Intel Xeon E7-4870 v2 vs Intel Xeon E5-1650 v2

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Intel Xeon E7-4870 v2 or Intel Xeon E7-4870 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 E7-4870 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 E7-4870 v2, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2011 socket.
The Intel Xeon E5-1650 v2 features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 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 E5-1650 v2, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2011 socket.
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Intel Xeon E7-4870 v2 Name Intel Xeon E5-1650 v2
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon E7 v2 Group Intel Xeon E5 v2
Intel Xeon E7 Family Intel Xeon E5
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon E7-4870 v2 has 15 CPU cores and can calculate 30 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E7-4870 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 Intel Xeon E5-1650 v2 has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E5-1650 v2 is 3.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.9 GHz.
normal Core architecture normal
2.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.9 GHz
15 CPU Cores 6
15x Cores 6x
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking No
2.3 GHz Frequency 3.5 GHz
30 Threads 12
None None 3.7 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon E7-4870 v2 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon E5-1650 v2 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 256.0 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.
4 Memory channels 4
51.2 GB/s Bandwidth 59.7 GB/s
1.5 TB Max. Memory 256.0 GB
Yes ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3-1866
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.
130 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 130 W
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Technical details

The Intel Xeon E7-4870 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 E5-1650 v2 is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
LGA 2011 Socket LGA 2011
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
Q1/2014 Release date Q3/2013
3200 $ Release price 570 $
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
22 nm Technology 22 nm
Ivy Bridge EX Architecture Ivy Bridge EP
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30.0 MB L3-Cache 12.0 MB
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes