeon E5 Family Intel Xeon E5
Intel Xeon E5-2660 v2 Name Intel Xeon E5-1650 v2
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
4 Generation 4
Intel Xeon E5 v2 Group Intel Xeon E5 v2
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon E5-2660 v2 has 10 CPU cores and can calculate 20 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E5-2660 v2 is 2.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.0 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Xeon E5-1650 v2 has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E5-1650 v2 is 3.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.9 GHz.
3.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.9 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
10 CPU Cores 6
None None 3.7 GHz
20 Threads 12
2.2 GHz Frequency 3.5 GHz
No Overclocking No
10x Cores 6x
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon E5-2660 v2 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon E5-1650 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 59.7 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 256.0 GB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 59.7 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR3-1866 Memory type DDR3-1866
4 Memory channels 4
Yes ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
59.7 GB/s Bandwidth 59.7 GB/s
768.0 GB Max. Memory 256.0 GB
 
 

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 130 W watts.
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95 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 130 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon E5-2660 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 E5-1650 v2 is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
LGA 2011 Socket LGA 2011
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
1150 $ Release price 570 $
Q3/2013 Release date Q3/2013
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Ivy Bridge EP Architecture Ivy Bridge EP
20.0 MB L3-Cache 12.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
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0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
22 nm Technology 22 nm
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E5-2660 v2
10C 20T @ 2.2 GHz
28770
28770
Intel Xeon E5-1650 v2
6C 12T @ 3.5 GHz
18570
18570

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Xeon E5-2660 v2
10C 20T @ 2.2 GHz
13142
13142
Intel Xeon E5-1650 v2
6C 12T @ 3.5 GHz
12750
12750

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E5-2660 v2
10C 20T @ 2.2 GHz
5536
5536
Intel Xeon E5-1650 v2
6C 12T @ 3.5 GHz
5221
5221

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E5-1650 v2
6C 12T @ 3.5 GHz
3824
3824
Intel Xeon E5-2660 v2
10C 20T @ 2.2 GHz
3558
3558

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon E5-1650 v2
6C 12T @ 3.5 GHz
3240
3240
Intel Xeon E5-2660 v2
10C 20T @ 2.2 GHz
2275
2275

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E5-2660 v2
10C 20T @ 2.2 GHz
3204
3204
Intel Xeon E5-1650 v2
6C 12T @ 3.5 GHz
2719
2719

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E5-2660 v2
10C 20T @ 2.2 GHz
2389
2389
Intel Xeon E5-1650 v2
6C 12T @ 3.5 GHz
2053
2053

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E5-1650 v2
6C 12T @ 3.5 GHz
1065
1065
Intel Xeon E5-2660 v2
10C 20T @ 2.2 GHz
916
916

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon E5-1650 v2
6C 12T @ 3.5 GHz
784
784
Intel Xeon E5-2660 v2
10C 20T @ 2.2 GHz
588
588

Blender 2.81 (bmw27)

Intel Xeon E5-1650 v2
6C 12T @ 3.5 GHz
403.8
403.8
Intel Xeon E5-2660 v2
10C 20T @ 2.2 GHz
336.4
336.4

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon E5-1650 v2
6C 12T @ 3.5 GHz
145
145
Intel Xeon E5-2660 v2
10C 20T @ 2.2 GHz
113
113