Intel Xeon E7-4870 v2

Intel Xeon E7-4870 v2
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The Intel Xeon E7-4870 v2 is a processor specifically designed for demanding enterprise environments. It is based on the Ivy Bridge EX architecture. This CPU proved to be extremely powerful for critical server applications. With 15 cores and 30 threads, it offered considerable computing power for complex workloads.

Manufactured using the 22nm process, this processor was characterized by high stability and reliability. A particularly positive feature was the generous Level 3 cache of 30 MB. This enabled fast data access and noticeably influenced overall performance. The combination of memory capacities and a maximum memory bandwidth of 51 GB/s made it a robust choice.

It was well-suited for data-intensive tasks. The Intel Xeon E7-4870 v2 was designed to function reliably over long periods of time. We could always rely on its capabilities. This was especially true when managing large amounts of data or supporting many virtual machines. It was a solid foundation for high-performance server infrastructures.

Even today, it still has its place in certain niches.
  • High core and thread count (15 cores, 30 threads)
  • Generous Level 3 Cache (30 MB)
  • Designed for demanding server environments
  • High stability and reliability

Performance Overview
Average performance across multiple benchmarks

Single-core performance
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At a glance

PropertyValue
FamilyIntel Xeon E7 (20)
CPU groupIntel Xeon E7 v2 (20)
ArchitectureIvy Bridge EX
Technology22 nm
SegmentDesktop
SocketLGA 2011
Generation4
Predecessor
Successor

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

PropertyValue
CPU Cores / Threads15 / 30
Hyperthreading / SMT
Core architecturenormal
Cores: 15x
Frequency: 2.30 GHz
Turbo Frequency (1 Core): 2.90 GHz
Turbo Frequency (15 Cores): 2.90 GHz
L2-Cache
L3-Cache30.00 MB
OverclockingNo

Memory & PCIe

Memory typeMemory bandwidth
DDR3-1600
51.2 GB/s
PropertyValue
Max. Memory1536 GB
Memory channels4
ECC
PCIe
PCIe Bandwidth

Thermal Management

PropertyValue
TDP130 W
TDP (PL2)
TDP up
TDP down
T. junction max.

Technical details

PropertyValue
Chip designMonolithic
AES-NI
Operating systemsWindows 10, Linux
Instruction setx86-64 (64 bit)
ISA extensionsSSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
Release dateQ1/2014
Release price3200 $
DocumentsTechnical data sheet
Intel Xeon E7-4870 v2
Intel Xeon E7-4870 v2
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