Intel Xeon E7-8880 v2 vs Intel Xeon E3-1270 v6
Comparative analysis of Intel Xeon E7-8880 v2 and Intel Xeon E3-1270 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. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark, Geekbench 4 - Single Core, Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core.
Differences
Reasons to consider the Intel Xeon E7-8880 v2
- 11 more cores, run more applications at once: 15 vs 4
- 22 more threads: 30 vs 8
- 24x more maximum memory size: 1.5 TB vs 64 GB
- 2.9x better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 25966 vs 8931
Specifications (specs) | |
Number of cores | 15 vs 4 |
Number of threads | 30 vs 8 |
Maximum memory size | 1.5 TB vs 64 GB |
Max number of CPUs in a configuration | 8 vs 1 |
Benchmarks | |
PassMark - CPU mark | 25966 vs 8931 |
Reasons to consider the Intel Xeon E3-1270 v6
- Around 35% higher clock speed: 4.20 GHz vs 3.10 GHz
- A newer manufacturing process allows for a more powerful, yet cooler running processor: 14 nm vs 22 nm
- Around 81% lower typical power consumption: 72 Watt vs 130 Watt
- Around 87% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 2458 vs 1316
Specifications (specs) | |
Maximum frequency | 4.20 GHz vs 3.10 GHz |
Manufacturing process technology | 14 nm vs 22 nm |
Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 72 Watt vs 130 Watt |
Benchmarks | |
PassMark - Single thread mark | 2458 vs 1316 |
Compare benchmarks
CPU 1: Intel Xeon E7-8880 v2
CPU 2: Intel Xeon E3-1270 v6
PassMark - Single thread mark |
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PassMark - CPU mark |
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Name | Intel Xeon E7-8880 v2 | Intel Xeon E3-1270 v6 |
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PassMark - Single thread mark | 1316 | 2458 |
PassMark - CPU mark | 25966 | 8931 |
Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 1042 | |
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 4150 |
Compare specifications (specs)
Intel Xeon E7-8880 v2 | Intel Xeon E3-1270 v6 | |
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Essentials |
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Architecture codename | Ivy Bridge | Kaby Lake |
Launch date | Q1'14 | Q1'17 |
Place in performance rating | 1279 | 1280 |
Processor Number | E7-8880V2 | E3-1270V6 |
Series | Intel® Xeon® Processor E7 v2 Family | Intel® Xeon® Processor E3 v6 Family |
Status | Launched | Launched |
Vertical segment | Server | Server |
Performance |
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64 bit support | ||
Base frequency | 2.50 GHz | 3.80 GHz |
Bus Speed | 8 GT/s QPI | 8 GT/s DMI3 |
Manufacturing process technology | 22 nm | 14 nm |
Maximum core temperature | 73°C | |
Maximum frequency | 3.10 GHz | 4.20 GHz |
Number of cores | 15 | 4 |
Number of QPI Links | 3 | |
Number of threads | 30 | 8 |
VID voltage range | 0.55V-1.52V | |
Memory |
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Max memory channels | 4 | 2 |
Maximum memory bandwidth | 85 GB/s | 37.5 GB/s |
Maximum memory size | 1.5 TB | 64 GB |
Supported memory types | DDR3 1066/1333/1600 | DDR4-2400, DDR3L-1866 |
Compatibility |
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Low Halogen Options Available | ||
Max number of CPUs in a configuration | 8 | 1 |
Package Size | 52mm x 45mm | 37.5mm x 37.5mm |
Sockets supported | FCLGA2011 | FCLGA1151 |
Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 130 Watt | 72 Watt |
Peripherals |
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Max number of PCIe lanes | 32 | 16 |
PCI Express revision | 3.0 | 3.0 |
PCIe configurations | x4, x8, x16 | 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4 |
Scalability | S8S | 1S Only |
Security & Reliability |
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Execute Disable Bit (EDB) | ||
Intel® OS Guard | ||
Intel® Secure Key technology | ||
Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT) | ||
Intel® Memory Protection Extensions (Intel® MPX) | ||
Intel® Software Guard Extensions (Intel® SGX) | ||
Secure Boot | ||
Advanced Technologies |
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Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology | ||
Idle States | ||
Instruction set extensions | Intel® AVX | Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2 |
Intel 64 | ||
Intel® AES New Instructions | ||
Intel® Hyper-Threading technology | ||
Intel® Instruction Replay Technology | ||
Intel® TSX-NI | ||
Intel® Turbo Boost technology | ||
Physical Address Extensions (PAE) | 46-bit | |
Thermal Monitoring | ||
Intel® Optane™ Memory Supported | ||
Intel® vPro™ Platform Eligibility | ||
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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Intel® Clear Video HD technology | ||
Intel® Clear Video technology | ||
Intel® InTru™ 3D technology | ||
Intel® Quick Sync Video | ||
Graphics interfaces |
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Number of displays supported | 0 | |
Graphics image quality |
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4K resolution support |