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Intel Xeon E7-8870 v2

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Reasons to consider the
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Much more l2 cache 3.5 MB vs 1 MB 3.5x more l2 cache; more data can be stored in the l2 cache for quick access later
Much more l3 cache 30 MB vs 8 MB 3.8x more l3 cache; more data can be stored in the l3 cache for quick access later
Supports more CPUs in SMP configuration 8 vs 1 7 supports more CPUs in SMP configuration
More cores 15 vs 4 11 more cores; run more applications at once
More threads 30 vs 8 22 more threads
Supports more RAM 1,572,864 MB vs 32,768 MB Supports 48x more RAM
Supports trusted computing Yes vs No Somewhat common; Allows for safer, more reliable computing
Newer Feb, 2014 vs Jun, 2013 Release date 8 months later
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Is unlocked Yes vs No Somewhat common; An unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
Significantly higher clock speed 3.5 GHz vs 2.3 GHz More than 50% higher clock speed
Significantly higher turbo clock speed 3.9 GHz vs 2.9 GHz Around 35% higher turbo clock speed
Has a built-in GPU Yes vs No Somewhat common; A separate graphics adapter is not required
Much lower typical power consumption 68.25W vs 105.63W More than 35% lower typical power consumption
Much lower annual home energy cost 20.24 $/year vs 31.32 $/year More than 35% lower annual home energy cost
Much lower annual commercial energy cost 73.58 $/year vs 113.88 $/year More than 35% lower annual commercial energy cost

Features Key features of the Xeon E7-8870 v2  vs Core i7 4770K 

clock speed

Xeon E7-8870 v2
2.3 GHz
Core i7 4770K
3.5 GHz

turbo clock speed

Xeon E7-8870 v2
2.9 GHz
Core i7 4770K
3.9 GHz

L2 cache

Xeon E7-8870 v2
3.5 MB
Core i7 4770K
1 MB

L3 cache

Xeon E7-8870 v2
30 MB
Core i7 4770K
8 MB

TDP

Xeon E7-8870 v2
130W
Core i7 4770K
84W

Specifications Full list of technical specs

summary

 Xeon E7-8870 v2  vs
Core i7 4770K 
Clock speed 2.3 GHz 3.5 GHz
Turbo clock speed 2.9 GHz 3.9 GHz
Cores Pentadeca core Quad core
Is unlocked No Yes

features
Has a NX bit Yes Yes
Supports trusted computing Yes No
Has virtualization support Yes Yes
Instruction set extensions
SSE2
F16C
MMX
SSE4
AVX
SSE3
EM64T
SSE
SSE4.1
FMA3
SSE4.2
Supplemental SSE3
AES
AVX 2.0
Supports dynamic frequency scaling Yes Yes

memory controller
Memory controller Built-in Built-in
Memory type
DDR3-1600
DDR3L-1600
DDR3-1333
DDR3
Channels Quad Channel Dual Channel
Supports ECC Yes No
Maximum bandwidth 25,600 MB/s 25,600 MB/s
Maximum memory size 1,572,864 MB 32,768 MB

details

 Xeon E7-8870 v2  vs
Core i7 4770K 
Architecture x86-64 x86-64
Threads 30 8
L2 cache 3.5 MB 1 MB
L2 cache per core 0.23 MB/core 0.25 MB/core
L3 cache 30 MB 8 MB
L3 cache per core 2 MB/core 2 MB/core
Manufacture process 22 nm 22 nm
Max CPUs 8 1
Operating temperature Unknown - 73°C Unknown - 72.72°C

integrated graphics
GPU None GPU
Label N/A Intel® HD Graphics 4600
Number of displays supported N/A 3
GPU clock speed N/A 350 MHz
Turbo clock speed N/A 1,250 MHz

power consumption
TDP 130W 84W
Annual home energy cost 31.32 $/year 20.24 $/year
Annual commercial energy cost 113.88 $/year 73.58 $/year
Typical power consumption 105.63W 68.25W

bus
Architecture QPI DMI 2.0
Number of links 3 0
Transfer rate 8,000 MT/s 5,000 MT/s
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