Intel Xeon E5-2696 v4 vs Intel Xeon E3-1285 v6
Comparative analysis of Intel Xeon E5-2696 v4 and Intel Xeon E3-1285 v6 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.
Differences
Reasons to consider the Intel Xeon E5-2696 v4
- 18 more cores, run more applications at once: 22 vs 4
- 36 more threads: 44 vs 8
- 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
- 24x more maximum memory size: 1536 GB vs 64 GB
Number of cores | 22 vs 4 |
Number of threads | 44 vs 8 |
L1 cache | 1408 KB vs 64 KB (per core) |
L2 cache | 5.5 MB vs 256 KB (per core) |
L3 cache | 55 MB vs 8192 KB (shared) |
Maximum memory size | 1536 GB vs 64 GB |
Max number of CPUs in a configuration | 2 vs 1 |
Reasons to consider the Intel Xeon E3-1285 v6
- CPU is newer: launch date 1 year(s) 1 month(s) later
- Around 22% higher clock speed: 4.50 GHz vs 3.7 GHz
- Around 90% lower typical power consumption: 79 Watt vs 150 Watt
Launch date | August 2017 vs 20 June 2016 |
Maximum frequency | 4.50 GHz vs 3.7 GHz |
Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 79 Watt vs 150 Watt |
Compare benchmarks
CPU 1: Intel Xeon E5-2696 v4
CPU 2: Intel Xeon E3-1285 v6
Name | Intel Xeon E5-2696 v4 | Intel Xeon E3-1285 v6 |
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CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 45.233 | |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 238.37 | |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 2.53 | |
PassMark - Single thread mark | 2579 | |
PassMark - CPU mark | 8536 | |
Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 5311 | |
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 18224 |
Compare specifications (specs)
Intel Xeon E5-2696 v4 | Intel Xeon E3-1285 v6 | |
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Essentials |
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Architecture codename | Broadwell EP | Kaby Lake |
Family | Xeon E5 | |
Launch date | 20 June 2016 | August 2017 |
Place in performance rating | 273 | 119 |
Processor Number | E5-2696 v4 | E3-1285V6 |
Series | E5-2000 | Intel® Xeon® Processor E3 v6 Family |
Vertical segment | Server | Server |
Price now | $450 | |
Status | Launched | |
Value for money (0-100) | 7.82 | |
Performance |
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64 bit support | ||
Base frequency | 2.2 GHz | 4.10 GHz |
Bus Speed | 9.6 GT/s QPI 4800 MHz | 8 GT/s DMI3 |
L1 cache | 1408 KB | 64 KB (per core) |
L2 cache | 5.5 MB | 256 KB (per core) |
L3 cache | 55 MB | 8192 KB (shared) |
Manufacturing process technology | 14 nm | 14 nm |
Maximum frequency | 3.7 GHz | 4.50 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 | 160 mm | |
VID voltage range | 0.55V-1.52V | |
Memory |
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ECC memory support | ||
Max memory channels | 4 | 2 |
Maximum memory bandwidth | 71.53 GB/s | 37.5 GB/s |
Maximum memory size | 1536 GB | 64 GB |
Supported memory types | DDR4-2400 | DDR4-2400, DDR3L-1866 |
Compatibility |
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Max number of CPUs in a configuration | 2 | 1 |
Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 150 Watt | 79 Watt |
Low Halogen Options Available | ||
Package Size | 37.5mm x 37.5mm | |
Sockets supported | FCLGA1151 | |
Peripherals |
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Max number of PCIe lanes | 40 | 16 |
Number of USB ports | 3.0 | |
PCIe configurations | 1x4, 1x16 | 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4 |
PCI Express revision | 3.0 | |
Scalability | 1S Only | |
Security & Reliability |
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Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT) | ||
Execute Disable Bit (EDB) | ||
Intel® Memory Protection Extensions (Intel® MPX) | ||
Intel® OS Guard | ||
Intel® Secure Key technology | ||
Intel® Software Guard Extensions (Intel® SGX) | ||
Secure Boot | ||
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 | ||
Idle States | ||
Instruction set extensions | Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2 | |
Intel 64 | ||
Intel® Optane™ Memory Supported | ||
Thermal Monitoring | ||
Virtualization |
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Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) | ||
Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | ||
Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) | ||
Graphics |
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Device ID | 0x191D | |
Graphics base frequency | 350 MHz | |
Graphics max dynamic frequency | 1.15 GHz | |
Intel® Clear Video HD technology | ||
Intel® Clear Video technology | ||
Intel® InTru™ 3D technology | ||
Intel® Quick Sync Video | ||
Max video memory | 64 GB | |
Processor graphics | Intel® HD Graphics P630 | |
Graphics interfaces |
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DisplayPort | ||
DVI | ||
eDP | ||
HDMI | ||
Number of displays supported | 3 | |
Graphics image quality |
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4K resolution support | ||
Max resolution over DisplayPort | 4096x2304@60Hz | |
Max resolution over eDP | 4096x2304@60Hz | |
Max resolution over HDMI 1.4 | 4096x2160@24Hz | |
Graphics API support |
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DirectX | 12 | |
OpenGL | 4.4 |