Intel Xeon E5-2687W v2 vs Intel Xeon E5-2697 v2

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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 Xeon E5-2697 v2 features 12 processor cores and has the capability to manage 24 threads concurrently.
To use the Intel Xeon E5-2697 v2, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2011 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon E5-2687W v2 Name Intel Xeon E5-2697 v2
Intel Xeon E5 v2 Group Intel Xeon E5 v2
4 Generation 4
Intel Xeon E5 Family Intel Xeon E5
 
 

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 Xeon E5-2697 v2 has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 24 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E5-2697 v2 is 2.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.5 GHz.
8 CPU Cores 12
4.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.5 GHz
8x Cores 12x
3.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
16 Threads 24
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
3.4 GHz Frequency 2.7 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon E5-2687W v2 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon E5-2697 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 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 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.
DDR3-1866 Memory type DDR3-1866
59.7 GB/s Bandwidth 59.7 GB/s
Yes ECC Yes
4 Memory channels 4
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
256.0 GB Max. Memory 768.0 GB
 
 

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.
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150 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 130 W
 
 

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 Xeon E5-2697 v2 is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 30.0 MB cache.
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
25.0 MB L3-Cache 30.0 MB
LGA 2011 Socket LGA 2011
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Q3/2013 Release date Q3/2013
Ivy Bridge EP Architecture Ivy Bridge EP
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
1925 $ Release price 1975 $
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
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22 nm Technology 22 nm
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E5-2697 v2
12C 24T @ 2.7 GHz
52150
52150
Intel Xeon E5-2687W v2
8C 16T @ 3.4 GHz
21988
21988

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E5-2697 v2
12C 24T @ 2.7 GHz
7782
7782
Intel Xeon E5-2687W v2
8C 16T @ 3.4 GHz
6538
6538

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E5-2697 v2
12C 24T @ 2.7 GHz
5167
5167
Intel Xeon E5-2687W v2
8C 16T @ 3.4 GHz
4775
4775

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon E5-2687W v2
8C 16T @ 3.4 GHz
3486
3486
Intel Xeon E5-2697 v2
12C 24T @ 2.7 GHz
2540
2540

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E5-2697 v2
12C 24T @ 2.7 GHz
1557
1557
Intel Xeon E5-2687W v2
8C 16T @ 3.4 GHz
1132
1132

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon E5-2687W v2
8C 16T @ 3.4 GHz
805
805
Intel Xeon E5-2697 v2
12C 24T @ 2.7 GHz
702
702