Intel Xeon E7-8880L v2 vs Intel Core i5-4360U

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Intel Xeon E7-8880L v2 or Intel Xeon E7-8880L 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 E7-8880L 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 E7-8880L v2, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2011 socket.
The Intel Core i5-4360U features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2013 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-4360U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1168 socket.
Intel Xeon E7-8880L v2 Name Intel Core i5-4360U
Intel Xeon E7 Family Intel Core i5
4 Generation 4
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Xeon E7 v2 Group Intel Core i 4000U
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon E7-8880L v2 has 15 CPU cores and can calculate 30 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E7-8880L v2 is 2.2 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 Intel Core i5-4360U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-4360U is 1.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.9 GHz.
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
None None 2.9 GHz
2.2 GHz Frequency 1.5 GHz
15 CPU Cores 2
2.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 2.9 GHz
No Overclocking No
30 Threads 4
15x Cores 2x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon E7-8880L v2 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i5-4360U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-4360U uses the Intel HD Graphics 5000, which has 320 texture shaders
and 40 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- Max. displays --
-- Release date Q2/2013
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
-- Execution units 40
GPU name Intel HD Graphics 5000
-- Generation 7.5
-- Shaders 320
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- GPU frequency 0.2 GHz
-- Technology 22 nm
-- Direct X 11.1
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --
 
 

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.
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
-- JPEG Decode
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- VC-1 Decode
-- AV1 No
-- VP9 No
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
-- VP8 No
-- AVC Decode / Encode
 
 

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 16.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3-1600
4 Memory channels 2
51.2 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
Yes ECC No
pci PCIe pci
1.5 TB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
Yes AES-NI Yes
 
 

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 15 W watts.
105 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon E7-8880L 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 Core i5-4360U is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
Q1/2014 Release date Q3/2013
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
38.0 MB L3-Cache 3.0 MB
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
4200 $ Release price --
LGA 2011 Socket BGA 1168
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Ivy Bridge EX Architecture Haswell U
-- Part Number --
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
22 nm Technology 22 nm