Intel Xeon E5-2680 v3 vs Intel Core i7-6900K
Comparative analysis of Intel Xeon E5-2680 v3 and Intel Core i7-6900K processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Compatibility, Peripherals, Security & Reliability, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization, Graphics. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark, Geekbench 4 - Single Core, Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core, 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), 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score.
Differences
Reasons to consider the Intel Xeon E5-2680 v3
- 4 more cores, run more applications at once: 12 vs 8
- 8 more threads: 24 vs 16
- 6x more maximum memory size: 768 GB vs 128 GB
- Around 17% lower typical power consumption: 120 Watt vs 140 Watt
- Around 68% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 24280 vs 14431
| Specifications (specs) | |
| Number of cores | 12 vs 8 |
| Number of threads | 24 vs 16 |
| Maximum memory size | 768 GB vs 128 GB |
| Max number of CPUs in a configuration | 2 vs 1 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 120 Watt vs 140 Watt |
| Benchmarks | |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 24280 vs 14431 |
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i7-6900K
- Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
- Around 12% higher clock speed: 3.70 GHz vs 3.30 GHz
- A newer manufacturing process allows for a more powerful, yet cooler running processor: 14 nm vs 22 nm
- Around 31% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 2321 vs 1770
- Around 41% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Single Core: 1005 vs 713
- Around 14% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s): 10.395 vs 9.094
- 2.3x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s): 179.127 vs 78.362
- Around 17% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s): 1.3 vs 1.114
- Around 20% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s): 5.194 vs 4.329
- Around 13% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s): 13.602 vs 12.027
| Specifications (specs) | |
| Unlocked | Unlocked vs Locked |
| Maximum frequency | 3.70 GHz vs 3.30 GHz |
| Manufacturing process technology | 14 nm vs 22 nm |
| Benchmarks | |
| PassMark - Single thread mark | 2321 vs 1770 |
| Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 1005 vs 713 |
| Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 7893 vs 7890 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 10.395 vs 9.094 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 179.127 vs 78.362 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 1.3 vs 1.114 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) | 5.194 vs 4.329 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 13.602 vs 12.027 |
Compare benchmarks
CPU 1: Intel Xeon E5-2680 v3
CPU 2: Intel Core i7-6900K
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| Name | Intel Xeon E5-2680 v3 | Intel Core i7-6900K |
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| PassMark - Single thread mark | 1770 | 2321 |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 24280 | 14431 |
| Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 713 | 1005 |
| Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 7890 | 7893 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 9.094 | 10.395 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 78.362 | 179.127 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 1.114 | 1.3 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) | 4.329 | 5.194 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 12.027 | 13.602 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 8778 |
Compare specifications (specs)
| Intel Xeon E5-2680 v3 | Intel Core i7-6900K | |
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Essentials |
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| Architecture codename | Haswell | Broadwell E |
| Launch date | Q3'14 | May 2016 |
| Place in performance rating | 1739 | 1325 |
| Processor Number | E5-2680V3 | i7-6900K |
| Series | Intel® Xeon® Processor E5 v3 Family | Intel® Core™ X-series Processors |
| Status | Launched | Discontinued |
| Vertical segment | Server | Desktop |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $1,020 | |
| Price now | $1,198.99 | |
| Value for money (0-100) | 4.35 | |
Performance |
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| 64 bit support | ||
| Base frequency | 2.50 GHz | 3.20 GHz |
| Bus Speed | 9.6 GT/s QPI | |
| Manufacturing process technology | 22 nm | 14 nm |
| Maximum core temperature | 84.5°C | |
| Maximum frequency | 3.30 GHz | 3.70 GHz |
| Number of cores | 12 | 8 |
| Number of QPI Links | 2 | |
| Number of threads | 24 | 16 |
| VID voltage range | 0.65V–1.30V | |
| L1 cache | 32 KB (per core) | |
| L2 cache | 256 KB (per core) | |
| L3 cache | 20480 KB (shared) | |
| Maximum case temperature (TCase) | 72 °C | |
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Memory |
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| Max memory channels | 4 | 4 |
| Maximum memory bandwidth | 68 GB/s | |
| Maximum memory size | 768 GB | 128 GB |
| Supported memory types | DDR4 1600/1866/2133 | DDR4 2400/2133 |
Compatibility |
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| Low Halogen Options Available | ||
| Max number of CPUs in a configuration | 2 | 1 |
| Package Size | 52.5mm x 45mm | |
| Sockets supported | FCLGA2011-3 | FCLGA2011-3 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 120 Watt | 140 Watt |
Peripherals |
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| Max number of PCIe lanes | 40 | 40 |
| PCI Express revision | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| PCIe configurations | x4, x8, x16 | |
| Scalability | 2S | 1S Only |
Security & Reliability |
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| Execute Disable Bit (EDB) | ||
| Intel® Identity Protection technology | ||
| Intel® OS Guard | ||
| Intel® Secure Key technology | ||
| Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT) | ||
Advanced Technologies |
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| Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology | ||
| Idle States | ||
| Instruction set extensions | Intel® AVX2 | |
| Intel 64 | ||
| Intel® AES New Instructions | ||
| Intel® Demand Based Switching | ||
| Intel® Flex Memory Access | ||
| Intel® Hyper-Threading technology | ||
| Intel® TSX-NI | ||
| Intel® Turbo Boost technology | ||
| Intel® vPro™ Platform Eligibility | ||
| Physical Address Extensions (PAE) | 46-bit | |
| Thermal Monitoring | ||
| Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX) | ||
| Intel® Smart Response technology | ||
| Turbo Boost Max 3.0 | ||
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) | ||
Graphics |
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| Processor graphics | None | |
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