Intel Xeon E5-2690 v4 vs Intel Xeon E5-2697A v4

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Intel Xeon E5-2690 v4 or Intel Xeon E5-2690 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 E5-2690 v4 features 14 processor cores and has the capability to manage 28 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 E5-2690 v4, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2011-3 socket.
The Intel Xeon E5-2697A v4 features 16 processor cores and has the capability to manage 32 threads concurrently.
To use the Intel Xeon E5-2697A v4, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2011-3 socket.
Intel Xeon E5 v4 Group Intel Xeon E5 v4
6 Generation 6
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon E5-2690 v4 Name Intel Xeon E5-2697A v4
Intel Xeon E5 Family Intel Xeon E5
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon E5-2690 v4 has 14 CPU cores and can calculate 28 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E5-2690 v4 is 2.6 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 E5-2697A v4 has 16 CPU cores and can calculate 32 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E5-2697A v4 is 2.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.6 GHz.
28 Threads 32
14x Cores 16x
14 CPU Cores 16
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking No
3.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.6 GHz
2.6 GHz Frequency 2.6 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon E5-2690 v4 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon E5-2697A v4 does not have integrated graphics.
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0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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GPU name
 
 

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 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.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-2400 Memory type DDR4-2400
Yes ECC Yes
1.5 TB Max. Memory 1.5 TB
4 Memory channels 4
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 76.8 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 135 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 145 W watts.
135 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 145 W
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Technical details

The Intel Xeon E5-2690 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 35.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Xeon E5-2697A v4 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 40.0 MB cache.
Q1/2016 Release date Q1/2016
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
14 nm Technology 14 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
-- Release price 2890 $
Broadwell E Architecture Broadwell E
35.0 MB L3-Cache 40.0 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 2011-3 Socket LGA 2011-3
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E5-2697A v4
16C 32T @ 2.6 GHz
59730
59730
Intel Xeon E5-2690 v4
14C 28T @ 2.6 GHz
55735
55735

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Xeon E5-2697A v4
16C 32T @ 2.6 GHz
21696
21696
Intel Xeon E5-2690 v4
14C 28T @ 2.6 GHz
20102
20102

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E5-2690 v4
14C 28T @ 2.6 GHz
11024
11024
Intel Xeon E5-2697A v4
16C 32T @ 2.6 GHz
10762
10762

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E5-2697A v4
16C 32T @ 2.6 GHz
8068
8068
Intel Xeon E5-2690 v4
14C 28T @ 2.6 GHz
7954
7954

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon E5-2697A v4
16C 32T @ 2.6 GHz
4240
4240
Intel Xeon E5-2690 v4
14C 28T @ 2.6 GHz
4124
4124

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E5-2697A v4
16C 32T @ 2.6 GHz
2381
2381
Intel Xeon E5-2690 v4
14C 28T @ 2.6 GHz
2223
2223

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon E5-2690 v4
14C 28T @ 2.6 GHz
1127
1127
Intel Xeon E5-2697A v4
16C 32T @ 2.6 GHz
1027
1027