Intel Xeon X7550 vs Intel Xeon E3-1240 v2
Comparative analysis of Intel Xeon X7550 and Intel Xeon E3-1240 v2 processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Compatibility, Security & Reliability, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization, Peripherals. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark, Geekbench 4 - Single Core, Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core, 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score.
Differences
Reasons to consider the Intel Xeon X7550
- 4 more cores, run more applications at once: 8 vs 4
- 8 more threads: 16 vs 8
- Around 24% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 7873 vs 6361
Specifications (specs) | |
Number of cores | 8 vs 4 |
Number of threads | 16 vs 8 |
Benchmarks | |
PassMark - CPU mark | 7873 vs 6361 |
Reasons to consider the Intel Xeon E3-1240 v2
- Around 58% higher clock speed: 3.80 GHz vs 2.40 GHz
- A newer manufacturing process allows for a more powerful, yet cooler running processor: 22 nm vs 45 nm
- 466033.8x more L3 cache, more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
- Around 88% lower typical power consumption: 69 Watt vs 130 Watt
- Around 91% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 2035 vs 1067
Specifications (specs) | |
Maximum frequency | 3.80 GHz vs 2.40 GHz |
Manufacturing process technology | 22 nm vs 45 nm |
L3 cache | 8192 KB (shared) vs 18 MB L3 Cache |
Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 69 Watt vs 130 Watt |
Benchmarks | |
PassMark - Single thread mark | 2035 vs 1067 |
Compare benchmarks
CPU 1: Intel Xeon X7550
CPU 2: Intel Xeon E3-1240 v2
PassMark - Single thread mark |
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PassMark - CPU mark |
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Name | Intel Xeon X7550 | Intel Xeon E3-1240 v2 |
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PassMark - Single thread mark | 1067 | 2035 |
PassMark - CPU mark | 7873 | 6361 |
Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 746 | |
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 2913 | |
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 0 |
Compare specifications (specs)
Intel Xeon X7550 | Intel Xeon E3-1240 v2 | |
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Essentials |
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Architecture codename | Nehalem EX | Ivy Bridge |
Launch date | Q1'10 | May 2012 |
Place in performance rating | 1974 | 1971 |
Processor Number | X7550 | E3-1240V2 |
Series | Legacy Intel Xeon Processors | Intel® Xeon® Processor E3 v2 Family |
Vertical segment | Server | Server |
Launch price (MSRP) | $304 | |
Price now | $539.95 | |
Status | Discontinued | |
Value for money (0-100) | 4.98 | |
Performance |
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Base frequency | 2.00 GHz | 3.40 GHz |
Bus Speed | 6.4 GT/s | 5 GT/s DMI |
L3 cache | 18 MB L3 Cache | 8192 KB (shared) |
Manufacturing process technology | 45 nm | 22 nm |
Maximum core temperature | 69°C | |
Maximum frequency | 2.40 GHz | 3.80 GHz |
Number of cores | 8 | 4 |
Number of threads | 16 | 8 |
64 bit support | ||
Die size | 160 mm | |
L1 cache | 64 KB (per core) | |
L2 cache | 256 KB (per core) | |
Transistor count | 1400 million | |
Memory |
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Supported memory types | DDR3 800/978/1066/1333 (Max Speed 1066 MHz) | DDR3 1333/1600 |
ECC memory support | ||
Max memory channels | 2 | |
Maximum memory bandwidth | 25.6 GB/s | |
Maximum memory size | 32.77 GB | |
Compatibility |
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Sockets supported | FCLGA1567 | FCLGA1155 |
Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 130 Watt | 69 Watt |
Low Halogen Options Available | ||
Max number of CPUs in a configuration | 1 | |
Package Size | 37.5mm x 37.5mm | |
Security & Reliability |
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Execute Disable Bit (EDB) | ||
Intel® Identity Protection technology | ||
Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT) | ||
Advanced Technologies |
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Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology | ||
Intel 64 | ||
Intel® Hyper-Threading technology | ||
Intel® Turbo Boost technology | ||
Instruction set extensions | Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX | |
Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX) | ||
Intel® AES New Instructions | ||
Intel® Demand Based Switching | ||
Intel® Fast Memory Access | ||
Intel® Flex Memory Access | ||
Intel® TSX-NI | ||
Intel® vPro™ Platform Eligibility | ||
Thermal Monitoring | ||
Virtualization |
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Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | ||
Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) | ||
Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) | ||
Peripherals |
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PCI Express revision | 3.0 | |
PCIe configurations | 1x16 & 1x4, 2x8 & 1x4 or 1x8 & 3x4 |