Intel Xeon E5-2680 v4 vs Intel Xeon E5-1660 v4

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Intel Xeon E5-2680 v4 or Intel Xeon E5-2680 v4 – 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 E5-2680 v4 features 14 processor cores and has the capability to manage 28 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 E5-2680 v4, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2011-3 socket.
The Intel Xeon E5-1660 v4 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2016 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Xeon E5 series.
To use the Intel Xeon E5-1660 v4, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2011-3 socket.
Intel Xeon E5 Family Intel Xeon E5
Intel Xeon E5 v4 Group Intel Xeon E5 v4
6 Generation 6
Intel Xeon E5-2680 v4 Name Intel Xeon E5-1660 v4
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon E5-2680 v4 has 14 CPU cores and can calculate 28 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E5-2680 v4 is 2.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.3 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Xeon E5-1660 v4 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E5-1660 v4 is 3.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.8 GHz.
14 CPU Cores 8
normal Core architecture normal
28 Threads 16
14x Cores 8x
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
2.4 GHz Frequency 3.2 GHz
3.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.8 GHz
No Overclocking No
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon E5-2680 v4 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon E5-1660 v4 does not have integrated graphics.
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GPU name
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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 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.
DDR4-2400 Memory type DDR4-2133, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2400
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 76.8 GB/s
4 Memory channels 4
Yes ECC Yes
1.5 TB Max. Memory 1.5 TB
Yes AES-NI Yes
pci PCIe pci
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 120 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 140 W watts.
120 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 140 W
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Technical details

The Intel Xeon E5-2680 v4 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 35.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Xeon E5-1660 v4 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 20.0 MB cache.
Q1/2016 Release date Q2/2016
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
-- Release price 1113 $
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
LGA 2011-3 Socket LGA 2011-3
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
35.0 MB L3-Cache 20.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
-- Part Number --
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
14 nm Technology 14 nm
Broadwell E Architecture Broadwell E
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Xeon E5-2680 v4
14C 28T @ 2.4 GHz
17951
17951
Intel Xeon E5-1660 v4
8C 16T @ 3.2 GHz
13489
13489

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E5-2680 v4
14C 28T @ 2.4 GHz
10459
10459
Intel Xeon E5-1660 v4
8C 16T @ 3.2 GHz
7536
7536

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E5-2680 v4
14C 28T @ 2.4 GHz
7966
7966
Intel Xeon E5-1660 v4
8C 16T @ 3.2 GHz
6859
6859

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon E5-1660 v4
8C 16T @ 3.2 GHz
1158
1158
Intel Xeon E5-2680 v4
14C 28T @ 2.4 GHz
1069
1069