Intel Xeon E7-4890 v2 vs Intel Xeon Gold 5215L

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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 Gold 5215L features 10 processor cores and has the capability to manage 20 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2019 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Xeon Gold series.
To use the Intel Xeon Gold 5215L, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 3647 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
4 Generation 2
Intel Xeon E7 v2 Group Intel Xeon Gold 5200/6200
Intel Xeon E7-4890 v2 Name Intel Xeon Gold 5215L
Intel Xeon E7 Family Intel Xeon Gold
 
 

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 Gold 5215L has 10 CPU cores and can calculate 20 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Gold 5215L is 2.5 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
15x Cores 10x
30 Threads 20
3.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.4 GHz
15 CPU Cores 10
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
2.8 GHz Frequency 2.5 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon E7-4890 v2 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon Gold 5215L 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 4.5 TB distributed across 6 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 128.1 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
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DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR4-2666
Yes ECC Yes
51.2 GB/s Bandwidth 128.1 GB/s
4 Memory channels 6
Yes AES-NI Yes
1.5 TB Max. Memory 4.5 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 85 W watts.
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155 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 85 W
 
 

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 Gold 5215L is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 13.8 MB cache.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q1/2014 Release date Q2/2019
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
38.0 MB L3-Cache 13.8 MB
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
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0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
LGA 2011 Socket LGA 3647
Ivy Bridge EX Architecture Cascade Lake
4850 $ Release price 9119 $
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
22 nm Technology 14 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic