Intel Xeon W-2125 vs Intel Xeon E5-1620 v2

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Intel Xeon W-2125 or Intel Xeon W-2125 – 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 W-2125 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2017 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Xeon W series.
To use the Intel Xeon W-2125, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2066 socket.
The Intel Xeon E5-1620 v2 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 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 E5-1620 v2, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2011 socket.
Intel Xeon W-2100/3100 Group Intel Xeon E5 v2
6 Generation 4
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon W-2125 Name Intel Xeon E5-1620 v2
Intel Xeon W Family Intel Xeon E5
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon W-2125 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon W-2125 is 4.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.5 GHz.
The Intel Xeon E5-1620 v2 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E5-1620 v2 is 3.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.9 GHz.
8 Threads 8
4x Cores 4x
4 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking No
4.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.9 GHz
4.0 GHz Frequency 3.7 GHz
4.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.9 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon W-2125 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon E5-1620 v2 does not have integrated graphics.
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0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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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 512.0 GB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 85.4 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 256.0 GB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 59.7 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR3-1866
Yes ECC Yes
512.0 GB Max. Memory 256.0 GB
4 Memory channels 4
85.4 GB/s Bandwidth 59.7 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 120 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.
120 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 130 W
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Technical details

The Intel Xeon W-2125 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 8.2 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Xeon E5-1620 v2 is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 10.0 MB cache.
Q3/2017 Release date Q3/2013
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
14 nm Technology 22 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
444 $ Release price 280 $
Skylake W Architecture Ivy Bridge EP
8.2 MB L3-Cache 10.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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LGA 2066 Socket LGA 2011
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon W-2125
4C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
5324
5324
Intel Xeon E5-1620 v2
4C 8T @ 3.7 GHz
2829
2829

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon W-2125
4C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
5243
5243
Intel Xeon E5-1620 v2
4C 8T @ 3.7 GHz
3521
3521

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon W-2125
4C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
1412
1412
Intel Xeon E5-1620 v2
4C 8T @ 3.7 GHz
778
778

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon W-2125
4C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
943
943
Intel Xeon E5-1620 v2
4C 8T @ 3.7 GHz
730
730

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon W-2125
4C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
193
193
Intel Xeon E5-1620 v2
4C 8T @ 3.7 GHz
153
153