Intel Xeon E5-2640 v3 | Intel Core i7-9700K | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Xeon E5-2640 v3 and the Intel Core i7-9700K and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Intel Xeon E5-2640 v3 8 core processor released in Q3/2014 with the Intel Core i7-9700K which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q4/2018. |
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Intel Xeon E5 (71) | Family | Intel Core i7 (298) |
Intel Xeon E5 v3 (32) | CPU group | Intel Core i 9000 (34) |
5 | Generation | 9 |
Haswell E | Architecture | Coffee Lake S Refresh |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
Intel Xeon E5-2640 v2 | Predecessor | Intel Core i7-8700K |
Intel Xeon E5-2640 v4 | Successor | Intel Core i7-10700K |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Xeon E5-2640 v3 is a 8 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.60 GHz (3.40 GHz). The processor can compute 16 threads at the same time. The Intel Core i7-9700K clocks with 3.60 GHz (4.90 GHz), has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Xeon E5-2640 v3 | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-9700K |
8 | Cores | 8 |
16 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | Yes |
2.60 GHz | Frequency | 3.60 GHz |
3.40 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 4.90 GHz |
3.00 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 4.60 GHz |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)Graphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback. |
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no iGPU | GPU | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
GPU frequency | 0.35 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 1.20 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | 9.5 |
Technology | 14 nm | |
Max. displays | 3 | |
-- | Compute units | 24 |
-- | Shader | 192 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 64 GB |
-- | DirectX Version | 12 |
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 iGPU | GPU | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
No | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 768 GB of memory in a maximum of 4 memory channels is supported by the Intel Xeon E5-2640 v3, while the Intel Core i7-9700K supports a maximum of 128 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s enabled. |
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Intel Xeon E5-2640 v3 | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-9700K |
DDR4-2133 | Memory | DDR4-2666 |
768 GB | Max. Memory | 128 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
68.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 42.7 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
20.00 MB | L3 Cache | 12.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
40 | PCIe lanes | 16 |
39.4 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 15.8 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Xeon E5-2640 v3 has a TDP of 90 W. The TDP of the Intel Core i7-9700K is 95 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Intel Xeon E5-2640 v3 | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-9700K |
90 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 95 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Xeon E5-2640 v3 has 20.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 22 nm. The cache of Intel Core i7-9700K is at 12.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 14 nm. |
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Intel Xeon E5-2640 v3 | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-9700K |
22 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 |
LGA 2011-3 | Socket | LGA 1151-2 |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q3/2014 | Release date | Q4/2018 |
-- | Release price | 520 $ |
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Intel Xeon E5-2640 v3
8C 16T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-9700K
8C 8T @ 4.90 GHz |
Intel Xeon E5-2640 v3
8C 16T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-9700K
8C 8T @ 4.60 GHz |
Intel Xeon E5-2640 v3
8C 16T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-9700K
8C 8T @ 4.90 GHz |
Intel Xeon E5-2640 v3
8C 16T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-9700K
8C 8T @ 4.60 GHz |
Intel Xeon E5-2640 v3
8C 16T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-9700K
8C 8T @ 4.90 GHz |
Intel Xeon E5-2640 v3
8C 16T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-9700K
8C 8T @ 4.60 GHz |
Intel Xeon E5-2640 v3
8C 16T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-9700K
8C 8T @ 4.60 GHz |
Intel Xeon E5-2640 v3
8C 16T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-9700K
8C 8T @ 4.90 GHz |
Intel Xeon E5-2640 v3
8C 16T @ 2.60 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-9700K
8C 8T @ 3.60 GHz |
Intel Xeon E5-2640 v3
8C 16T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-9700K
8C 8T @ 4.90 GHz |
Intel Xeon E5-2640 v3
8C 16T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-9700K
8C 8T @ 4.60 GHz |
Intel Xeon E5-2640 v3
8C 16T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-9700K
8C 8T @ 4.90 GHz |
Intel Xeon E5-2640 v3
8C 16T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-9700K
8C 8T @ 4.90 GHz |
Intel Xeon E5-2640 v3
8C 16T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-9700K
8C 8T @ 4.90 GHz |
Intel Xeon E5-2640 v3
8C 16T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-9700K
8C 8T @ 4.60 GHz |
Intel Xeon E5-2640 v3
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-9700K
Intel UHD Graphics 630 @ 1.20 GHz |
Intel Xeon E5-2640 v3
8C 16T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-9700K
8C 8T @ 4.60 GHz |
Intel Xeon E5-2640 v3
8C 16T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-9700K
8C 8T @ 4.60 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Xeon E5-2640 v3 | Intel Core i7-9700K |
Unknown | Memory PC Intel i7-9700K Memory PC Aufrüst-Kit Bundle i7-9700K Megaport High End Gaming-PC Intel Core i7-9700K |