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Intel Core i7-3930K | Intel Xeon E5-1650 v2 | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i7-3930K or Intel Xeon E5-1650 v2 - 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 i7-3930K has 6 cores with 12 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.80 GHz. Up to 64 GB of memory is supported in 4 memory channels. The Intel Core i7-3930K was released in Q4/2011. The Intel Xeon E5-1650 v2 has 6 cores with 12 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.90 GHz. The CPU supports up to 256 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The Intel Xeon E5-1650 v2 was released in Q3/2013. |
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Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition | Family | Intel Xeon E5 |
Intel Core i 3000X | CPU group | Intel Xeon E5 v2 |
3 | Generation | 4 |
Sandy Bridge E | Architecture | Ivy Bridge EP |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | Intel Xeon E5-1650 v3 |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i7-3930K has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-3930K is 3.20 GHz (3.80 GHz) while the Intel Xeon E5-1650 v2 has 6 CPU cores and 12 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E5-1650 v2 is at --. |
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6 | Cores | 6 |
12 | Threads | 12 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
3.20 GHz | Frequency | 3.50 GHz |
3.80 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 3.90 GHz |
3.80 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 3.70 GHz |
Internal GraphicsThe Intel Core i7-3930K or Intel Xeon E5-1650 v2 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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no iGPU | GPU | no iGPU |
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GPU (Turbo) | ||
GPU Generation | ||
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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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No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
No | Codec h264 | No |
No | Codec VP9 | No |
No | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
No | Codec AVC | No |
No | Codec VC-1 | No |
No | Codec JPEG | No |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i7-3930K can use up to 64 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 51.2 GB/s. The Intel Xeon E5-1650 v2 supports up to 256 GB of memory in 4 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 59.7 GB/s. |
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DDR3-1600 | Memory | DDR3-1866 |
64 GB | Max. Memory | 256 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
51.2 GB/s | Bandwidth | 59.7 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
L2 Cache | ||
12.00 MB | L3 Cache | 12.00 MB |
PCIe version | 3.0 | |
PCIe lanes | 40 | |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Core i7-3930K is 130 W, while the Intel Xeon E5-1650 v2 has a TDP of 130 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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130 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 130 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i7-3930K is manufactured in 32 nm and has 12.00 MB cache. The Intel Xeon E5-1650 v2 is manufactured in 22 nm and has a 12.00 MB cache. |
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32 nm | Technology | 22 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, AVX |
LGA 2011 | Socket | LGA 2011 |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d (C2 Stepping) | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q4/2011 | Release date | Q3/2013 |
480 $ | Release price | 570 $ |
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Intel Core i7-3930K
6C 12T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Intel Xeon E5-1650 v2
6C 12T @ 3.90 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-3930K
6C 12T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Intel Xeon E5-1650 v2
6C 12T @ 3.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-3930K
6C 12T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Intel Xeon E5-1650 v2
6C 12T @ 3.90 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-3930K
6C 12T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Intel Xeon E5-1650 v2
6C 12T @ 3.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-3930K
6C 12T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Intel Xeon E5-1650 v2
6C 12T @ 3.90 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-3930K
6C 12T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Intel Xeon E5-1650 v2
6C 12T @ 3.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-3930K
6C 12T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Intel Xeon E5-1650 v2
6C 12T @ 3.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-3930K
6C 12T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Intel Xeon E5-1650 v2
6C 12T @ 3.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-3930K
6C 12T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Xeon E5-1650 v2
6C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-3930K
6C 12T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Intel Xeon E5-1650 v2
6C 12T @ 3.90 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-3930K
6C 12T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Intel Xeon E5-1650 v2
6C 12T @ 3.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-3930K
6C 12T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Intel Xeon E5-1650 v2
6C 12T @ 3.90 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-3930K
6C 12T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Intel Xeon E5-1650 v2
6C 12T @ 3.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-3930K
6C 12T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Intel Xeon E5-1650 v2
6C 12T @ 3.90 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-3930K
6C 12T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Intel Xeon E5-1650 v2
6C 12T @ 3.70 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i7-3930K | Intel Xeon E5-1650 v2 |
Unknown | Unknown |