i9-11900 vs Xeon E5-2680 v2

Aggregate performance score

Xeon E5-2680 v2
2013
10 cores / 20 threads, 115 Watt
7.98
Core i9-11900
2021
8 cores / 16 threads, 65 Watt
14.27
+78.8%

Core i9-11900 outperforms Xeon E5-2680 v2 by an impressive 79% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon E5-2680 v2 and Core i9-11900 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking943509
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation2.11no data
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Power efficiency6.5720.78
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge-EP (2013)Rocket Lake (2021)
Release date1 September 2013 (11 years ago)16 March 2021 (3 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,260no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Xeon E5-2680 v2 and Core i9-11900 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 cores10 (Deca-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads2016
Base clock speed2.8 GHz2.5 GHz
Boost clock speed3.6 GHz5.1 GHz
Bus rate8 GT/s8 GT/s
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)256K (per core)
L3 cache25 MB (shared)16 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm14 nm
Die size160 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature82 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
Number of transistors1,400 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon E5-2680 v2 and Core i9-11900 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 configuration21
SocketFCLGA2011FCLGA1200
Power consumption (TDP)115 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon E5-2680 v2 and Core i9-11900. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® AVXIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX-+
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access-no data
SIPP-+
Demand Based Switching+no data
PAE46 Bitno data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Xeon E5-2680 v2 and Core i9-11900 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key++
Identity Protection-+
SGXno data-
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon E5-2680 v2 and Core i9-11900 are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon E5-2680 v2 and Core i9-11900. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size768 GB128 GB
Max memory channels42
Maximum memory bandwidth59.7 GB/s50 GB/s
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel UHD Graphics 750
Max video memoryno data64 GB
Quick Sync Video-+
Clear Videono data+
Clear Video HDno data+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.3 GHz
Execution Unitsno data32
InTru 3Dno data+

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Xeon E5-2680 v2 and Core i9-11900 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data3

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Xeon E5-2680 v2 and Core i9-11900 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution supportno data+
Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096x2160@60Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data5120 x 3200 @60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data5120 x 3200 @60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Xeon E5-2680 v2 and Core i9-11900 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12.1
OpenGLno data4.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon E5-2680 v2 and Core i9-11900.

PCIe version3.04.0
PCI Express lanes4020

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.

Xeon E5-2680 v2 7.98
i9-11900 14.27
+78.8%

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.

Xeon E5-2680 v2 12672
i9-11900 22666
+78.9%

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

Xeon E5-2680 v2 567
i9-11900 2180
+284%

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

Xeon E5-2680 v2 3860
i9-11900 9148
+137%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 7.98 14.27
Recency 1 September 2013 16 March 2021
Physical cores 10 8
Threads 20 16
Chip lithography 22 nm 14 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 115 Watt 65 Watt

Xeon E5-2680 v2 has 25% more physical cores and 25% more threads.

i9-11900, on the other hand, has a 78.8% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 7 years, a 57.1% more advanced lithography process, and 76.9% lower power consumption.

The Core i9-11900 is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon E5-2680 v2 in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon E5-2680 v2 is a server/workstation processor while Core i9-11900 is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon E5-2680 v2 and Core i9-11900, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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