Intel Mobile Pentium III 700 LV vs Intel Xeon E7420
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Summary
About the Intel Mobile Pentium III 700 LV CPU
The Intel Mobile Pentium III 700 LV is an end-of-life 1-core (1-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. It launched in Q1 2001 with a suggested retail price of $316. It is part of Intel's Pentium III lineup, which is based on the Coppermine microarchitecture. The Mobile III 700 LV is compatible with Intel Micro-BGA2 motherboards and is fabricated on Intel's 180 nm manufacturing process.
Memory and Cache
In terms of cache, the Mobile Pentium III 700 LV has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 32 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 256 KB, is larger but slower than the L1.
Cores and Clock Speeds
The Mobile Pentium III 700 LV is a single-core and single-threaded CPU, making it not capable of processing multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 700.0 MHz. Higher clock speeds result in higher performance for the same microarchitecture. The multiplier is locked, making it incapable of overclocking for pushing performance further.
Integrated Graphics
The Mobile Pentium III 700 LV does not include an integrated graphics solution. A dedicated graphics card will be required if you require a monitor with your computer.
About the Intel Xeon E7420 CPU
The Intel Xeon E7420 is an end-of-life 4-core (4-thread) processor built for the server CPU market. It launched in Q3 2008 with a suggested retail price of $1,177. It is part of Intel's Xeon MP lineup, which is based on the Dunnington microarchitecture. The E7420 is compatible with Intel Socket 604 motherboards and is fabricated on Intel's 45 nm manufacturing process.
Memory and Cache
The Xeon E7420 supports DDR2, DDR3 memory and features a quad-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 4 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Xeon E7420 has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 64 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 3 MB, is larger but slower than the L1. Its L3 cache, a shared resource among the CPU's cores, has a capacity of 8 MB.
Cores and Clock Speeds
The Xeon E7420 features 4 total cores which can process 4 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 2.1 GHz. Higher clock speeds result in higher performance for the same microarchitecture. The multiplier is locked, making it incapable of overclocking for pushing performance further.
Integrated Graphics
The Xeon E7420 does not include an integrated graphics solution. A dedicated graphics card will be required if you require a monitor with your computer.
General Info
General overview of the CPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.
| Info | Mobile Pentium III 700 LV | Xeon E7420 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Intel | Intel |
| Series | Pentium III | Xeon MP |
| Market Segment | Mobile | Server |
| Release Date | Q1 2001 | Q3 2008 |
| Launch Price (MSRP) | $316 | $1,177 |
| Production Status | End-of-life | End-of-life |
| Shop | Check Price | Check Price |
Benchmark Performance
Technical Specs
Manufacturing Details
Information about the CPU's manufacturing like its foundry, process size, and transistor count.
| Spec | Mobile Pentium III 700 LV | Xeon E7420 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Intel | Intel |
| Foundry | Intel | Intel |
| Process Size | 180 nm | 45 nm |
| Transistors | 28 million | 1,900 million |
Architecture
CPU architecture specs like its memory channels, memory support, and microarchitecture. Newer CPU architectures can minimize bottlenecks and improve execution efficiency using more advanced techniques.
| Spec | Mobile Pentium III 700 LV | Xeon E7420 |
|---|---|---|
| Series | Pentium III | Xeon MP |
| Microarchitecture | Coppermine | Dunnington |
| Codename | Coppermine | Dunnington |
| Memory Support | -- | DDR2, DDR3 |
| Memory Channels | Single-channel | Quad-channel |
| ECC Memory | No | Yes |
Cores & Clock Speeds
Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can handle instructions and tasks. These have a strong impact on the CPU's performance.
| Spec | Mobile Pentium III 700 LV | Xeon E7420 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 1 | 4 |
| Threads | 1 | 4 |
| Clock Speed | 700.0 MHz | 2.1 GHz |
| Base Clock | 100 MHz | 266 MHz |
| Multiplier | 7.0x | 8.0x |
| Multiplier Unlocked | No | No |
Cache
CPU cache specs like its L1 & L2 cache. These provide the CPU with a small, but super-fast memory access. A larger cache can improve a CPU's performance.
| Spec | Mobile Pentium III 700 LV | Xeon E7420 |
|---|---|---|
| L1 Cache | 32 KB | 64 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 3 MB |
| L3 Cache | -- | 8 MB |
Compatibility & Power Consumption
Compatibility and power consumption information like its socket type, thermal design power, power limits. These can help verify the CPU's compatibility with other PC components.
| Spec | Mobile Pentium III 700 LV | Xeon E7420 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | Intel Micro-BGA2 | Intel Socket 604 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 10 W | 90 W |
| Tcase Max | -- | 64 °C |
| TJ Max | 100 °C | -- |
Graphics, Features, & Extensions
Additional CPU features like its bundled coolers, integrated graphics, and extensions/technologies.
| Spec | Mobile Pentium III 700 LV | Xeon E7420 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated Graphics | Motherboard Dependent | Motherboard Dependent |
| Extensions / Technologies | MMX, SSE, SpeedStep | MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSE4.1, Intel 64, XD-Bit, iAMT2, VT-x, TXT |
* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark and MSRP.