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Intel Xeon E7-4860 v2 or Intel Xeon E7-4860 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 E7-4860 v2 features 12 processor cores and has the capability to manage 24 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 E7-4860 v2, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2011 socket. The AMD A4-6300 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently. It was released in Q2/2013 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD A series. To use the AMD A4-6300, you'll need a motherboard with a FM2 socket. |
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Intel Xeon E7 | Family | AMD A |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
Intel Xeon E7-4860 v2 | Name | AMD A4-6300 |
Intel Xeon E7 v2 | Group | AMD A4-6000 |
4 | Generation | 3 |
CPU Cores and Base Frequency |
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The Intel Xeon E7-4860 v2 has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 24 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E7-4860 v2 is 2.6 GHz and turbo frequency for one core is 3.2 GHz. The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator. The AMD A4-6300 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the AMD A4-6300 is 3.7 GHz and turbo frequency for one core is 3.9 GHz. |
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12x | Cores | 2x |
None | None | 3.9 GHz |
2.6 GHz | Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
12 | CPU Cores | 2 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking | No |
24 | Threads | 2 |
3.2 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 core) | 3.9 GHz |
Internal Graphics |
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The Intel Xeon E7-4860 v2 does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD A4-6300 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. Specifically, the AMD A4-6300 uses the AMD Radeon HD 8370D, which has 128 texture shaders and 2 execution units. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. |
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-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
-- | Release date | Q2/2013 |
-- | Execution units | 2 |
-- | Direct X | 11.2 |
-- | Max. displays | -- |
-- | Shaders | 128 |
GPU name | AMD Radeon HD 8370D | |
-- | GPU frequency | 0.76 GHz |
0 bytes | Max. GPU Memory | 2.0 GB |
-- | Generation | 5 |
-- | Technology | 32 nm |
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning |
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-- | AI specifications | -- |
-- | AI hardware | -- |
Hardware codec support |
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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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-- | VP8 | No |
-- | VP9 | No |
-- | AVC | Decode |
-- | h264 | Decode |
-- | JPEG | Decode / Encode |
-- | VC-1 | Decode |
-- | AV1 | No |
-- | h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
-- | h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Memory & PCIe |
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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.
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Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
1.5 TB | Max. Memory | 0 bytes |
51.2 GB/s | Bandwidth | -- |
DDR3-1600 | Memory type | DDR3-1866 |
pci | PCIe | pci |
4 | Memory channels | 2 |
Yes | ECC | No |
Thermal Management |
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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 65 W watts. |
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130 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 65 W |
-- | Tjunction max | -- |
Technical details |
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The Intel Xeon E7-4860 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 A4-6300 is manufactured using a 32 nm process. In total, this processor boasts a generous 1.0 MB cache. |
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Technical data sheet | Documents | Technical data sheet |
Q1/2014 | Release date | Q2/2013 |
LGA 2011 | Socket | FM2 |
0 bytes | L2-Cache | 0 bytes |
30.0 MB | L3-Cache | 1.0 MB |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
-- | Part Number | -- |
Ivy Bridge EX | Architecture | Richland (Piledriver) |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | AMD-V |
2800 $ | Release price | 45 $ |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX | ISA extensions | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 |
Monolithic | Chip design | -- |
22 nm | Technology | 32 nm |