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Dell Xeon E5-2470 vs Dell Xeon E5-2680

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  • 45specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 33identical
  • 12known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor model
    • Xeon E5-2470:E5-2470
    • Xeon E5-2680:E5-2680
  • Processor base frequency
    • Xeon E5-2470:2.3 GHz
    • Xeon E5-2680:2.7 GHz
  • Processor socket
    • Xeon E5-2470:LGA 1356 (Socket B2)
    • Xeon E5-2680:LGA 2011 (Socket R)
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Xeon E5-2470:3.1 GHz
    • Xeon E5-2680:3.5 GHz
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP)
    • Xeon E5-2470:95 W
    • Xeon E5-2680:130 W
  • Number of QPI links
    • Xeon E5-2470:1
    • Xeon E5-2680:2
  • Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)
    • Xeon E5-2470:38.4 GB/s
    • Xeon E5-2680:51.2 GB/s
  • Maximum internal memory supported by processor
    • Xeon E5-2470:384 GB
    • Xeon E5-2680:38 GB

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Comparison of Xeon E5-2470, Xeon E5-2680
57 specifications
Processor7 differ
Processor familyIntel® Xeon® E5 FamilyIntel® Xeon® E5 Family
Processor modelDiffersE5-2470E5-2680
Processor base frequencyDiffers2.3 GHz2.7 GHz
Processor cores88
Processor socketDiffersLGA 1356 (Socket B2)LGA 2011 (Socket R)
Processor lithography32 nm32 nm
Component forServer/workstationServer/workstation
Processor threads1616
System bus rate8 GT/s8 GT/s
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.1 GHz3.5 GHz
Processor cache20 MB20 MB
Processor cache typeL3L3
L3 cache speedKnown for one2.3 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs95 W130 W
VID Voltage Range0.60 - 1.35 V0.60 - 1.35 V
SteppingC2C2
Bus typeQPIQPI
Number of QPI linksDiffers12
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Differs38.4 GB/s51.2 GB/s
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35
Memory2 differ
Maximum internal memory supported by processorDiffers384 GB38 GB
Memory types supported by processorDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speeds supported by processor800,1066,1333,1600 MHz800,1066,1333,1600 MHz
Memory channelsDiffersTriple-channelQuad-channel
ECCYesYes
Featuresidentical
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesYesYes
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Market segmentServerServer
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one24Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
Supported instruction setsAVXAVX
CPU configuration (max)22
Embedded options availableNoNo
ScalabilityKnown for oneS2SUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 nm
Processor special features1 differ
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel QuickPath InterconnectKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)YesYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0Yes
Intel Demand Based SwitchingYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)YesYes
Intel® vPro™ Platform EligibilityYesYes
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Operational conditions1 differ
TcaseDiffers78 °C85 °C
Weight & dimensions1 differ
Processor package sizeDiffers45 mm52.5 mm
Other featuresidentical
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)VT-d, VT-xVT-d, VT-x
CompatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDELL PowerEdge C6220, M620, R720, R720xd
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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