Intel Xeon E5-2697 v2 vs Intel Xeon Gold 5115

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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 Xeon Gold 5115 features 10 processor cores and has the capability to manage 20 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2017 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Xeon Gold series.
To use the Intel Xeon Gold 5115, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 3647 socket.
Intel Xeon E5 Family Intel Xeon Gold
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon E5-2697 v2 Name Intel Xeon Gold 5115
Intel Xeon E5 v2 Group Intel Xeon Gold 5100/6100
4 Generation 1
 
 

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 Xeon Gold 5115 has 10 CPU cores and can calculate 20 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Gold 5115 is 2.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.8 GHz.
12x Cores 10x
2.7 GHz Frequency 2.4 GHz
12 CPU Cores 10
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking No
24 Threads 20
3.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 2.8 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon E5-2697 v2 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon Gold 5115 does not have integrated graphics.
-- GPU (Turbo) --
-- Release date --
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-- 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 --
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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.
-- 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 768.0 GB distributed across 6 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 115.2 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 768.0 GB
59.7 GB/s Bandwidth 115.2 GB/s
DDR3-1866 Memory type DDR4-2400
pci PCIe pci
4 Memory channels 6
Yes ECC Yes
 
 

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 85 W watts.
130 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 85 W
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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 Xeon Gold 5115 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 14.0 MB cache.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q3/2013 Release date Q3/2017
LGA 2011 Socket LGA 3647
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
30.0 MB L3-Cache 14.0 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 Skylake
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
1975 $ Release price 1220 $
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
22 nm Technology 14 nm
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E5-2697 v2
12C 24T @ 2.7 GHz
52150
52150
Intel Xeon Gold 5115
10C 20T @ 2.4 GHz
24932
24932

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Xeon E5-2697 v2
12C 24T @ 2.7 GHz
17198
17198
Intel Xeon Gold 5115
10C 20T @ 2.4 GHz
14689
14689

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon Gold 5115
10C 20T @ 2.4 GHz
7943
7943
Intel Xeon E5-2697 v2
12C 24T @ 2.7 GHz
7782
7782

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon Gold 5115
10C 20T @ 2.4 GHz
5942
5942
Intel Xeon E5-2697 v2
12C 24T @ 2.7 GHz
5167
5167

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon Gold 5115
10C 20T @ 2.4 GHz
3133
3133
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 Xeon Gold 5115
10C 20T @ 2.4 GHz
1327
1327

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon Gold 5115
10C 20T @ 2.4 GHz
1021
1021
Intel Xeon E5-2697 v2
12C 24T @ 2.7 GHz
702
702

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon Gold 5115
10C 20T @ 2.4 GHz
122
122
Intel Xeon E5-2697 v2
12C 24T @ 2.7 GHz
98
98

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

Intel Xeon Gold 5115
10C 20T @ 2.4 GHz
14.6
14.6
Intel Xeon E5-2697 v2
12C 24T @ 2.7 GHz
13.3
13.3