Intel Xeon E5-2695 v3 vs Intel Xeon E5-2696 v2

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Intel Xeon E5-2695 v3 or Intel Xeon E5-2695 v3 – 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 E5-2695 v3 features 14 processor cores and has the capability to manage 28 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2014 and belongs to the 5 generation of the Intel Xeon E5 series.
To use the Intel Xeon E5-2695 v3, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2011-3 socket.
The Intel Xeon E5-2696 v2 features 12 processor cores and has the capability to manage 24 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 E5-2696 v2, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2011 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon E5-2695 v3 Name Intel Xeon E5-2696 v2
Intel Xeon E5 v3 Group Intel Xeon E5 v2
5 Generation 4
Intel Xeon E5 Family Intel Xeon E5
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon E5-2695 v3 has 14 CPU cores and can calculate 28 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E5-2695 v3 is 2.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.3 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Xeon E5-2696 v2 has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 24 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E5-2696 v2 is 2.5 GHz
No Overclocking No
3.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.3 GHz
28 Threads 24
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
14x Cores 12x
2.3 GHz Frequency 2.5 GHz
14 CPU Cores 12
normal Core architecture normal
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon E5-2695 v3 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon E5-2696 v2 does not have integrated graphics.
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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 68.2 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.
768.0 GB Max. Memory 768.0 GB
DDR4-2133 Memory type DDR3-1866
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
68.2 GB/s Bandwidth 59.7 GB/s
Yes ECC Yes
4 Memory channels 4
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 120 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.
120 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 130 W
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Technical details

The Intel Xeon E5-2695 v3 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 35.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Xeon E5-2696 v2 is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 30.0 MB cache.
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
0 bytes L2-Cache 3.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
35.0 MB L3-Cache 30.0 MB
Q3/2014 Release date Q3/2013
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LGA 2011-3 Socket LGA 2011
Haswell E Architecture Ivy Bridge EP
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
22 nm Technology 22 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)