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Intel Core i7-2657M | Intel Xeon E3-1270 v6 | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i7-2657M or Intel Xeon E3-1270 v6 - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The Intel Core i7-2657M has 2 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.70 GHz. Up to 8 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i7-2657M was released in Q1/2011. The Intel Xeon E3-1270 v6 has 4 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.20 GHz. The CPU supports up to 64 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Xeon E3-1270 v6 was released in Q1/2017. |
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Intel Core i7 (298) | Family | Intel Xeon E3 (43) |
Intel Core i 2000M (46) | CPU group | Intel Xeon E3 v6 (10) |
2 | Generation | 6 |
Sandy Bridge H | Architecture | Kaby Lake S |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i7-2657M has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-2657M is 1.60 GHz (2.70 GHz) while the Intel Xeon E3-1270 v6 has 4 CPU cores and 8 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E3-1270 v6 is at 3.80 GHz (4.20 GHz). |
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Intel Core i7-2657M | Characteristic | Intel Xeon E3-1270 v6 |
2 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
1.60 GHz | Frequency | 3.80 GHz |
2.70 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 4.20 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 4.00 GHz |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The Intel Core i7-2657M or Intel Xeon E3-1270 v6 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. |
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Intel HD Graphics 3000 | GPU | no iGPU |
0.35 GHz | GPU frequency | -- |
1.00 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
6 | GPU Generation | -- |
32 nm | Technology | |
2 | Max. displays | |
12 | Compute units | -- |
96 | Shader | -- |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
2 GB | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
10.1 | DirectX Version | -- |
Hardware codec supportA 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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Intel HD Graphics 3000 | GPU | no iGPU |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | No |
No | Codec VP9 | No |
No | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | No |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | No |
No | Codec JPEG | No |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i7-2657M can use up to 8 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 21.3 GB/s. The Intel Xeon E3-1270 v6 supports up to 64 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 38.4 GB/s. |
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Intel Core i7-2657M | Characteristic | Intel Xeon E3-1270 v6 |
DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333 | Memory | DDR4-2400 |
8 GB | Max. Memory | 64 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
21.3 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 38.4 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
4.00 MB | L3 Cache | 8.00 MB |
2.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
16 | PCIe lanes | 16 |
8.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 15.8 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Core i7-2657M is 17 W, while the Intel Xeon E3-1270 v6 has a TDP of 72 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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Intel Core i7-2657M | Characteristic | Intel Xeon E3-1270 v6 |
17 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 72 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i7-2657M is manufactured in 32 nm and has 4.00 MB cache. The Intel Xeon E3-1270 v6 is manufactured in 14 nm and has a 8.00 MB cache. |
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Intel Core i7-2657M | Characteristic | Intel Xeon E3-1270 v6 |
32 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 |
BGA 1023 | Socket | LGA 1151 |
VT-x, VT-x EPT | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q1/2011 | Release date | Q1/2017 |
270 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i7-2657M
2C 4T @ 2.70 GHz |
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Intel Xeon E3-1270 v6
4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-2657M
2C 4T @ 1.60 GHz |
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Intel Xeon E3-1270 v6
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-2657M
2C 4T @ 2.70 GHz |
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Intel Xeon E3-1270 v6
4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-2657M
2C 4T @ 1.60 GHz |
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Intel Xeon E3-1270 v6
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-2657M
Intel HD Graphics 3000 @ 1.00 GHz |
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Intel Xeon E3-1270 v6
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-2657M
2C 4T @ 1.60 GHz |
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Intel Xeon E3-1270 v6
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-2657M
2C 4T @ 2.70 GHz |
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Intel Xeon E3-1270 v6
4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-2657M
2C 4T @ 1.60 GHz |
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Intel Xeon E3-1270 v6
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i7-2657M | Intel Xeon E3-1270 v6 |
Unknown | Unknown |