Intel Xeon E7-4860 v2 vs Intel Xeon D-2796NT

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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 Intel Xeon D-2796NT features 20 processor cores and has the capability to manage 40 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2022 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Xeon D series.
To use the Intel Xeon D-2796NT, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 2579 socket.
Intel Xeon E7-4860 v2 Name Intel Xeon D-2796NT
4 Generation 4
Intel Xeon E7 v2 Group Intel Xeon D-2700
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon E7 Family Intel Xeon D
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

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 Intel Xeon D-2796NT has 20 CPU cores and can calculate 40 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon D-2796NT is 2.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.1 GHz.
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
12 CPU Cores 20
24 Threads 40
3.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.1 GHz
12x Cores 20x Sunny Cove
2.6 GHz Frequency 2.0 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon E7-4860 v2 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon D-2796NT 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 1.0 TB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 93.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
4 Memory channels 4
Yes ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
1.5 TB Max. Memory 1.0 TB
51.2 GB/s Bandwidth 93.8 GB/s
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR4-2933
Yes AES-NI 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 120 W watts.
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130 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 120 W
 
 

Technical details

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 Intel Xeon D-2796NT is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
Ivy Bridge EX Architecture Ice Lake
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
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30.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
2800 $ Release price 2165 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
22 nm Technology 10 nm
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Q1/2014 Release date Q1/2022
0 bytes L2-Cache 30.0 MB
LGA 2011 Socket BGA 2579
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux