Intel Xeon E5-2697 v3

Intel Xeon E5-2697 v3

About processor

The Intel Xeon E5-2697 v3 processor is a powerful and efficient CPU designed for server use. With a total of 14 cores and 28 threads, it offers exceptional multitasking capabilities and can handle demanding workloads with ease. The base frequency of 2.6 GHz provides solid performance, while the max turbo frequency of 3.6 GHz ensures quick bursts of speed when needed. The 35MB of L3 cache further enhances the processor's ability to handle complex tasks, while the 22nm technology contributes to its energy efficiency. With a TDP of 145W, it strikes a good balance between performance and power consumption. In terms of benchmarks, the Geekbench 6 scores for the Intel Xeon E5-2697 v3 are impressive, with a single-core score of 1129 and a multi-core score of 7221. This indicates that the processor excels in both single-threaded and multi-threaded applications, making it a versatile choice for a wide range of server workloads. Overall, the Intel Xeon E5-2697 v3 processor is a reliable and high-performance option for server applications, offering great multitasking capabilities, energy efficiency, and strong benchmark performance.

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 E5-2697 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).
14
Total Threads
?
Where applicable, Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology is only available on Performance-cores.
28
Performance-core Base Frequency
2.6 GHz
Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency
?
Maximum P-core turbo frequency derived from Intel® Turbo Boost Technology.
3.6 GHz
L1 Cache
64K per core
L2 Cache
256K per core
L3 Cache
35MB 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
?
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
145 W
Max. Operating Temperature
?
Junction Temperature is the maximum temperature allowed at the processor die.
77 °C
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.
DDR4-2133
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
1129
Geekbench 6
Multi Core Score
7221
Geekbench 5
Single Core Score
755
Geekbench 5
Multi Core Score
5830
Passmark CPU
Single Core Score
1999
Passmark CPU
Multi Core Score
18884
Blender
Score
196

Compared to Other CPU

Geekbench 6 Single Core
1198 +6.1%
1166 +3.3%
1094 -3.1%
1050 -7%
Geekbench 6 Multi Core
8152 +12.9%
7698 +6.6%
6855 -5.1%
6424 -11%
Geekbench 5 Single Core
794 +5.2%
777 +2.9%
738 -2.3%
722 -4.4%
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
6382 +9.5%
6029 +3.4%
5516 -5.4%
5230 -10.3%
Passmark CPU Single Core
2028 +1.5%
1970 -1.5%
1948 -2.6%
Passmark CPU Multi Core
20471 +8.4%
19528 +3.4%
18148 -3.9%
17326 -8.3%
Blender
1154 +488.8%
296 +51%
139 -29.1%
63 -67.9%