Intel Xeon Gold 6142M vs Intel Xeon E5-2620 v2

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Intel Xeon Gold 6142M or Intel Xeon Gold 6142M – 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 Gold 6142M features 16 processor cores and has the capability to manage 32 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2017 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Xeon Gold series.
To use the Intel Xeon Gold 6142M, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 3647 socket.
The Intel Xeon E5-2620 v2 features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2013 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Xeon E5 series.
To use the Intel Xeon E5-2620 v2, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2011 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
1 Generation 4
Intel Xeon Gold 5100/6100 Group Intel Xeon E5 v2
Intel Xeon Gold 6142M Name Intel Xeon E5-2620 v2
Intel Xeon Gold Family Intel Xeon E5
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon Gold 6142M has 16 CPU cores and can calculate 32 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Gold 6142M is 2.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.7 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Xeon E5-2620 v2 has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E5-2620 v2 is 2.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.6 GHz.
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
16x Cores 6x
32 Threads 12
3.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 2.6 GHz
16 CPU Cores 6
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
None None 2.3 GHz
2.6 GHz Frequency 2.1 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon Gold 6142M does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon E5-2620 v2 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 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.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 768.0 GB 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.
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DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR3-1600
Yes ECC Yes
128.1 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
6 Memory channels 4
Yes AES-NI Yes
1.5 TB Max. Memory 768.0 GB
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 150 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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150 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 80 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon Gold 6142M is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 22.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Xeon E5-2620 v2 is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 15.0 MB cache.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q3/2017 Release date Q3/2013
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
22.0 MB L3-Cache 15.0 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 3647 Socket LGA 2011
Skylake Architecture Ivy Bridge EP
5900 $ Release price 320 $
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
14 nm Technology 22 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic