Intel Xeon E5-2683 v3 vs Intel Core i7-5960X

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CPU lineage

Intel Xeon E5-2683 v3 or Intel Xeon E5-2683 v3 – 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 E5-2683 v3 features 14 processor cores and has the capability to manage 28 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2014 and belongs to the 5 generation of the Intel Xeon E5 series.
To use the Intel Xeon E5-2683 v3, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2011-3 socket.
The Intel Core i7-5960X features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2014 and belongs to the 5 generation of the Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition series.
To use the Intel Core i7-5960X, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2011-3 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon E5-2683 v3 Name Intel Core i7-5960X
Intel Xeon E5 Family Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition
5 Generation 5
Intel Xeon E5 v3 Group Intel Core i 5000X
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon E5-2683 v3 has 14 CPU cores and can calculate 28 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E5-2683 v3 is 2.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.0 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i7-5960X has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-5960X is 3.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.5 GHz.
3.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.5 GHz
No Overclocking Yes
normal Core architecture normal
2.0 GHz Frequency 3.0 GHz
28 Threads 16
None None 3.2 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
14 CPU Cores 8
14x Cores 8x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon E5-2683 v3 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i7-5960X does not have integrated graphics.
-- GPU frequency --
-- Release date --
-- Direct X --
GPU name
-- Technology --
-- Max. displays --
-- Shaders --
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Execution units --
-- Generation --
-- GPU (Turbo) --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
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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.
-- AVC --
-- VC-1 --
-- VP9 --
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
-- h264 --
-- VP8 --
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
-- JPEG --
-- AV1 --
 
 

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 68.2 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 64.0 GB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 68.2 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 64.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC No
68.2 GB/s Bandwidth 68.2 GB/s
DDR4-2133 Memory type DDR4-2133
 
 

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.
-- Tjunction max --
120 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 140 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon E5-2683 v3 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 35.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i7-5960X is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 20.0 MB cache.
Q3/2014 Release date Q3/2014
-- 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, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Haswell E Architecture Haswell E
22 nm Technology 22 nm
LGA 2011-3 Socket LGA 2011-3
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
-- Release price 829 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
35.0 MB L3-Cache 20.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E5-2683 v3
14C 28T @ 2.0 GHz
39550
39550
Intel Core i7-5960X
8C 16T @ 3.0 GHz
28928
28928

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Xeon E5-2683 v3
14C 28T @ 2.0 GHz
14652
14652
Intel Core i7-5960X
8C 16T @ 3.0 GHz
12709
12709

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E5-2683 v3
14C 28T @ 2.0 GHz
9568
9568
Intel Core i7-5960X
8C 16T @ 3.0 GHz
7843
7843

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-5960X
8C 16T @ 3.0 GHz
7640
7640
Intel Xeon E5-2683 v3
14C 28T @ 2.0 GHz
6452
6452

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-5960X
8C 16T @ 3.0 GHz
3773
3773
Intel Xeon E5-2683 v3
14C 28T @ 2.0 GHz
3117
3117

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E5-2683 v3
14C 28T @ 2.0 GHz
1860
1860
Intel Core i7-5960X
8C 16T @ 3.0 GHz
1360
1360

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-5960X
8C 16T @ 3.0 GHz
1154
1154
Intel Xeon E5-2683 v3
14C 28T @ 2.0 GHz
906
906

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-5960X
8C 16T @ 3.0 GHz
1002
1002
Intel Xeon E5-2683 v3
14C 28T @ 2.0 GHz
758
758

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-5960X
8C 16T @ 3.0 GHz
177
177
Intel Xeon E5-2683 v3
14C 28T @ 2.0 GHz
115
115

Cinebench R11.5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E5-2683 v3
14C 28T @ 2.0 GHz
19.0
19.0
Intel Core i7-5960X
8C 16T @ 3.0 GHz
13.2
13.2