Intel Xeon E7-4890 v2 vs Intel Xeon E7-4820 v2

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Intel Xeon E7-4890 v2 or Intel Xeon E7-4890 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 E7-4890 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 E7-4890 v2, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2011 socket.
The Intel Xeon E7-4820 v2 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
To use the Intel Xeon E7-4820 v2, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2011 socket.
Intel Xeon E7 Family Intel Xeon E7
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon E7 v2 Group Intel Xeon E7 v2
4 Generation 4
Intel Xeon E7-4890 v2 Name Intel Xeon E7-4820 v2
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon E7-4890 v2 has 15 CPU cores and can calculate 30 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E7-4890 v2 is 2.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.4 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Xeon E7-4820 v2 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E7-4820 v2 is 2.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.5 GHz.
No Overclocking No
None None 2.5 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
15 CPU Cores 8
3.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 2.5 GHz
30 Threads 16
15x Cores 8x
2.8 GHz Frequency 2.0 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon E7-4890 v2 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon E7-4820 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.
Yes ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
4 Memory channels 4
51.2 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3-1600
Yes AES-NI Yes
1.5 TB Max. Memory 1.5 TB
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 155 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 105 W watts.
155 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 105 W
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Technical details

The Intel Xeon E7-4890 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 Xeon E7-4820 v2 is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 16.0 MB cache.
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
22 nm Technology 22 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
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Q1/2014 Release date Q1/2014
Ivy Bridge EX Architecture Ivy Bridge EX
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
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
38.0 MB L3-Cache 16.0 MB
4850 $ Release price 1050 $