Intel Xeon E5-2690 v2 vs Intel Xeon W-2191B

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Intel Xeon E5-2690 v2 or Intel Xeon E5-2690 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 E5-2690 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 E5-2690 v2, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2011 socket.
The Intel Xeon W-2191B features 18 processor cores and has the capability to manage 36 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2017 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Xeon W series.
To use the Intel Xeon W-2191B, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2066 socket.
Intel Xeon E5 v2 Group Intel Xeon W-2100/3100
4 Generation 6
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon E5-2690 v2 Name Intel Xeon W-2191B
Intel Xeon E5 Family Intel Xeon W
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon E5-2690 v2 has 10 CPU cores and can calculate 20 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E5-2690 v2 is 3.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.6 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Xeon W-2191B has 18 CPU cores and can calculate 36 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon W-2191B is 2.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.3 GHz.
20 Threads 36
10x Cores 18x
10 CPU Cores 18
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking No
3.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.3 GHz
3.0 GHz Frequency 2.3 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon E5-2690 v2 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon W-2191B 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 512.0 GB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 85.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR3-1866 Memory type DDR4-2666
Yes ECC Yes
768.0 GB Max. Memory 512.0 GB
4 Memory channels 4
59.7 GB/s Bandwidth 85.4 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 130 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 140 W watts.
130 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 140 W
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Technical details

The Intel Xeon E5-2690 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 W-2191B is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 24.8 MB cache.
Q3/2013 Release date Q3/2017
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
22 nm Technology 14 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
1700 $ Release price --
Ivy Bridge EP Architecture Skylake W
25.0 MB L3-Cache 24.8 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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LGA 2011 Socket LGA 2066
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Xeon W-2191B
18C 36T @ 2.3 GHz
28788
28788
Intel Xeon E5-2690 v2
10C 20T @ 3.0 GHz
16394
16394

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon W-2191B
18C 36T @ 2.3 GHz
14308
14308
Intel Xeon E5-2690 v2
10C 20T @ 3.0 GHz
7288
7288

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon W-2191B
18C 36T @ 2.3 GHz
9768
9768
Intel Xeon E5-2690 v2
10C 20T @ 3.0 GHz
4996
4996

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon W-2191B
18C 36T @ 2.3 GHz
2965
2965
Intel Xeon E5-2690 v2
10C 20T @ 3.0 GHz
1413
1413

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon W-2191B
18C 36T @ 2.3 GHz
1405
1405
Intel Xeon E5-2690 v2
10C 20T @ 3.0 GHz
712
712

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon W-2191B
18C 36T @ 2.3 GHz
1168
1168
Intel Xeon E5-2690 v2
10C 20T @ 3.0 GHz
802
802

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon W-2191B
18C 36T @ 2.3 GHz
186
186
Intel Xeon E5-2690 v2
10C 20T @ 3.0 GHz
76
76