We compared two server CPUs: Intel Xeon E5 2650 v2 with 8 cores 2.6GHz and Intel Xeon E5 2689 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 2650 v2 's Advantages
Released 1 years and 6 months late
More modern manufacturing process (22nm vs 32nm)
Lower TDP (95W vs 115W)
Intel Xeon E5 2689 's Advantages
Higher specification of memory (DDR3-1600 vs DDR3)