Intel Xeon E5-2687W v2 vs AMD Phenom II X4 830

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Intel Xeon E5-2687W v2 or Intel Xeon E5-2687W 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 E5-2687W v2 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 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 E5-2687W v2, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2011 socket.
The AMD Phenom II X4 830 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2010 and belongs to the 4 generation of the AMD Phenom II series.
To use the AMD Phenom II X4 830, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3 socket.
Intel Xeon E5 v2 Group AMD Phenom II - 800/900
4 Generation 4
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon E5-2687W v2 Name AMD Phenom II X4 830
Intel Xeon E5 Family AMD Phenom II
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon E5-2687W v2 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E5-2687W v2 is 3.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.0 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The AMD Phenom II X4 830 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Phenom II X4 830 is 2.8 GHz
16 Threads 4
8x Cores 4x
8 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking Yes
4.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
3.4 GHz Frequency 2.8 GHz
3.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon E5-2687W v2 does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Phenom II X4 830 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 256.0 GB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 59.7 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI No
DDR3-1866 Memory type DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066
Yes ECC No
256.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
4 Memory channels 2
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Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 150 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 95 W watts.
150 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 95 W
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Technical details

The Intel Xeon E5-2687W 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 25.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD Phenom II X4 830 is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
Q3/2013 Release date Q3/2010
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4a
22 nm Technology 45 nm
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1925 $ Release price --
Ivy Bridge EP Architecture Deneb (K10)
25.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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LGA 2011 Socket AM3
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

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