AMD Opteron X2 870 HE vs Intel Xeon MP 7020 Dual-Core
Comparative analysis of AMD Opteron X2 870 HE and Intel Xeon MP 7020 Dual-Core processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Compatibility, Security & Reliability, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization.
Differences
Reasons to consider the AMD Opteron X2 870 HE
- 8x more L1 cache, more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
- 3x lower typical power consumption: 55 Watt vs 165 Watt
| L1 cache | 128 KB vs 16 KB |
| Max number of CPUs in a configuration | 8 vs 2 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 55 Watt vs 165 Watt |
Reasons to consider the Intel Xeon MP 7020 Dual-Core
- Around 34% higher clock speed: 2.67 GHz vs 2 GHz
| Maximum frequency | 2.67 GHz vs 2 GHz |
Compare specifications (specs)
| AMD Opteron X2 870 HE | Intel Xeon MP 7020 Dual-Core | |
|---|---|---|
Essentials |
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| Architecture codename | Egypt | Paxville |
| Launch date | December 2005 | December 2005 |
| Place in performance rating | not rated | not rated |
| Vertical segment | Server | Server |
| Processor Number | 7020 | |
| Series | Legacy Intel® Xeon® Processors | |
| Status | Discontinued | |
Performance |
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| 64 bit support | ||
| L1 cache | 128 KB | 16 KB |
| L2 cache | 1024 KB | 1024 KB |
| Manufacturing process technology | 90 nm | 90 nm |
| Maximum frequency | 2 GHz | 2.67 GHz |
| Number of cores | 2 | 2 |
| Transistor count | 233 million | 230 million |
| Base frequency | 2.66 GHz | |
| Bus Speed | 667 MHz FSB | |
| Die size | 206 mm2 | |
| Maximum core temperature | 76°C | |
| VID voltage range | 1.2625V-1.4125V | |
Compatibility |
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| Max number of CPUs in a configuration | 8 | 2 |
| Sockets supported | 940 | PPGA604 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 55 Watt | 165 Watt |
| Low Halogen Options Available | ||
| Package Size | 53.3mm x 53.3mm | |
Security & Reliability |
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| Execute Disable Bit (EDB) | ||
| Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT) | ||
Advanced Technologies |
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| Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology | ||
| FSB parity | ||
| Idle States | ||
| Intel 64 | ||
| Intel® Demand Based Switching | ||
| Intel® Hyper-Threading technology | ||
| Intel® Turbo Boost technology | ||
| Physical Address Extensions (PAE) | 32-bit | |
Virtualization |
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| Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | ||
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