Intel Xeon E5-2698 v3

Intel Xeon E5-2698 v3

About processor

The Intel Xeon E5-2698 v3 processor is a powerful and efficient server CPU that is designed to handle heavy workloads and demanding applications. With a total of 16 cores and 32 threads, this processor offers excellent multi-threaded performance, making it ideal for tasks such as data analysis, virtualization, and server hosting. The base frequency of 2.3 GHz can be turbo boosted up to 3.6 GHz, ensuring that the processor can handle both single-threaded and multi-threaded tasks with ease. The 40MB of L3 cache provides ample storage for frequently accessed data, further enhancing the processor's performance. With a TDP of 135W, the Xeon E5-2698 v3 strikes a good balance between power efficiency and performance. Additionally, it delivers impressive benchmark scores, with Geekbench 6 Single Core score of 723 and Multi Core score of 4605, showcasing its ability to handle a wide range of workloads effectively. Overall, the Intel Xeon E5-2698 v3 processor is a reliable and high-performing CPU that is well-suited for demanding server applications, making it a solid choice for businesses and organizations in need of robust computing power.

Basic

Label Name
Intel
Platform
Server
Launch Date
September 2014
Model Name
?
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 E5-2698 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).
16
Total Threads
?
Where applicable, Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology is only available on Performance-cores.
32
Performance-core Base Frequency
2.3 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
40MB shared
Bus Frequency
100MHz
Multiplier
23.0
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
Max. Operating Temperature
?
Junction Temperature is the maximum temperature allowed at the processor die.
88 °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
723
Geekbench 6
Multi Core Score
4605
Geekbench 5
Single Core Score
726
Geekbench 5
Multi Core Score
8011
Passmark CPU
Single Core Score
1913
Passmark CPU
Multi Core Score
18902
Blender
Score
216

Compared to Other CPU

Geekbench 6 Single Core
849 +17.4%
777 +7.5%
667 -7.7%
634 -12.3%
Geekbench 6 Multi Core
5237 +13.7%
4900 +6.4%
4368 -5.1%
4117 -10.6%
Geekbench 5 Single Core
760 +4.7%
741 +2.1%
681 -6.2%
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
9061 +13.1%
8438 +5.3%
7662 -4.4%
7230 -9.7%
Passmark CPU Single Core
1968 +2.9%
1944 +1.6%
1885 -1.5%
1844 -3.6%
Passmark CPU Multi Core
20523 +8.6%
19553 +3.4%
18284 -3.3%
Blender
1154 +434.3%
296 +37%
139 -35.6%
63 -70.8%