Intel Xeon E5-2685 v3

Intel Xeon E5-2685 v3

About processor

The Intel Xeon E5-2685 v3 processor is a powerful and efficient CPU designed for server use. With a total of 12 cores and 12 threads, this processor is capable of handling even the most demanding tasks with ease. The 22nm technology ensures that it delivers impressive performance while remaining energy-efficient. The base frequency of 2.6 GHz and max turbo frequency of 3.3 GHz means that the Xeon E5-2685 v3 can handle both single-threaded and multi-threaded applications with ease. The 30MB of L3 cache ensures that data access is fast and responsive, further enhancing the overall performance of the CPU. With a TDP of 120W, this processor strikes a good balance between power consumption and performance, making it an excellent choice for server applications where energy efficiency is important. The Geekbench 6 scores of 1010 for single-core performance and 5554 for multi-core performance further demonstrate the impressive capabilities of this CPU. Overall, the Intel Xeon E5-2685 v3 is a high-performance processor that is well-suited for server applications where reliability, efficiency, and raw processing power are essential.

Basic

Label Name
Intel
Platform
Server
Launch Date
September 2014
Model Name
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The Intel processor number is just one of several factors - along with processor brand, system configurations, and system-level benchmarks - to be considered when choosing the right processor for your computing needs.
Xeon E5-2685 v3
Code Name
Haswell-EP
Foundry
Intel
Generation
Xeon E5 (Haswell-EP)

CPU Specifications

Total Cores
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Cores is a hardware term that describes the number of independent central processing units in a single computing component (die or chip).
12
Total Threads
?
Where applicable, Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology is only available on Performance-cores.
12
Performance-core Base Frequency
2.6 GHz
Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency
?
Maximum P-core turbo frequency derived from Intel® Turbo Boost Technology.
3.3 GHz
L1 Cache
64K per core
L2 Cache
256K per core
L3 Cache
30MB shared
Bus Frequency
100MHz
Multiplier
26.0
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
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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
120 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
1010
Geekbench 6
Multi Core Score
5554
Geekbench 5
Single Core Score
660
Geekbench 5
Multi Core Score
5285
Passmark CPU
Single Core Score
1726
Passmark CPU
Multi Core Score
12944

Compared to Other CPU

Geekbench 6 Single Core
1098 +8.7%
1067 +5.6%
905 -10.4%
Geekbench 6 Multi Core
6379 +14.9%
5923 +6.6%
5323 -4.2%
4943 -11%
Geekbench 5 Single Core
704 +6.7%
681 +3.2%
641 -2.9%
615 -6.8%
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
5887 +11.4%
5575 +5.5%
5033 -4.8%
4804 -9.1%
Passmark CPU Single Core
1786 +3.5%
1758 +1.9%
1704 -1.3%
1680 -2.7%
Passmark CPU Multi Core
14103 +9%
13537 +4.6%
12214 -5.6%
11454 -11.5%