Intel Xeon E7-8857 v2 vs Intel Xeon E5-2660 v3

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Intel Xeon E7-8857 v2 or Intel Xeon E7-8857 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 E7-8857 v2 features 12 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 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 E7-8857 v2, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2011 socket.
The Intel Xeon E5-2660 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 E5-2660 v3, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2011-3 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon E7-8857 v2 Name Intel Xeon E5-2660 v3
Intel Xeon E7 v2 Group Intel Xeon E5 v3
4 Generation 5
Intel Xeon E7 Family Intel Xeon E5
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon E7-8857 v2 has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E7-8857 v2 is 3.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.6 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Xeon E5-2660 v3 has 10 CPU cores and can calculate 20 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E5-2660 v3 is 2.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.3 GHz.
12 CPU Cores 10
3.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.3 GHz
12x Cores 10x
12 Threads 20
No Hyperthreading Yes
3.0 GHz Frequency 2.6 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon E7-8857 v2 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon E5-2660 v3 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 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.
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR4-2133
51.2 GB/s Bandwidth 68.2 GB/s
Yes ECC Yes
4 Memory channels 4
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
1.5 TB Max. Memory 768.0 GB
 
 

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 105 W watts.
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130 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 105 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon E7-8857 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 E5-2660 v3 is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 25.0 MB cache.
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
30.0 MB L3-Cache 25.0 MB
LGA 2011 Socket LGA 2011-3
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Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
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Q1/2014 Release date Q3/2014
Ivy Bridge EX Architecture Haswell E
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
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22 nm Technology 22 nm