Intel Core i7-6800K vs Intel Xeon E5-2670
Comparative analysis of Intel Core i7-6800K and Intel Xeon E5-2670 processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Graphics, Compatibility, Peripherals, Security & Reliability, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark, Geekbench 4 - Single Core, Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core, 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score, CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s).
Differences
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i7-6800K
- CPU is newer: launch date 4 year(s) 2 month(s) later
- Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
- Around 9% higher clock speed: 3.60 GHz vs 3.30 GHz
- A newer manufacturing process allows for a more powerful, yet cooler running processor: 14 nm vs 32 nm
- Around 52% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 2261 vs 1489
- Around 52% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Single Core: 918 vs 602
- Around 17% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core: 5410 vs 4635
- Around 7% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s): 7.629 vs 7.119
- Around 11% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s): 0.985 vs 0.885
- Around 5% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s): 3.774 vs 3.609
- Around 19% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s): 10.121 vs 8.475
| Specifications (specs) | |
| Launch date | May 2016 vs March 2012 |
| Unlocked | Unlocked vs Locked |
| Maximum frequency | 3.60 GHz vs 3.30 GHz |
| Manufacturing process technology | 14 nm vs 32 nm |
| Benchmarks | |
| PassMark - Single thread mark | 2261 vs 1489 |
| Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 918 vs 602 |
| Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 5410 vs 4635 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 7.629 vs 7.119 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 89.35 vs 88.939 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 0.985 vs 0.885 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) | 3.774 vs 3.609 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 10.121 vs 8.475 |
Reasons to consider the Intel Xeon E5-2670
- 2 more cores, run more applications at once: 8 vs 6
- 4 more threads: 16 vs 12
- 2.7x more L1 cache, more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
- Around 33% more L2 cache; more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
- Around 33% more L3 cache; more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
- 3x more maximum memory size: 384 GB vs 128 GB
- Around 22% lower typical power consumption: 115 Watt vs 140 Watt
- Around 44% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 15492 vs 10734
| Specifications (specs) | |
| Number of cores | 8 vs 6 |
| Number of threads | 16 vs 12 |
| L1 cache | 64 KB (per core) vs 32 KB (per core) |
| L2 cache | 256 KB (per core) vs 256 KB (per core) |
| L3 cache | 20480 KB (shared) vs 15360 KB (shared) |
| Maximum memory size | 384 GB vs 128 GB |
| Max number of CPUs in a configuration | 2 vs 1 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 115 Watt vs 140 Watt |
| Benchmarks | |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 15492 vs 10734 |
Compare benchmarks
CPU 1: Intel Core i7-6800K
CPU 2: Intel Xeon E5-2670
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| Name | Intel Core i7-6800K | Intel Xeon E5-2670 |
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| PassMark - Single thread mark | 2261 | 1489 |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 10734 | 15492 |
| Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 918 | 602 |
| Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 5410 | 4635 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 3686 | 0 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 7.629 | 7.119 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 89.35 | 88.939 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 0.985 | 0.885 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) | 3.774 | 3.609 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 10.121 | 8.475 |
Compare specifications (specs)
| Intel Core i7-6800K | Intel Xeon E5-2670 | |
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Essentials |
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| Architecture codename | Broadwell E | Sandy Bridge EP |
| Launch date | May 2016 | March 2012 |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $345 | $145 |
| Place in performance rating | 1791 | 2226 |
| Price now | $419.99 | $96.48 |
| Processor Number | i7-6800K | E5-2670 |
| Series | Intel® Core™ X-series Processors | Intel® Xeon® Processor E5 Family |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
| Value for money (0-100) | 9.53 | 37.05 |
| Vertical segment | Desktop | Server |
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| 64 bit support | ||
| Base frequency | 3.40 GHz | 2.60 GHz |
| L1 cache | 32 KB (per core) | 64 KB (per core) |
| L2 cache | 256 KB (per core) | 256 KB (per core) |
| L3 cache | 15360 KB (shared) | 20480 KB (shared) |
| Manufacturing process technology | 14 nm | 32 nm |
| Maximum case temperature (TCase) | 72 °C | |
| Maximum frequency | 3.60 GHz | 3.30 GHz |
| Number of cores | 6 | 8 |
| Number of threads | 12 | 16 |
| Unlocked | ||
| Bus Speed | 8 GT/s QPI | |
| Die size | 435 mm | |
| Maximum core temperature | 80.0°C | |
| Number of QPI Links | 2 | |
| Transistor count | 2270 million | |
| VID voltage range | 0.60V-1.35V | |
Memory |
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| Max memory channels | 4 | 4 |
| Maximum memory size | 128 GB | 384 GB |
| Supported memory types | DDR4 2400/2133 | DDR3 800/1066/1333/1600 |
| ECC memory support | ||
| Maximum memory bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s | |
Graphics |
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| Processor graphics | None | |
Compatibility |
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| Low Halogen Options Available | ||
| Max number of CPUs in a configuration | 1 | 2 |
| Sockets supported | FCLGA2011-3 | FCLGA2011 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 140 Watt | 115 Watt |
| Package Size | 52.5mm x 45.0mm | |
Peripherals |
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| Max number of PCIe lanes | 28 | 40 |
| PCI Express revision | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Scalability | 1S Only | 2S Only |
Security & Reliability |
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| Execute Disable Bit (EDB) | ||
| Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT) | ||
| Intel® Identity Protection technology | ||
Advanced Technologies |
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| Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology | ||
| Idle States | ||
| Intel 64 | ||
| Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX) | ||
| Intel® AES New Instructions | ||
| Intel® Hyper-Threading technology | ||
| Intel® Smart Response technology | ||
| Intel® Turbo Boost technology | ||
| Intel® vPro™ Platform Eligibility | ||
| Turbo Boost Max 3.0 | ||
| Instruction set extensions | Intel® AVX | |
| Intel® Demand Based Switching | ||
| Intel® Flex Memory Access | ||
| Thermal Monitoring | ||
Virtualization |
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| Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | ||
| Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) | ||
| Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) | ||
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