We compared two server CPUs: Intel Xeon E5 2609 v2 with 4 cores 2.5GHz and Intel Xeon E5 2640 v3 with 8 cores 2.6GHz . You will find out which processor performs better in benchmark tests, key specifications, power consumption and more.
Main Differences
Intel Xeon E5 2609 v2 's Advantages
Lower TDP (80W vs 90W)
Intel Xeon E5 2640 v3 's Advantages
Released 1 years late
Higher specification of memory (DDR4-1866 vs DDR3)