Intel Xeon E5-2696 v4 vs Intel Core i7-4790K
Comparative analysis of Intel Xeon E5-2696 v4 and Intel Core i7-4790K processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Compatibility, Peripherals, Security & Reliability, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization, Graphics, Graphics interfaces, Graphics image quality, Graphics API support. Benchmark processor performance analysis: 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), PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark, Geekbench 4 - Single Core, Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core, 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score, CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s), GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps), GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps), GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps).
Differences
Reasons to consider the Intel Xeon E5-2696 v4
- CPU is newer: launch date 3 year(s) 0 month(s) later
- 18 more cores, run more applications at once: 22 vs 4
- 36 more threads: 44 vs 8
- A newer manufacturing process allows for a more powerful, yet cooler running processor: 14 nm vs 22 nm
- 5.5x more L1 cache, more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
- 5.5x more L2 cache, more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
- 6.9x more L3 cache, more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
- 48x more maximum memory size: 1536 GB vs 32 GB
- 7.6x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s): 45.233 vs 5.95
- 2.4x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s): 238.37 vs 100.106
- 3.6x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s): 2.53 vs 0.695
| Specifications (specs) | |
| Launch date | 20 June 2016 vs 1 June 2013 |
| Number of cores | 22 vs 4 |
| Number of threads | 44 vs 8 |
| Manufacturing process technology | 14 nm vs 22 nm |
| L1 cache | 1408 KB vs 256 KB |
| L2 cache | 5.5 MB vs 1 MB |
| L3 cache | 55 MB vs 8 MB |
| Maximum memory size | 1536 GB vs 32 GB |
| Max number of CPUs in a configuration | 2 vs 1 |
| Benchmarks | |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 45.233 vs 5.95 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 238.37 vs 100.106 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 2.53 vs 0.695 |
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i7-4790K
- Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
- Around 19% higher clock speed: 4.40 GHz vs 3.7 GHz
- Around 70% lower typical power consumption: 88 Watt vs 150 Watt
| Unlocked | Unlocked vs Locked |
| Maximum frequency | 4.40 GHz vs 3.7 GHz |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 88 Watt vs 150 Watt |
Compare benchmarks
CPU 1: Intel Xeon E5-2696 v4
CPU 2: Intel Core i7-4790K
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) |
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| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) |
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| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) |
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| Name | Intel Xeon E5-2696 v4 | Intel Core i7-4790K |
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| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 45.233 | 5.95 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 238.37 | 100.106 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 2.53 | 0.695 |
| PassMark - Single thread mark | 2466 | |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 8069 | |
| Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 1070 | |
| Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 3995 | |
| 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 2818 | |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) | 2.814 | |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 7.147 | |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames) | 1279 | |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames) | 2489 | |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) | 3454 | |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps) | 1279 | |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps) | 2489 | |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) | 3454 |
Compare specifications (specs)
| Intel Xeon E5-2696 v4 | Intel Core i7-4790K | |
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Essentials |
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| Architecture codename | Broadwell EP | Devil's Canyon |
| Family | Xeon E5 | |
| Launch date | 20 June 2016 | 1 June 2013 |
| Place in performance rating | 272 | 1529 |
| Processor Number | E5-2696 v4 | i7-4790K |
| Series | E5-2000 | 4th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 Processors |
| Vertical segment | Server | Desktop |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $339 | |
| Price now | $306.99 | |
| Status | Discontinued | |
| Value for money (0-100) | 10.73 | |
Performance |
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| 64 bit support | ||
| Base frequency | 2.2 GHz | 4.00 GHz |
| Bus Speed | 9.6 GT/s QPI 4800 MHz | 5 GT/s DMI2 |
| L1 cache | 1408 KB | 256 KB |
| L2 cache | 5.5 MB | 1 MB |
| L3 cache | 55 MB | 8 MB |
| Manufacturing process technology | 14 nm | 22 nm |
| Maximum frequency | 3.7 GHz | 4.40 GHz |
| Number of cores | 22 | 4 |
| Number of threads | 44 | 8 |
| Operating Temperature Range | -25 °C - 125 °C | |
| Transistor count | 7.2 billion | 1400 Million |
| Unlocked | ||
| Die size | 177 mm | |
| Maximum case temperature (TCase) | 72 °C | |
| Maximum core temperature | 74.04°C | |
Memory |
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| ECC memory support | ||
| Max memory channels | 4 | 2 |
| Maximum memory bandwidth | 71.53 GB/s | 25.6 GB/s |
| Maximum memory size | 1536 GB | 32 GB |
| Supported memory types | DDR4-2400 | DDR3-1333/1600, DDR3L-1333/1600 @ 1.5V |
Compatibility |
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| Max number of CPUs in a configuration | 2 | 1 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 150 Watt | 88 Watt |
| Low Halogen Options Available | ||
| Package Size | 37.5mm x 37.5mm | |
| Sockets supported | FCLGA1150 | |
| Thermal Solution | PCG 2013D | |
Peripherals |
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| Max number of PCIe lanes | 40 | 16 |
| Number of USB ports | 3.0 | |
| PCIe configurations | 1x4, 1x16 | Up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4 |
| PCI Express revision | 3.0 | |
| Scalability | 1S Only | |
Security & Reliability |
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| Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT) | ||
| Anti-Theft technology | ||
| Execute Disable Bit (EDB) | ||
| Intel® Identity Protection technology | ||
| Intel® OS Guard | ||
| Intel® Secure Key technology | ||
Advanced Technologies |
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| Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology | ||
| Fused Multiply-Add 3 (FMA3) | ||
| Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX) | ||
| Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions 2 (AVX2) | ||
| Intel® AES New Instructions | ||
| Intel® Hyper-Threading technology | ||
| Intel® TSX-NI | ||
| Intel® Turbo Boost technology | ||
| Intel® vPro™ Platform Eligibility | ||
| Flexible Display interface (FDI) | ||
| Idle States | ||
| Instruction set extensions | Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2 | |
| Intel 64 | ||
| Intel® My WiFi technology | ||
| Intel® Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) | ||
| Thermal Monitoring | ||
Virtualization |
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| Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) | ||
| AMD Virtualization (AMD-V™) | ||
| Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | ||
| Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) | ||
Graphics |
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| Device ID | 0x412 | |
| Execution Units | 20 | |
| Graphics base frequency | 350 MHz | |
| Graphics max dynamic frequency | 1.25 GHz | |
| Graphics max frequency | 1.25 GHz | |
| Intel® Clear Video HD technology | ||
| Intel® Flexible Display Interface (Intel® FDI) | ||
| Intel® InTru™ 3D technology | ||
| Intel® Quick Sync Video | ||
| Max video memory | 2 GB | |
| Processor graphics | Intel® HD Graphics 4600 | |
Graphics interfaces |
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| DisplayPort | ||
| DVI | ||
| eDP | ||
| HDMI | ||
| Number of displays supported | 3 | |
| VGA | ||
| Wireless Display (WiDi) support | ||
Graphics image quality |
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| Max resolution over DisplayPort | 3840x2160@60Hz | |
| Max resolution over eDP | 3840x2160@60Hz | |
| Max resolution over HDMI 1.4 | 3840x2160@24Hz | |
| Max resolution over VGA | 1920x1200@60Hz | |
Graphics API support |
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| DirectX | 11.2/12 | |
| OpenGL | 4.3 | |
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