Intel Xeon E5-2666 v3

Intel Xeon E5-2666 v3

About processor

The Intel Xeon E5-2666 v3 processor is a powerful and efficient option for server platforms. With a total of 10 cores and 20 threads, this processor is capable of handling demanding workloads with ease. The base frequency of 2.9 GHz can be boosted up to 3.5 GHz, providing excellent performance for applications that require high processing power. The 25MB of L3 cache ensures fast access to frequently used data, further enhancing the overall performance of the processor. With a TDP of 135W, the Xeon E5-2666 v3 strikes a good balance between power efficiency and performance. In terms of benchmark performance, the Geekbench 6 scores are impressive, with a single-core score of 1046 and a multi-core score of 6173. This demonstrates the processor's ability to handle both single-threaded and multi-threaded tasks effectively. Overall, the Intel Xeon E5-2666 v3 processor is a solid choice for server applications that require high computational power and multitasking capabilities. It offers excellent performance and efficiency, making it a reliable option for demanding workloads.

Basic

Label Name
Intel
Platform
Server
Launch Date
November 2014
Model Name
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Xeon E5-2666 v3
Code Name
Haswell-EP
Foundry
Intel
Generation
Xeon E5 (Haswell-EP)

CPU Specifications

Total Cores
?
Cores is a hardware term that describes the number of independent central processing units in a single computing component (die or chip).
10
Total Threads
?
Where applicable, Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology is only available on Performance-cores.
20
Performance-core Base Frequency
2.9 GHz
Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency
?
Maximum P-core turbo frequency derived from Intel® Turbo Boost Technology.
3.5 GHz
L1 Cache
64K per core
L2 Cache
256K per core
L3 Cache
25MB shared
Bus Frequency
100MHz
Multiplier
29.0
Unlocked Multiplier
No
CPU Socket
?
The socket is the component that provides the mechanical and electrical connections between the processor and motherboard.
Intel Socket 2011-3
Technology
?
Lithography refers to the semiconductor technology used to manufacture an integrated circuit, and is reported in nanometer (nm), indicative of the size of features built on the semiconductor.
22 nm
TDP
135 W
PCIe Version
?
PCI Express is a high-speed serial computer expansion bus standard used for connecting high-speed components, replacing older standards such as AGP, PCI, and PCI-X. It has gone through multiple revisions and improvements since its initial release. PCIe 1.0 was first introduced in 2002, and in order to meet the growing demand for higher bandwidth, subsequent versions have been released over time.
3
Transistor Count
2.6 billions

Memory Specifications

Memory Type
?
Intel® processors come in four different types: Single Channel, Dual Channel, Triple Channel, and Flex Mode. Maximum supported memory speed may be lower when populating multiple DIMMs per channel on products that support multiple memory channels.
DDR3
Memory Channels
?
The number of memory channels refers to the bandwidth operation for real world application.
4
ECC Memory Support
Yes

GPU Specifications

Integrated Graphics Model
?
An integrated GPU refers to the graphics core that is integrated into the CPU processor. Leveraging the processor's powerful computational capabilities and intelligent power efficiency management, it delivers outstanding graphics performance and a smooth application experience at a lower power consumption.
N/A

Miscellaneous

PCIe Lanes
40

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6
Single Core Score
1046
Geekbench 6
Multi Core Score
6173
Geekbench 5
Single Core Score
785
Geekbench 5
Multi Core Score
5608
Passmark CPU
Single Core Score
1983
Passmark CPU
Multi Core Score
14346
Blender
Score
155

Compared to Other CPU

Geekbench 6 Single Core
1126 +7.6%
1091 +4.3%
998 -4.6%
945 -9.7%
Geekbench 6 Multi Core
6953 +12.6%
6522 +5.7%
5735 -7.1%
5428 -12.1%
Geekbench 5 Single Core
819 +4.3%
804 +2.4%
769 -2%
745 -5.1%
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
6161 +9.9%
5912 +5.4%
5343 -4.7%
5064 -9.7%
Passmark CPU Single Core
2040 +2.9%
2013 +1.5%
1960 -1.2%
1935 -2.4%
Passmark CPU Multi Core
15587 +8.7%
14935 +4.1%
13765 -4%
13251 -7.6%
Blender
359 +131.6%
212 +36.8%
75 -51.6%
41 -73.5%