Intel Xeon E5-2678 v3 | Intel Core i5-4460 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Xeon E5-2678 v3 and the Intel Core i5-4460 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Intel Xeon E5-2678 v3 12 core processor released in Q3/2014 with the Intel Core i5-4460 which has 4 CPU cores and was introduced in Q2/2014. |
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Intel Xeon E5 (71) | Family | Intel Core i5 (331) |
Intel Xeon E5 v3 (32) | CPU group | Intel Core i 4000 (64) |
5 | Generation | 4 |
Haswell E | Architecture | Haswell S |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Xeon E5-2678 v3 is a 12 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.50 GHz (3.30 GHz). The processor can compute 24 threads at the same time. The Intel Core i5-4460 clocks with 3.20 GHz (3.40 GHz), has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Xeon E5-2678 v3 | Characteristic | Intel Core i5-4460 |
12 | Cores | 4 |
24 | Threads | 4 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.50 GHz | Frequency | 3.20 GHz |
3.30 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 3.40 GHz |
2.90 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 3.30 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 HD Graphics 4600 |
GPU frequency | 0.35 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 1.10 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | 7.5 |
Technology | 22 nm | |
Max. displays | 3 | |
-- | Compute units | 20 |
-- | Shader | 160 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 2 GB |
-- | DirectX Version | 11.1 |
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 HD Graphics 4600 |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
No | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | No |
No | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
No | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 768 GB of memory in a maximum of 4 memory channels is supported by the Intel Xeon E5-2678 v3, while the Intel Core i5-4460 supports a maximum of 32 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s enabled. |
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Intel Xeon E5-2678 v3 | Characteristic | Intel Core i5-4460 |
DDR4-2133, DDR3-2133 | Memory | DDR3-1600 |
768 GB | Max. Memory | 32 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
68.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 25.6 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
3.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
30.00 MB | L3 Cache | 6.00 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 E5-2678 v3 has a TDP of 120 W. The TDP of the Intel Core i5-4460 is 84 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Intel Xeon E5-2678 v3 | Characteristic | Intel Core i5-4460 |
120 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 84 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
85 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Xeon E5-2678 v3 has 33.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 22 nm. The cache of Intel Core i5-4460 is at 6.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 22 nm. |
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Intel Xeon E5-2678 v3 | Characteristic | Intel Core i5-4460 |
22 nm | Technology | 22 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 1150 |
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 | Q2/2014 |
-- | Release price | 187 $ |
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Intel Xeon E5-2678 v3
12C 24T @ 3.30 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-4460
4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
Intel Xeon E5-2678 v3
12C 24T @ 2.90 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-4460
4C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
Intel Xeon E5-2678 v3
12C 24T @ 3.30 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-4460
4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
Intel Xeon E5-2678 v3
12C 24T @ 2.90 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-4460
4C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
Intel Xeon E5-2678 v3
12C 24T @ 2.90 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-4460
4C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
Intel Xeon E5-2678 v3
12C 24T @ 3.30 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-4460
4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
Intel Xeon E5-2678 v3
12C 24T @ 2.90 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-4460
4C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
Intel Xeon E5-2678 v3
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-4460
Intel HD Graphics 4600 @ 1.10 GHz |
Intel Xeon E5-2678 v3
12C 24T @ 3.30 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-4460
4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
Intel Xeon E5-2678 v3
12C 24T @ 2.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-4460
4C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Xeon E5-2678 v3
12C 24T @ 3.30 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-4460
4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
Intel Xeon E5-2678 v3
12C 24T @ 2.90 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-4460
4C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Xeon E5-2678 v3 | Intel Core i5-4460 |
Unknown | Unknown |