We compared two server CPUs: Intel Xeon E5 2686 v3 with 18 cores 2GHz and Intel Xeon E5 2698 v3 with 16 cores 2.3GHz . 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
Larger L3 cache size (45MB vs 40MB)
Lower TDP (120W vs 135W)
Intel Xeon E5 2698 v3 's Advantages
Higher specification of memory (DDR4-2133 vs DDR3)