Intel Xeon E5-2697 v2 vs Intel Core i7-4960X

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CPU lineage

Intel Xeon E5-2697 v2 or Intel Xeon E5-2697 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 E5-2697 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 E5-2697 v2, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2011 socket.
The Intel Core i7-4960X features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2013 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition series.
To use the Intel Core i7-4960X, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2011 socket.
Intel Xeon E5 Family Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon E5-2697 v2 Name Intel Core i7-4960X
Intel Xeon E5 v2 Group Intel Core i 4000X
4 Generation 4
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon E5-2697 v2 has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 24 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E5-2697 v2 is 2.7 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 Core i7-4960X has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-4960X is 3.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.0 GHz.
12x Cores 6x
None None 4.0 GHz
2.7 GHz Frequency 3.6 GHz
12 CPU Cores 6
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking Yes
24 Threads 12
3.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.0 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon E5-2697 v2 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i7-4960X does not have integrated graphics.
-- GPU (Turbo) --
-- Release date --
-- Execution units --
-- Direct X --
-- Max. displays --
-- Shaders --
GPU name
-- GPU frequency --
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Generation --
-- Technology --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

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.
-- VP8 --
-- VP9 --
-- AVC --
-- h264 --
-- JPEG --
-- VC-1 --
-- AV1 --
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
 
 

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 59.7 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
Yes AES-NI Yes
768.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
59.7 GB/s Bandwidth 59.7 GB/s
DDR3-1866 Memory type DDR3-1866
pci PCIe pci
4 Memory channels 4
Yes ECC No
 
 

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
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon E5-2697 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 i7-4960X is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 15.0 MB cache.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q3/2013 Release date Q3/2013
LGA 2011 Socket LGA 2011
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
30.0 MB L3-Cache 15.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
Ivy Bridge EP Architecture Ivy Bridge E
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
1975 $ Release price 960 $
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
22 nm Technology 22 nm
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E5-2697 v2
12C 24T @ 2.7 GHz
52150
52150
Intel Core i7-4960X
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
20120
20120

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Xeon E5-2697 v2
12C 24T @ 2.7 GHz
17198
17198
Intel Core i7-4960X
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
10145
10145

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E5-2697 v2
12C 24T @ 2.7 GHz
7782
7782
Intel Core i7-4960X
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
5189
5189

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E5-2697 v2
12C 24T @ 2.7 GHz
5167
5167
Intel Core i7-4960X
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
3062
3062

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E5-2697 v2
12C 24T @ 2.7 GHz
4519
4519
Intel Core i7-4960X
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
2868
2868

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-4960X
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
3460
3460
Intel Xeon E5-2697 v2
12C 24T @ 2.7 GHz
2540
2540

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E5-2697 v2
12C 24T @ 2.7 GHz
1557
1557
Intel Core i7-4960X
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
1092
1092

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-4960X
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
757
757
Intel Xeon E5-2697 v2
12C 24T @ 2.7 GHz
702
702

Cinebench R11.5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E5-2697 v2
12C 24T @ 2.7 GHz
13.3
13.3
Intel Core i7-4960X
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
11.7
11.7