Intel Core2 Duo E6700 vs Intel Xeon E5-2698 v4

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Intel Core2 Duo E6700 or Intel Core2 Duo E6700 – 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 Core2 Duo E6700 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2006 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Core2 Duo series.
To use the Intel Core2 Duo E6700, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 775 socket.
The Intel Xeon E5-2698 v4 features 20 processor cores and has the capability to manage 40 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2016 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Xeon E5 series.
To use the Intel Xeon E5-2698 v4, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2011-3 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core2 Duo E6700 Name Intel Xeon E5-2698 v4
Intel Core2 Duo Family Intel Xeon E5
1 Generation 6
Intel Core 2 Duo E4000/E6000 Group Intel Xeon E5 v4
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core2 Duo E6700 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core2 Duo E6700 is 2.66 GHz
The Intel Xeon E5-2698 v4 has 20 CPU cores and can calculate 40 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E5-2698 v4 is 2.2 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.
normal Core architecture normal
2.66 GHz Frequency 2.2 GHz
None None 3.6 GHz
2 Threads 40
Yes Overclocking No
No Hyperthreading Yes
2 CPU Cores 20
2x Cores 20x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core2 Duo E6700 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon E5-2698 v4 does not have integrated graphics.
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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 1.5 TB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 76.8 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 1.5 TB
pci PCIe pci
No AES-NI Yes
No ECC Yes
-- Bandwidth 76.8 GB/s
DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066 Memory type DDR4-2400
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 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 135 W watts.
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65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 135 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core2 Duo E6700 is manufactured using a 65 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Xeon E5-2698 v4 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 50.0 MB cache.
Q3/2006 Release date Q1/2016
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4.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE3, MMX, SSE, SSE2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Conroe (Core) Architecture Broadwell E
65 nm Technology 14 nm
LGA 775 Socket LGA 2011-3
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
-- Release price 3220 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
0 bytes L3-Cache 50.0 MB