Intel Xeon E5-2660 v4 | Intel Core i9-12900K | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Xeon E5-2660 v4 and the Intel Core i9-12900K and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Intel Xeon E5-2660 v4 14 core processor released in Q1/2016 with the Intel Core i9-12900K which has 16 CPU cores and was introduced in Q4/2021. |
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Intel Xeon E5 (71) | Family | Intel Core i9 (78) |
Intel Xeon E5 v4 (24) | CPU group | Intel Core i 12000 (34) |
6 | Generation | 12 |
Broadwell E | Architecture | Alder Lake S |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
Intel Xeon E5-2660 v3 | Predecessor | Intel Core i9-11900K |
-- | Successor | Intel Core i9-13900K |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Xeon E5-2660 v4 is a 14 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.00 GHz (3.20 GHz). The processor can compute 28 threads at the same time. The Intel Core i9-12900K clocks with 3.20 GHz (5.20 GHz), has 16 CPU cores and can calculate 24 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Xeon E5-2660 v4 | Characteristic | Intel Core i9-12900K |
14 | Cores | 16 |
28 | Threads | 24 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | Yes |
2.00 GHz (3.20 GHz) | A-Core | 3.20 GHz (5.20 GHz) 8x Golden Cove |
-- | B-Core | 2.40 GHz (3.90 GHz) 8x Gracemont |
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 770 |
GPU frequency | 0.30 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 1.55 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | 11 |
Technology | 10 nm | |
Max. displays | 3 | |
-- | Compute units | 32 |
-- | Shader | 256 |
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 770 |
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 | Decode |
No | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 1536 GB of memory in a maximum of 4 memory channels is supported by the Intel Xeon E5-2660 v4, while the Intel Core i9-12900K supports a maximum of 128 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s enabled. |
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Intel Xeon E5-2660 v4 | Characteristic | Intel Core i9-12900K |
DDR4-2400 | Memory | DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 |
1536 GB | Max. Memory | 128 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
76.8 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 76.8 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | Yes |
-- | L2 Cache | 14.00 MB |
35.00 MB | L3 Cache | 30.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | 5.0 |
40 | PCIe lanes | 20 |
39.4 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 78.8 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Xeon E5-2660 v4 has a TDP of 105 W. The TDP of the Intel Core i9-12900K is 125 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Intel Xeon E5-2660 v4 | Characteristic | Intel Core i9-12900K |
105 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 125 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | 241 W |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Xeon E5-2660 v4 has 35.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 14 nm. The cache of Intel Core i9-12900K is at 44.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 10 nm. |
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Intel Xeon E5-2660 v4 | Characteristic | Intel Core i9-12900K |
14 nm | Technology | 10 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, AVX2+ |
LGA 2011-3 | Socket | LGA 1700 |
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 |
Q1/2016 | Release date | Q4/2021 |
-- | Release price | 589 $ |
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Intel Xeon E5-2660 v4
14C 28T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900K
16C 24T @ 5.20 GHz |
Intel Xeon E5-2660 v4
14C 28T @ 2.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900K
16C 24T @ 5.00 GHz |
Intel Xeon E5-2660 v4
14C 28T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900K
16C 24T @ 5.20 GHz |
Intel Xeon E5-2660 v4
14C 28T @ 2.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900K
16C 24T @ 5.00 GHz |
Intel Xeon E5-2660 v4
14C 28T @ 2.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900K
16C 24T @ 5.00 GHz |
Intel Xeon E5-2660 v4
14C 28T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900K
16C 24T @ 5.20 GHz |
Intel Xeon E5-2660 v4
14C 28T @ 2.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900K
16C 24T @ 5.00 GHz |
Intel Xeon E5-2660 v4
14C 28T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900K
16C 24T @ 5.20 GHz |
Intel Xeon E5-2660 v4
14C 28T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900K
16C 24T @ 5.20 GHz |
Intel Xeon E5-2660 v4
14C 28T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900K
16C 24T @ 5.20 GHz |
Intel Xeon E5-2660 v4
14C 28T @ 2.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900K
16C 24T @ 5.00 GHz |
Intel Xeon E5-2660 v4
14C 28T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900K
16C 24T @ 5.20 GHz |
Intel Xeon E5-2660 v4
14C 28T @ 2.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900K
16C 24T @ 5.00 GHz |
Intel Xeon E5-2660 v4
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900K
Intel UHD Graphics 770 @ 1.55 GHz |
Intel Xeon E5-2660 v4
14C 28T @ 2.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900K
16C 24T @ 5.00 GHz |
Intel Xeon E5-2660 v4
14C 28T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900K
16C 24T @ 5.20 GHz |
Intel Xeon E5-2660 v4
14C 28T @ 2.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900K
16C 24T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Xeon E5-2660 v4
2.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900K
27,472 CB R23 MC @ 240 W |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Xeon E5-2660 v4 | Intel Core i9-12900K |
Unknown | Unknown |