Intel Xeon E5-2687W v4 vs Intel Xeon E5-2637 v4

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Intel Xeon E5-2687W v4 or Intel Xeon E5-2687W v4 – 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 v4 features 12 processor cores and has the capability to manage 24 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2016 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Xeon E5 series.
To use the Intel Xeon E5-2687W v4, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2011-3 socket.
The Intel Xeon E5-2637 v4 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
To use the Intel Xeon E5-2637 v4, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2011-3 socket.
6 Generation 6
Intel Xeon E5 Family Intel Xeon E5
Intel Xeon E5 v4 Group Intel Xeon E5 v4
Intel Xeon E5-2687W v4 Name Intel Xeon E5-2637 v4
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon E5-2687W v4 has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 24 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E5-2687W v4 is 3.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.5 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Xeon E5-2637 v4 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E5-2637 v4 is 3.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.7 GHz.
12 CPU Cores 4
24 Threads 8
3.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.7 GHz
3.0 GHz Frequency 3.5 GHz
12x Cores 4x
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
None None 3.6 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon E5-2687W v4 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon E5-2637 v4 does not have integrated graphics.
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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 1.5 TB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
4 Memory channels 4
1.5 TB Max. Memory 1.5 TB
DDR4-2400 Memory type DDR4-2400
Yes AES-NI Yes
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 76.8 GB/s
Yes ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 160 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 135 W watts.
160 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 135 W
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Technical details

The Intel Xeon E5-2687W v4 is manufactured using a 14 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 Intel Xeon E5-2637 v4 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 15.0 MB cache.
Q1/2016 Release date Q1/2016
Broadwell E Architecture Broadwell 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
30.0 MB L3-Cache 15.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
14 nm Technology 14 nm
LGA 2011-3 Socket LGA 2011-3
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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-- Release price 996 $
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
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