Intel Xeon E7-2880 v2 vs Intel Core i7-870S

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Intel Xeon E7-2880 v2 or Intel Xeon E7-2880 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 E7-2880 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 E7-2880 v2, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2011 socket.
The Intel Core i7-870S features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2010 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-870S, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1156 socket.
Intel Xeon E7 Family Intel Core i7
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon E7-2880 v2 Name Intel Core i7-870S
Intel Xeon E7 v2 Group Intel Core i7 800
4 Generation 1
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon E7-2880 v2 has 15 CPU cores and can calculate 30 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E7-2880 v2 is 2.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.1 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i7-870S has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-870S is 2.66 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.6 GHz.
15x Cores 4x
2.5 GHz Frequency 2.66 GHz
15 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking No
30 Threads 8
3.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.6 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon E7-2880 v2 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i7-870S 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.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 16.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
Yes AES-NI No
1.5 TB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
51.2 GB/s Bandwidth 21.3 GB/s
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3-1333
pci PCIe pci
4 Memory channels 2
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.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 82 W watts.
130 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 82 W
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Technical details

The Intel Xeon E7-2880 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 38.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i7-870S is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q1/2014 Release date Q2/2010
LGA 2011 Socket LGA 1156
0 bytes L2-Cache 1.0 MB
38.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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Ivy Bridge EX Architecture Lynnfield
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
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SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
22 nm Technology 45 nm