Intel Xeon E5-2696 v2 vs Intel Core i7-3930K

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Intel Xeon E5-2696 v2 or Intel Xeon E5-2696 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 E5-2696 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.
The Intel Core i7-3930K features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2011 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition series.
To use the Intel Core i7-3930K, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2011 socket.
4 Generation 3
Intel Xeon E5 Family Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition
Intel Xeon E5 v2 Group Intel Core i 3000X
Intel Xeon E5-2696 v2 Name Intel Core i7-3930K
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

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
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 Core i7-3930K has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-3930K is 3.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.8 GHz.
12 CPU Cores 6
24 Threads 12
3.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.8 GHz
2.5 GHz Frequency 3.2 GHz
12x Cores 6x
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking Yes
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
None None 3.8 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon E5-2696 v2 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i7-3930K 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 64.0 GB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
4 Memory channels 4
768.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
DDR3-1866 Memory type DDR3-1600
Yes AES-NI Yes
59.7 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
Yes ECC No
pci PCIe pci
 
 

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.
130 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 130 W
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Technical details

The Intel Xeon E5-2696 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 30.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i7-3930K is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
Q3/2013 Release date Q4/2011
Ivy Bridge EP Architecture Sandy Bridge E
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d (C2 Stepping)
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
30.0 MB L3-Cache 12.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
22 nm Technology 32 nm
LGA 2011 Socket LGA 2011
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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-- Release price 480 $
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
3.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E5-2696 v2
12C 24T @ 2.5 GHz
6308
6308
Intel Core i7-3930K
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
4576
4576

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E5-2696 v2
12C 24T @ 2.5 GHz
5012
5012
Intel Core i7-3930K
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
3201
3201

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E5-2696 v2
12C 24T @ 2.5 GHz
4740
4740
Intel Core i7-3930K
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
2588
2588

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-3930K
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
731
731
Intel Xeon E5-2696 v2
12C 24T @ 2.5 GHz
689
689