Intel Core m3-7Y32 vs Intel Xeon E5-2620 v2

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Intel Core m3-7Y32 or Intel Core m3-7Y32 – 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 m3-7Y32 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2017 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Intel Core M series.
To use the Intel Core m3-7Y32, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1515 socket.
The Intel Xeon E5-2620 v2 features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 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 E5-2620 v2, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2011 socket.
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core m3-7Y32 Name Intel Xeon E5-2620 v2
Intel Core M Family Intel Xeon E5
7 Generation 4
Intel Core M 7 Group Intel Xeon E5 v2
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core m3-7Y32 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core m3-7Y32 is 1.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.0 GHz.
The Intel Xeon E5-2620 v2 has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E5-2620 v2 is 2.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.6 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
3.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 2.6 GHz
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
1.1 GHz Frequency 2.1 GHz
4 Threads 12
None None 2.3 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
2 CPU Cores 6
2x Cores 6x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core m3-7Y32 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core m3-7Y32 uses the Intel HD Graphics 615, which has 192 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 E5-2620 v2 does not have integrated graphics.
0.3 GHz GPU frequency --
Q2/2016 Release date --
12 Direct X --
Intel HD Graphics 615 GPU name
14 nm Technology --
-- Max. displays --
192 Shaders --
16.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
24 Execution units --
9.5 Generation --
0.9 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 16.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 29.8 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 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
16.0 GB Max. Memory 768.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC Yes
29.8 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
DDR3L-1600, LPDDR3-1866 Memory type DDR3-1600
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 4.5 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 80 W watts.
7 W TDP up None
100 °C Tjunction max --
4.5 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 80 W
3.75 W TDP down None
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core m3-7Y32 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 4.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Xeon E5-2620 v2 is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 15.0 MB cache.
Q2/2017 Release date Q3/2013
-- 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 Y Architecture Ivy Bridge EP
14 nm Technology 22 nm
BGA 1515 Socket LGA 2011
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
281 $ Release price 320 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
4.0 MB L3-Cache 15.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E5-2620 v2
6C 12T @ 2.1 GHz
26200
26200
Intel Core m3-7Y32
2C 4T @ 1.1 GHz
5948
5948

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E5-2620 v2
6C 12T @ 2.1 GHz
4812
4812
Intel Core m3-7Y32
2C 4T @ 1.1 GHz
1588
1588

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E5-2620 v2
6C 12T @ 2.1 GHz
3643
3643
Intel Core m3-7Y32
2C 4T @ 1.1 GHz
1776
1776

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core m3-7Y32
2C 4T @ 1.1 GHz
3075
3075
Intel Xeon E5-2620 v2
6C 12T @ 2.1 GHz
2350
2350

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core m3-7Y32
2C 4T @ 1.1 GHz
951
951
Intel Xeon E5-2620 v2
6C 12T @ 2.1 GHz
510
510

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E5-2620 v2
6C 12T @ 2.1 GHz
710
710
Intel Core m3-7Y32
2C 4T @ 1.1 GHz
266
266