We compared two server CPUs: Intel Xeon E5 2697 v2 with 12 cores 2.7GHz and Intel Xeon E5 2609 v3 with 6 cores 1.9GHz . You will find out which processor performs better in benchmark tests, key specifications, power consumption and more.
Main Differences
Intel Xeon E5 2697 v2 's Advantages
Higher base frequency (2.7GHz vs 1.9GHz)
Larger L3 cache size (30MB vs 15MB)
Intel Xeon E5 2609 v3 's Advantages
Released 1 years late
Higher specification of memory (DDR4-1600 vs DDR3)