Xeon E7-8895 v2 vs i7-6700

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-6700
2015
4 cores / 8 threads, 65 Watt
5.08
Xeon E7-8895 v2
2014
15 cores / 30 threads, 155 Watt
35.99
+608%

Xeon E7-8895 v2 outperforms Core i7-6700 by a whopping 608% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-6700 and Xeon E7-8895 v2 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1220101
Place by popularity59not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation1.08no data
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
SeriesIntel Core i7 (Desktop)no data
Power efficiency7.4021.97
Architecture codenameSkylake (2015−2016)no data
Release date1 July 2015 (9 years ago)1 January 2014 (10 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$303no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-6700 and Xeon E7-8895 v2 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores4 (Quad-Core)15 (Pentadeca-Core)
Threads830
Base clock speed3.4 GHz2.8 GHz
Boost clock speed4 GHz3.6 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/s8 GT/s
Multiplier34no data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)no data
L2 cache256 KB (per core)no data
L3 cache8 MB (shared)37.5 MB
Chip lithography14 nm22 nm
Die size122 mm2no data
Maximum core temperatureno data67 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)71 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-6700 and Xeon E7-8895 v2 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration1 (Uniprocessor)8
SocketFCLGA1151no data
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt155 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-6700 and Xeon E7-8895 v2. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® AVX
AES-NI++
AVX+-
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX+-
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
SIPP+-
PAEno data46 Bit

Security technologies

Core i7-6700 and Xeon E7-8895 v2 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key++
MPX+-
Identity Protection+-
SGXYes with Intel® MEno data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-6700 and Xeon E7-8895 v2 are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-d++
VT-x+no data
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-6700 and Xeon E7-8895 v2. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3, DDR4DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600
Maximum memory size64 GB1.5 TB
Max memory channels24
Maximum memory bandwidth34.134 GB/s85 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 530no data
Max video memory64 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.15 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-6700 and Xeon E7-8895 v2 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
DVI+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-6700 and Xeon E7-8895 v2 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@24Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP4096x2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096x2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over VGAN/Ano data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-6700 and Xeon E7-8895 v2 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-6700 and Xeon E7-8895 v2.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanes1632

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i7-6700 5.08
Xeon E7-8895 v2 35.99
+608%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i7-6700 8074
Xeon E7-8895 v2 57165
+608%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 5.08 35.99
Recency 1 July 2015 1 January 2014
Physical cores 4 15
Threads 8 30
Chip lithography 14 nm 22 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 155 Watt

i7-6700 has an age advantage of 1 year, a 57.1% more advanced lithography process, and 138.5% lower power consumption.

Xeon E7-8895 v2, on the other hand, has a 608.5% higher aggregate performance score, and 275% more physical cores and 275% more threads.

The Xeon E7-8895 v2 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-6700 in performance tests.

Note that Core i7-6700 is a desktop processor while Xeon E7-8895 v2 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-6700 and Xeon E7-8895 v2, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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