MediaTek Kompanio 520 vs Xeon E5-2696 v4
Aggregate performance score
Xeon E5-2696 v4 outperforms MediaTek Kompanio 520 by a whopping 686% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Primary details
Comparing Xeon E5-2696 v4 and MediaTek Kompanio 520 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in the ranking | 431 | 1923 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Market segment | Server | Laptop |
| Series | Intel Xeon E5 | MediaTek Kompanio 500 |
| Power efficiency | 9.87 | 0.09 |
| Architecture codename | Broadwell (2015−2019) | 2x Cortex-A76 / 6x A55 |
| Release date | 20 June 2016 (8 years ago) | no data (2024 years ago) |
Detailed specifications
Xeon E5-2696 v4 and MediaTek Kompanio 520 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 cores | 22 (Docosa-Core) | 8 (Octa-Core) |
| Threads | 44 | 8 |
| Base clock speed | 2.2 GHz | no data |
| Boost clock speed | 3.6 GHz | 2 GHz |
| Bus type | QPI | no data |
| Bus rate | 2 × 9.6 GT/s | no data |
| Multiplier | 22 | no data |
| L2 cache | 5.5 MB | no data |
| L3 cache | 55 MB | no data |
| Chip lithography | 14 nm | 7 nm |
| Die size | 456.12 mm2 | no data |
| Number of transistors | 7200 Million | no data |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
| Windows 11 compatibility | - | no data |
Compatibility
Information on Xeon E5-2696 v4 and MediaTek Kompanio 520 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 configuration | 2 (Multiprocessor) | no data |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 150 Watt | 2000 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon E5-2696 v4 and MediaTek Kompanio 520. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
| AES-NI | + | - |
| AVX | + | - |
| vPro | + | no data |
| Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST) | + | no data |
| TSX | + | - |
Security technologies
Xeon E5-2696 v4 and MediaTek Kompanio 520 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.
| TXT | + | no data |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon E5-2696 v4 and MediaTek Kompanio 520. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Maximum memory size | 1,536 GB | no data |
Peripherals
Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon E5-2696 v4 and MediaTek Kompanio 520.
| PCIe version | 3.0 | no data |
| PCI Express lanes | 40 | no data |
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 15.65 | 1.99 |
| Physical cores | 22 | 8 |
| Threads | 44 | 8 |
| Chip lithography | 14 nm | 7 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 150 Watt | 2000 Watt |
Xeon E5-2696 v4 has a 686.4% higher aggregate performance score, 175% more physical cores and 450% more threads, and 1233.3% lower power consumption.
MediaTek Kompanio 520, on the other hand, has a 100% more advanced lithography process.
The Xeon E5-2696 v4 is our recommended choice as it beats the MediaTek Kompanio 520 in performance tests.
Be aware that Xeon E5-2696 v4 is a server/workstation processor while MediaTek Kompanio 520 is a notebook one.
Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon E5-2696 v4 and MediaTek Kompanio 520, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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