Intel Xeon E7-4870 v2 vs Intel Xeon E5-2687W v3

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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 E5-2687W v3 features 10 processor cores and has the capability to manage 20 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2014 and belongs to the 5 generation of the Intel Xeon E5 series.
To use the Intel Xeon E5-2687W v3, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2011-3 socket.
Intel Xeon E7-4870 v2 Name Intel Xeon E5-2687W v3
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon E7 Family Intel Xeon E5
4 Generation 5
Intel Xeon E7 v2 Group Intel Xeon E5 v3
 
 

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 E5-2687W v3 has 10 CPU cores and can calculate 20 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E5-2687W v3 is 3.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.5 GHz.
2.3 GHz Frequency 3.1 GHz
15 CPU Cores 10
15x Cores 10x
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking No
2.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.5 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
30 Threads 20
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon E7-4870 v2 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon E5-2687W v3 does not have integrated graphics.
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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 768.0 GB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 68.2 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
1.5 TB Max. Memory 768.0 GB
51.2 GB/s Bandwidth 68.2 GB/s
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR4-2133
 
 

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 160 W watts.
130 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 160 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 E5-2687W v3 is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 25.0 MB cache.
Ivy Bridge EX Architecture Haswell E
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Q1/2014 Release date Q3/2014
30.0 MB L3-Cache 25.0 MB
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Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
22 nm Technology 22 nm
LGA 2011 Socket LGA 2011-3
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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