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Intel Core i5-2515E or Intel Core i5-2515E – 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 Core i5-2515E features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently. It was released in Q1/2011 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core i5 series. To use the Intel Core i5-2515E, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1023 socket. The Intel Xeon Platinum 8160T features 24 processor cores and has the capability to manage 48 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 8160T, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 3647 socket. |
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| Mobile | Segment | Desktop / Server |
| Intel Core i5-2515E | Name | Intel Xeon Platinum 8160T |
| Intel Core i5 | Family | Intel Xeon Platinum |
| 2 | Generation | 1 |
| Intel Core i 2000M | Group | Intel Xeon Platinum 8100 |
CPU Cores and Base Frequency |
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The Intel Core i5-2515E has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-2515E is 2.5 GHz and turbo frequency for one core is 3.1 GHz. The Intel Xeon Platinum 8160T has 24 CPU cores and can calculate 48 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Platinum 8160T is 2.1 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. |
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| 3.1 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 core) | 3.7 GHz |
| No | Overclocking | No |
| normal | Core architecture | normal |
| 2.5 GHz | Frequency | 2.1 GHz |
| 4 | Threads | 48 |
| Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
| 2 | CPU Cores | 24 |
| 2x | Cores | 24x |
Internal Graphics |
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The Intel Core i5-2515E has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-2515E uses the Intel HD Graphics 2000, which has 48 texture shaders and 6 execution units. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. The Intel Xeon Platinum 8160T does not have integrated graphics. |
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| 0.85 GHz | GPU frequency | -- |
| Q1/2011 | Release date | -- |
| 10.1 | Direct X | -- |
| Intel HD Graphics 2000 | GPU name | |
| 32 nm | Technology | -- |
| -- | Max. displays | -- |
| 48 | Shaders | -- |
| 2.0 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 0 bytes |
| 6 | Execution units | -- |
| 6 | Generation | -- |
| 1.1 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning |
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| -- | AI specifications | -- |
| -- | AI hardware | -- |
Hardware codec support |
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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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| Decode / Encode | AVC | -- |
| Decode | VC-1 | -- |
| No | VP9 | -- |
| No | h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | -- |
| Decode / Encode | h264 | -- |
| No | VP8 | -- |
| No | h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | -- |
| No | JPEG | -- |
| No | AV1 | -- |
Memory & PCIe |
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The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 16.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 21.3 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 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. |
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| 2 | Memory channels | 6 |
| 16.0 GB | Max. Memory | 768.0 GB |
| pci | PCIe | pci |
| Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
| No | ECC | Yes |
| 21.3 GB/s | Bandwidth | 128.1 GB/s |
| DDR3-1333 | Memory type | DDR4-2666 |
Thermal Management |
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The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 35 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 150 W watts. |
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| 100 °C | Tjunction max | -- |
| 35 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 150 W |
Technical details |
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The Intel Core i5-2515E is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU. In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache. A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming. The Intel Xeon Platinum 8160T is manufactured using a 14 nm process. In total, this processor boasts a generous 33.0 MB cache. |
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| Q1/2011 | Release date | Q3/2017 |
| -- | Part Number | -- |
| 0 bytes | L2-Cache | 0 bytes |
| VT-x, VT-x EPT | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
| SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 |
| Monolithic | Chip design | Monolithic |
| Sandy Bridge H | Architecture | Skylake |
| 32 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
| BGA 1023 | Socket | LGA 3647 |
| Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
| -- | Release price | 4900 $ |
| Technical data sheet | Documents | Technical data sheet |
| x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
| 3.0 MB | L3-Cache | 33.0 MB |