Intel Xeon W-3265M vs Intel Xeon E5-2697 v2

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Intel Xeon W-3265M or Intel Xeon W-3265M – 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-3265M features 24 processor cores and has the capability to manage 48 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2019 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Intel Xeon W series.
To use the Intel Xeon W-3265M, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 3647 socket.
The Intel Xeon E5-2697 v2 features 12 processor cores and has the capability to manage 24 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 E5-2697 v2, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2011 socket.
Intel Xeon W-2200/3200 Group Intel Xeon E5 v2
7 Generation 4
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon W-3265M Name Intel Xeon E5-2697 v2
Intel Xeon W Family Intel Xeon E5
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon W-3265M has 24 CPU cores and can calculate 48 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon W-3265M is 2.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.6 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Xeon E5-2697 v2 has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 24 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E5-2697 v2 is 2.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.5 GHz.
48 Threads 24
24x Cores 12x
24 CPU Cores 12
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking No
4.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.5 GHz
2.7 GHz Frequency 2.7 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon W-3265M does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon E5-2697 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 2.0 TB distributed across 6 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 140.7 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 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
DDR4-2933 Memory type DDR3-1866
Yes ECC Yes
2.0 TB Max. Memory 768.0 GB
6 Memory channels 4
140.7 GB/s Bandwidth 59.7 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 205 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.
205 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 130 W
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Technical details

The Intel Xeon W-3265M 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 33.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Xeon E5-2697 v2 is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 30.0 MB cache.
Q2/2019 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
6350 $ Release price 1975 $
Cascade Lake W Architecture Ivy Bridge EP
33.0 MB L3-Cache 30.0 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 3647 Socket LGA 2011
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Xeon W-3265M
24C 48T @ 2.7 GHz
32034
32034
Intel Xeon E5-2697 v2
12C 24T @ 2.7 GHz
17198
17198

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon W-3265M
24C 48T @ 2.7 GHz
20069
20069
Intel Xeon E5-2697 v2
12C 24T @ 2.7 GHz
7782
7782

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon W-3265M
24C 48T @ 2.7 GHz
12238
12238
Intel Xeon E5-2697 v2
12C 24T @ 2.7 GHz
5167
5167

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon W-3265M
24C 48T @ 2.7 GHz
1396
1396
Intel Xeon E5-2697 v2
12C 24T @ 2.7 GHz
702
702

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon W-3265M
24C 48T @ 2.7 GHz
1189
1189
Intel Xeon E5-2697 v2
12C 24T @ 2.7 GHz
762
762