Intel Core i7-8709G vs Intel Xeon E7-4890 v2

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Intel Core i7-8709G or Intel Core i7-8709G – 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 i7-8709G features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2018 and belongs to the 8 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-8709G, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 2270 socket.
The Intel Xeon E7-4890 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 E7-4890 v2, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2011 socket.
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i7-8709G Name Intel Xeon E7-4890 v2
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Xeon E7
8 Generation 4
Intel Core i 8000G Group Intel Xeon E7 v2
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-8709G has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-8709G is 3.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.1 GHz.
The Intel Xeon E7-4890 v2 has 15 CPU cores and can calculate 30 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E7-4890 v2 is 2.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.4 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
4.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.4 GHz
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
3.1 GHz Frequency 2.8 GHz
8 Threads 30
3.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
4 CPU Cores 15
4x Cores 15x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-8709G has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-8709G uses the AMD Radeon RX Vega M GH Graphics, which has 1536 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Xeon E7-4890 v2 does not have integrated graphics.
1.06 GHz GPU frequency --
Q1/2018 Release date --
12.1 Direct X --
AMD Radeon RX Vega M GH Graphics GPU name
14 nm Technology --
-- Max. displays --
1536 Shaders --
4.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
24 Execution units --
8 Generation --
1.19 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

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.
Decode / Encode AVC --
Decode VC-1 --
Decode / Encode VP9 --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
Decode / Encode h264 --
Decode / Encode VP8 --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
Decode / Encode JPEG --
No AV1 --
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 38.4 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 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.
2 Memory channels 4
64.0 GB Max. Memory 1.5 TB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC Yes
38.4 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
DDR4-2400 Memory type DDR3-1600
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 100 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 155 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
100 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 155 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-8709G 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 8.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Xeon E7-4890 v2 is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 38.0 MB cache.
Q1/2018 Release date Q1/2014
-- 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, AVX
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Kaby Lake G Refresh Architecture Ivy Bridge EX
14 nm Technology 22 nm
BGA 2270 Socket LGA 2011
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
-- Release price 4850 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
8.0 MB L3-Cache 38.0 MB