Intel Xeon E5-2687W
About processor
The Intel Xeon E5-2687W processor is a powerful and efficient CPU designed for server platforms. With a total of 8 cores and 16 threads, this processor delivers exceptional multi-threaded performance, making it ideal for demanding server workloads such as virtualization, data analytics, and content delivery.
With a base frequency of 3.1 GHz and a max turbo frequency of 3.8 GHz, the Xeon E5-2687W offers impressive single-threaded performance as well, ensuring smooth and responsive operation across a wide range of applications. The processor also features a generous 20MB of L3 cache, further enhancing its ability to handle large and complex workloads.
Despite its high performance capabilities, the Xeon E5-2687W maintains a TDP of 150 W, striking a good balance between power efficiency and performance. In benchmark tests, the processor achieves a Geekbench 6 Single Core score of 597 and a Multi Core score of 4784, further highlighting its exceptional performance in real-world scenarios.
Overall, the Intel Xeon E5-2687W is a reliable and high-performance processor that is well-suited for demanding server workloads, making it an excellent choice for businesses and organizations in need of powerful computing capabilities.
Basic
Label Name
Intel
Platform
Server
Launch Date
March 2012
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 E5-2687W
Code Name
Sandy Bridge-EP
Foundry
Intel
Generation
Xeon E5 (Sandy Bridge-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).
8
Total Threads
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Where applicable, Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology is only available on Performance-cores.
16
Performance-core Base Frequency
3.1 GHz
Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency
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Maximum P-core turbo frequency derived from Intel® Turbo Boost Technology.
3.8 GHz
L1 Cache
64K per core
L2 Cache
256K per core
L3 Cache
20MB shared
Unlocked Multiplier
No
Multiplier
31.0
Bus Frequency
100MHz
CPU Socket
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The socket is the component that provides the mechanical and electrical connections between the processor and motherboard.
Intel Socket 2011
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.
32 nm
TDP
150 W
PCIe Version
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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
2.27 billions
Memory Specifications
Memory Type
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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
Benchmarks
Geekbench 6
Single Core
Score
597
Geekbench 6
Multi Core
Score
4784
Geekbench 5
Single Core
Score
811
Geekbench 5
Multi Core
Score
9215
Passmark CPU
Single Core
Score
2058
Passmark CPU
Multi Core
Score
18054
Compared to Other CPU
Geekbench 6 Single Core
Geekbench 6 Multi Core
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
Passmark CPU Single Core
Passmark CPU Multi Core