Intel Xeon E7-2870 v2 vs AMD G-T30L

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Intel Xeon E7-2870 v2 or Intel Xeon E7-2870 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 E7-2870 v2 features 15 processor cores and has the capability to manage 30 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2014 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Xeon E7 series.
To use the Intel Xeon E7-2870 v2, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2011 socket.
The AMD G-T30L features 1 processor cores and has the capability to manage 1 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2011 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD G series.
Intel Xeon E7 v2 Group AMD G
4 Generation 1
Intel Xeon E7-2870 v2 Name AMD G-T30L
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Xeon E7 Family AMD G
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon E7-2870 v2 has 15 CPU cores and can calculate 30 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E7-2870 v2 is 2.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.9 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The AMD G-T30L has 1 CPU cores and can calculate 1 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD G-T30L is 1.4 GHz
The processor has one core only.
2.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
normal Core architecture normal
2.3 GHz Frequency 1.4 GHz
15 CPU Cores 1
No Overclocking No
Yes Hyperthreading No
15x Cores 1x
30 Threads 1
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon E7-2870 v2 does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD G-T30L 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 1.5 TB 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.
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3-1066
51.2 GB/s Bandwidth --
Yes AES-NI No
Yes ECC No
pci PCIe pci
1.5 TB Max. Memory 0 bytes
4 Memory channels 1
 
 

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 18 W watts.
130 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 18 W
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Technical details

The Intel Xeon E7-2870 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 AMD G-T30L is manufactured using a 40 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 1.0 MB cache.
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V
22 nm Technology 40 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4a
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Q1/2014 Release date Q1/2011
3100 $ Release price --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
30.0 MB L3-Cache 1.0 MB
LGA 2011 Socket
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
Ivy Bridge EX Architecture Ontario (Bobcat)