Intel Xeon E5-2687W v2 vs Intel Core i7-4960X

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CPU lineage

Intel Xeon E5-2687W v2 or Intel Xeon E5-2687W 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 E5-2687W 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 E5-2687W v2, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2011 socket.
The Intel Core i7-4960X features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2013 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition series.
To use the Intel Core i7-4960X, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2011 socket.
4 Generation 4
Intel Xeon E5 Family Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition
Intel Xeon E5 v2 Group Intel Core i 4000X
Intel Xeon E5-2687W v2 Name Intel Core i7-4960X
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon E5-2687W v2 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E5-2687W v2 is 3.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.0 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i7-4960X has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-4960X is 3.6 GHz
8 CPU Cores 6
16 Threads 12
4.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.0 GHz
3.4 GHz Frequency 3.6 GHz
8x Cores 6x
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking Yes
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
3.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 4.0 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon E5-2687W v2 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i7-4960X does not have integrated graphics.
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GPU name
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 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.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 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.
4 Memory channels 4
256.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
DDR3-1866 Memory type DDR3-1866
Yes AES-NI Yes
59.7 GB/s Bandwidth 59.7 GB/s
Yes ECC No
pci PCIe pci
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 150 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.
150 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 130 W
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Technical details

The Intel Xeon E5-2687W 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 25.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i7-4960X is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 15.0 MB cache.
Q3/2013 Release date Q3/2013
Ivy Bridge EP Architecture Ivy Bridge E
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
25.0 MB L3-Cache 15.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
22 nm Technology 22 nm
LGA 2011 Socket LGA 2011
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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1925 $ Release price 960 $
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E5-2687W v2
8C 16T @ 3.4 GHz
21988
21988
Intel Core i7-4960X
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
20120
20120

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Xeon E5-2687W v2
8C 16T @ 3.4 GHz
16343
16343
Intel Core i7-4960X
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
10145
10145

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E5-2687W v2
8C 16T @ 3.4 GHz
6538
6538
Intel Core i7-4960X
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
5189
5189

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E5-2687W v2
8C 16T @ 3.4 GHz
4775
4775
Intel Core i7-4960X
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
3062
3062

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon E5-2687W v2
8C 16T @ 3.4 GHz
3486
3486
Intel Core i7-4960X
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
3460
3460

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E5-2687W v2
8C 16T @ 3.4 GHz
1132
1132
Intel Core i7-4960X
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
1092
1092

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon E5-2687W v2
8C 16T @ 3.4 GHz
805
805
Intel Core i7-4960X
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
757
757