Intel Xeon E5-2660 v3 vs Intel Xeon E5-2640 v4
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| Intel Xeon E5-2660 v3 | Intel Xeon E5-2640 v4 | |
CPU comparisonIntel Xeon E5-2660 v3 or Intel Xeon E5-2640 v4 - 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 Xeon E5-2660 v3 has 10 cores with 20 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.30 GHz. Up to GB of memory is supported in 4 memory channels. The Intel Xeon E5-2660 v3 was released in Q3/2014. The Intel Xeon E5-2640 v4 has 10 cores with 20 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.40 GHz. The CPU supports up to GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The Intel Xeon E5-2640 v4 was released in Q1/2016. |
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| Intel Xeon E5 | Family | Intel Xeon E5 |
| Intel Xeon E5 v3 | CPU group | Intel Xeon E5 v4 |
| 5 | Generation | 6 |
| Haswell E | Architecture | Broadwell E |
| Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
| Intel Xeon E5-2660 v2 | Predecessor | Intel Xeon E5-2640 v3 |
| Intel Xeon E5-2660 v4 | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyIn addition to the number of CPU cores and threads, you can see here whether the Intel Xeon E5-2660 v3 or Intel Xeon E5-2640 v4 can be overclocked. You will also find the clock frequencies of the processor (single-core and multi-core) here. The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor. |
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| 10 | Cores | 10 |
| 20 | Threads | 20 |
| normal | Core architecture | normal |
| Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
| No | Overclocking ? | No |
| 2.60 GHz | Frequency | 2.40 GHz |
| 3.30 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 3.40 GHz |
| 3.00 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 2.80 GHz |
Internal GraphicsThe Intel Xeon E5-2660 v3 or Intel Xeon E5-2640 v4 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. A processor with integrated graphics is also called APU (Accelerated Processing Unit). |
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| no iGPU | GPU | no iGPU |
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| Max. displays | ||
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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 memory type as well as the amount of memory can greatly affect the speed of the processor. The memory bandwidth depends on several factors and is given in gigabytes per second. |
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| DDR4-2133 | Memory | DDR4-2133 |
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| 4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
| -- | Bandwidth | -- |
| Yes | ECC | Yes |
| L2 Cache | ||
| 25.00 MB | L3 Cache | 25.00 MB |
| 3.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
| 40 | PCIe lanes | 40 |
Thermal ManagementThe Thermal Design Power (TDP for short) specifies the necessary cooling solution to cool the processor sufficiently. The TDP usually only gives a rough idea of the real consumption of a CPU. |
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| 105 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 90 W |
| -- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
| -- | TDP up | -- |
| -- | TDP down | -- |
| -- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsHere you will find information on the size of the level 2 and level 3 cache of the Intel Xeon E5-2660 v3 or Intel Xeon E5-2640 v4 as well as a list of the processors ISA extensions. We have documented the architecture and the manufacturing technology for you as well as the release date. |
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| 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 2011-3 |
| 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, Linux |
| Q3/2014 | Release date | Q1/2016 |
| -- | Release price | 940 $ |
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Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)
Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
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Intel Xeon E5-2660 v3
10C 20T @ 3.30 GHz |
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Intel Xeon E5-2640 v4
10C 20T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)
Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.|
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Intel Xeon E5-2660 v3
10C 20T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Intel Xeon E5-2640 v4
10C 20T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark
Some of the CPUs listed below have been benchmarked by CPU-monkey. However the majority of CPUs have not been tested and the results have been estimated by a CPU-monkey’s secret proprietary formula. As such they do not accurately reflect the actual Passmark CPU mark values and are not endorsed by PassMark Software Pty Ltd.|
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Intel Xeon E5-2660 v3
10C 20T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Intel Xeon E5-2640 v4
10C 20T @ 2.80 GHz |
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CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)
The CPU-Z benchmark measures a processor's performance by measuring the time it takes the system to complete all benchmark calculations. The faster the benchmark is completed, the higher the score.|
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Intel Xeon E5-2660 v3
10C 20T @ 2.60 GHz |
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Intel Xeon E5-2640 v4
10C 20T @ 2.40 GHz |
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Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)
Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.|
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Intel Xeon E5-2660 v3
10C 20T @ 3.30 GHz |
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Intel Xeon E5-2640 v4
10C 20T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)
Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.|
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Intel Xeon E5-2660 v3
10C 20T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Intel Xeon E5-2640 v4
10C 20T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)
Geekbench 3 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.|
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Intel Xeon E5-2660 v3
10C 20T @ 3.30 GHz |
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Intel Xeon E5-2640 v4
10C 20T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)
Geekbench 3 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.|
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Intel Xeon E5-2660 v3
10C 20T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Intel Xeon E5-2640 v4
10C 20T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Cinebench R11.5, 64bit (Single-Core)
Cinebench 11.5 is based on the Cinema 4D Suite, a software that is popular to generate forms and other stuff in 3D. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.|
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Intel Xeon E5-2660 v3
10C 20T @ 3.30 GHz |
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Intel Xeon E5-2640 v4
10C 20T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Cinebench R11.5, 64bit (Multi-Core)
Cinebench 11.5 is based on the Cinema 4D Suite, a software that is popular to generate forms and other stuff in 3D. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.|
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Intel Xeon E5-2660 v3
10C 20T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Intel Xeon E5-2640 v4
10C 20T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Devices using this processor |
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