Intel Xeon Platinum 8158 vs Intel Xeon E7-4880 v2

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Intel Xeon Platinum 8158 or Intel Xeon Platinum 8158 – 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 Platinum 8158 features 12 processor cores and has the capability to manage 24 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2017 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Xeon Platinum series.
To use the Intel Xeon Platinum 8158, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 3647 socket.
The Intel Xeon E7-4880 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 E7-4880 v2, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2011 socket.
Intel Xeon Platinum Family Intel Xeon E7
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon Platinum 8158 Name Intel Xeon E7-4880 v2
Intel Xeon Platinum 8100 Group Intel Xeon E7 v2
1 Generation 4
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon Platinum 8158 has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 24 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Platinum 8158 is 3.0 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 E7-4880 v2 has 15 CPU cores and can calculate 30 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E7-4880 v2 is 2.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.1 GHz.
12x Cores 15x
3.0 GHz Frequency 2.5 GHz
12 CPU Cores 15
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking No
24 Threads 30
3.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.1 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon Platinum 8158 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon E7-4880 v2 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 768.0 GB 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 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 Yes
768.0 GB Max. Memory 1.5 TB
128.1 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR3-1600
pci PCIe pci
6 Memory channels 4
Yes ECC Yes
 
 

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 130 W watts.
150 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 130 W
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Technical details

The Intel Xeon Platinum 8158 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 25.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Xeon E7-4880 v2 is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 38.0 MB cache.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q3/2017 Release date Q1/2014
LGA 3647 Socket LGA 2011
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
25.0 MB L3-Cache 38.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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Skylake Architecture Ivy Bridge EX
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
7000 $ Release price 4000 $
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
14 nm Technology 22 nm