Intel Xeon E5-2630 v2 6-core LGA 2011
Intel Core i7 X-Series 7800X 6-core LGA 2066
What Buyers Say
Intel Xeon E5-2630 v2 6-core LGA 2011
Users are very satisfied with this Intel processor, praising its price-to-performance ratio, especially in the E5 series. The 3.1GHz boost speed, hyperthreading, and virtualization support are highlighted as key strengths. It is considered a solid performer for the cost, ideal for dual-processor setups like VMware hosts.
Pros
- Great price-to-performance ratio
- 3.1GHz boost speed
- Hyperthreading support
- Virtualization support
- Ideal for dual-processor setups
Intel Core i7 X-Series 7800X 6-core LGA 2066
This Intel Core i7-7820X is a high-performance processor that excels in overclocking and demanding tasks like gaming and video editing. Users praise its power and speed, though many note the high price and the need for a compatible, often expensive, X299 platform. Some reviewers mention that AMD offers better value for most users, and there are concerns about the lack of support for 4K Blu-ray playback due to missing SGX technology.
Pros
- Excellent overclocking potential
- High single-core performance
- Great for gaming and rendering
- Runs cool with good cooling
- Powerful for demanding workloads
Cons
- High price
- Requires expensive X299 platform
- No 4K Blu-ray support (SGX)
- Not good value vs AMD
- Runs hot at stock
Scores
Specifications
| Intel Xeon E5-2630 v2 | Intel Core i7 X-Series 7800X | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | Intel |
| Series | Xeon | Core i7 |
| Model | E5-2630 v2 | 7800X |
| Codename | — | Skylake X |
| Class | server | desktop |
| Process | — | 14★ |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 6 | 6 |
| P-cores | — | 8★ |
| Threads | 12 | 12 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 1.5 | 6★ |
| L3 Cache | 15★ | 8.25 |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR3 | DDR4★ |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 4 | 4 |
| Max Memory | No data | |
| ECC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | LGA 2011 | LGA 2066 |
| PCIe | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 28★ |
| TDP | 80★ | 140 |
| Unlocked | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | — | Radeon Graphics |
Pros & Cons
Intel Xeon E5-2630 v2 6-core LGA 2011
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong platform (76th percentile)
- Below average feature (21st percentile)
Intel Core i7 X-Series 7800X 6-core LGA 2066
- Strong feature (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong platform (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong social proof (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong ai (70th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (22nd percentile)
Pricing
Intel Core i7 X-Series 7800X 6-core LGA 2066 offers 2.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 60 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 11 of 26 specs.
