We compared two server CPUs: Intel Xeon E5 2686 v3 with 18 cores 2GHz and Intel Xeon E5 1680 v2 with 8 cores 3GHz . You will find out which processor performs better in benchmark tests, key specifications, power consumption and more.
Main Differences
Intel Xeon E5 2686 v3 's Advantages
Released 1 years late
Larger L3 cache size (45MB vs 25MB)
Lower TDP (120W vs 130W)
Intel Xeon E5 1680 v2 's Advantages
Higher specification of memory (DDR3-1866 vs DDR3)