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Intel Xeon E5-2660 v3 or Intel Xeon E5-2660 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 E5-2660 v3 features 10 processor cores and has the capability to manage 20 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 E5-2660 v3, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2011-3 socket. The Intel Xeon Gold 5215L features 10 processor cores and has the capability to manage 20 threads concurrently. It was released in Q2/2019 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Xeon Gold series. To use the Intel Xeon Gold 5215L, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 3647 socket. |
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Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
Intel Xeon E5-2660 v3 | Name | Intel Xeon Gold 5215L |
Intel Xeon E5 v3 | Group | Intel Xeon Gold 5200/6200 |
5 | Generation | 2 |
Intel Xeon E5 | Family | Intel Xeon Gold |
CPU Cores and Base Frequency |
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The Intel Xeon E5-2660 v3 has 10 CPU cores and can calculate 20 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E5-2660 v3 is 2.6 GHz and turbo frequency for one core is 3.3 GHz. The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator. The Intel Xeon Gold 5215L has 10 CPU cores and can calculate 20 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Gold 5215L is 2.5 GHz and turbo frequency for one core is 3.4 GHz. |
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No | Overclocking | No |
3.3 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 core) | 3.4 GHz |
20 | Threads | 20 |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
10x | Cores | 10x |
2.6 GHz | Frequency | 2.5 GHz |
10 | CPU Cores | 10 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Internal Graphics |
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The Intel Xeon E5-2660 v3 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon Gold 5215L does not have integrated graphics. |
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-- | Shaders | -- |
0 bytes | Max. GPU Memory | 0 bytes |
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning |
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Hardware codec support |
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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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-- | VP9 | -- |
-- | VC-1 | -- |
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-- | h264 | -- |
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-- | AVC | -- |
-- | h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | -- |
Memory & PCIe |
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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.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 4.5 TB distributed across 6 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 128.1 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance. |
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768.0 GB | Max. Memory | 4.5 TB |
DDR4-2133 | Memory type | DDR4-2666 |
pci | PCIe | pci |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
68.2 GB/s | Bandwidth | 128.1 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | Yes |
4 | Memory channels | 6 |
Thermal Management |
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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 85 W watts. |
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105 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 85 W |
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Technical details |
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The Intel Xeon E5-2660 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 25.0 MB cache. A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming. The Intel Xeon Gold 5215L is manufactured using a 14 nm process. In total, this processor boasts a generous 13.8 MB cache. |
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Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
0 bytes | L2-Cache | 0 bytes |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 |
25.0 MB | L3-Cache | 13.8 MB |
Q3/2014 | Release date | Q2/2019 |
-- | Release price | 9119 $ |
Technical data sheet | Documents | Technical data sheet |
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LGA 2011-3 | Socket | LGA 3647 |
Haswell E | Architecture | Cascade Lake |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
22 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |