Intel Xeon E7-8850 v2 vs AMD Phenom II X2 B57

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Intel Xeon E7-8850 v2 or Intel Xeon E7-8850 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 E7-8850 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 E7-8850 v2, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2011 socket.
The AMD Phenom II X2 B57 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2010 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD Phenom II series.
To use the AMD Phenom II X2 B57, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3 socket.
4 Generation 2
Intel Xeon E7-8850 v2 Name AMD Phenom II X2 B57
Intel Xeon E7 Family AMD Phenom II
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon E7 v2 Group AMD Phenom II - 545
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon E7-8850 v2 has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 24 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E7-8850 v2 is 2.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.8 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The AMD Phenom II X2 B57 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Phenom II X2 B57 is 3.2 GHz
24 Threads 2
Yes Hyperthreading No
2.3 GHz Frequency 3.2 GHz
12 CPU Cores 2
normal Core architecture normal
2.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
12x Cores 2x
No Overclocking Yes
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon E7-8850 v2 does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Phenom II X2 B57 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 AES-NI No
Yes ECC No
pci PCIe pci
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066
4 Memory channels 2
1.5 TB Max. Memory 0 bytes
51.2 GB/s Bandwidth --
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 105 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 80 W watts.
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105 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 80 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon E7-8850 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 24.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD Phenom II X2 B57 is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
2250 $ Release price --
22 nm Technology 45 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
24.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4a
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V
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LGA 2011 Socket AM3
Ivy Bridge EX Architecture Callisto (K10)
Q1/2014 Release date Q2/2010
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux