Intel Xeon E5-2620 v2 vs Intel Xeon E5-2630 v2

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Intel Xeon E5-2620 v2 or Intel Xeon E5-2620 v2 – 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 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.
The Intel Xeon E5-2630 v2 features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
To use the Intel Xeon E5-2630 v2, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2011 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon E5-2620 v2 Name Intel Xeon E5-2630 v2
Intel Xeon E5 Family Intel Xeon E5
4 Generation 4
Intel Xeon E5 v2 Group Intel Xeon E5 v2
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

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.
The Intel Xeon E5-2630 v2 has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E5-2630 v2 is 2.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.1 GHz.
2.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.1 GHz
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
2.1 GHz Frequency 2.6 GHz
12 Threads 12
2.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 2.8 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
6 CPU Cores 6
6x Cores 6x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon E5-2620 v2 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon E5-2630 v2 does not have integrated graphics.
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0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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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 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.
4 Memory channels 4
768.0 GB Max. Memory 768.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC Yes
51.2 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3-1600
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 80 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.
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80 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 80 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon E5-2620 v2 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 E5-2630 v2 is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
Q3/2013 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, AVX ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Ivy Bridge EP Architecture Ivy Bridge EP
22 nm Technology 22 nm
LGA 2011 Socket LGA 2011
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
320 $ Release price 450 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
15.0 MB L3-Cache 15.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E5-2630 v2
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
28120
28120
Intel Xeon E5-2620 v2
6C 12T @ 2.1 GHz
26200
26200

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E5-2630 v2
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
5036
5036
Intel Xeon E5-2620 v2
6C 12T @ 2.1 GHz
4812
4812

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E5-2630 v2
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
3654
3654
Intel Xeon E5-2620 v2
6C 12T @ 2.1 GHz
3643
3643

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon E5-2630 v2
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
2585
2585
Intel Xeon E5-2620 v2
6C 12T @ 2.1 GHz
2350
2350

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E5-2630 v2
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
2157
2157
Intel Xeon E5-2620 v2
6C 12T @ 2.1 GHz
1770
1770

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E5-2630 v2
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
846
846
Intel Xeon E5-2620 v2
6C 12T @ 2.1 GHz
710
710

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon E5-2630 v2
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
549
549
Intel Xeon E5-2620 v2
6C 12T @ 2.1 GHz
510
510