Intel Core i7-5820K vs Intel Xeon E5-2683 v3

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

Intel Core i7-5820K or Intel Core i7-5820K – 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 i7-5820K features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2014 and belongs to the 5 generation of the Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition series.
To use the Intel Core i7-5820K, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2011-3 socket.
The Intel Xeon E5-2683 v3 features 14 processor cores and has the capability to manage 28 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2014 and belongs to the 5 generation of the Intel Xeon E5 series.
To use the Intel Xeon E5-2683 v3, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2011-3 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i7-5820K Name Intel Xeon E5-2683 v3
Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition Family Intel Xeon E5
5 Generation 5
Intel Core i 5000X Group Intel Xeon E5 v3
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-5820K has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-5820K is 3.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.6 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Xeon E5-2683 v3 has 14 CPU cores and can calculate 28 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E5-2683 v3 is 2.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.0 GHz.
3.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.0 GHz
Yes Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
3.3 GHz Frequency 2.0 GHz
12 Threads 28
3.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
6 CPU Cores 14
6x Cores 14x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-5820K does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon E5-2683 v3 does not have integrated graphics.
-- GPU frequency --
-- Release date --
-- Direct X --
GPU name
-- Technology --
-- Max. displays --
-- Shaders --
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Execution units --
-- Generation --
-- GPU (Turbo) --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
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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.
-- AVC --
-- VC-1 --
-- VP9 --
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
-- h264 --
-- VP8 --
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
-- JPEG --
-- AV1 --
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 68.2 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 68.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
4 Memory channels 4
64.0 GB Max. Memory 768.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC Yes
68.2 GB/s Bandwidth 68.2 GB/s
DDR4-2133 Memory type DDR4-2133
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 140 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 120 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
140 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 120 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-5820K is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 15.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Xeon E5-2683 v3 is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 35.0 MB cache.
Q3/2014 Release date Q3/2014
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Haswell E Architecture Haswell E
22 nm Technology 22 nm
LGA 2011-3 Socket LGA 2011-3
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
499 $ Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
15.0 MB L3-Cache 35.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E5-2683 v3
14C 28T @ 2.0 GHz
39550
39550
Intel Core i7-5820K
6C 12T @ 3.3 GHz
23052
23052

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E5-2683 v3
14C 28T @ 2.0 GHz
17896
17896
Intel Core i7-5820K
6C 12T @ 3.3 GHz
5700
5700

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E5-2683 v3
14C 28T @ 2.0 GHz
9568
9568
Intel Core i7-5820K
6C 12T @ 3.3 GHz
5537
5537

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E5-2683 v3
14C 28T @ 2.0 GHz
6452
6452
Intel Core i7-5820K
6C 12T @ 3.3 GHz
5763
5763

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-5820K
6C 12T @ 3.3 GHz
3740
3740
Intel Xeon E5-2683 v3
14C 28T @ 2.0 GHz
3117
3117

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E5-2683 v3
14C 28T @ 2.0 GHz
1860
1860
Intel Core i7-5820K
6C 12T @ 3.3 GHz
1085
1085

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-5820K
6C 12T @ 3.3 GHz
1086
1086
Intel Xeon E5-2683 v3
14C 28T @ 2.0 GHz
906
906

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-5820K
6C 12T @ 3.3 GHz
795
795
Intel Xeon E5-2683 v3
14C 28T @ 2.0 GHz
651
651

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-5820K
6C 12T @ 3.3 GHz
139
139
Intel Xeon E5-2683 v3
14C 28T @ 2.0 GHz
115
115

Cinebench R11.5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E5-2683 v3
14C 28T @ 2.0 GHz
19.0
19.0
Intel Core i7-5820K
6C 12T @ 3.3 GHz
11.1
11.1