Intel Xeon E5-2640 v2

Intel Xeon E5-2640 v2

About processor

The Intel Xeon E5-2640 v2 processor is a powerful and efficient server platform designed to handle demanding workloads with ease. Built on the 22nm Ivy Bridge-EP architecture, this processor boasts a total of 8 cores and 16 threads, making it an ideal choice for multitasking and parallel processing tasks. With a performance-core base frequency of 2 GHz and a generous 20MB of L3 cache, the Xeon E5-2640 v2 delivers impressive overall performance and responsiveness. The 95W TDP ensures that the processor operates efficiently while maintaining a balance between power consumption and performance. In benchmark tests, the Xeon E5-2640 v2 demonstrates its capabilities with a Geekbench 6 Single Core score of 363 and a Multi Core score of 2712, showcasing its prowess in both single-threaded and multi-threaded applications. Overall, the Intel Xeon E5-2640 v2 is a reliable and high-performance processor that is well-suited for demanding server workloads. Whether you're running virtualization, database, or compute-intensive applications, this processor offers the power and efficiency needed to handle the task with ease.

Basic

Label Name
Intel
Platform
Server
Launch Date
September 2013
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 E5-2640 v2
Code Name
Ivy Bridge-EP
Foundry
Intel
Generation
Xeon E5 (Ivy Bridge-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).
8
Total Threads
?
Where applicable, Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology is only available on Performance-cores.
16
Performance-core Base Frequency
2 GHz
L1 Cache
64K per core
L2 Cache
256K per core
L3 Cache
20MB shared
Multiplier
20.0
Unlocked Multiplier
No
Bus Frequency
100MHz
CPU Socket
?
The socket is the component that provides the mechanical and electrical connections between the processor and motherboard.
Intel Socket 2011
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
95 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
1.4 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

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6
Single Core Score
363
Geekbench 6
Multi Core Score
2712
Geekbench 5
Single Core Score
422
Geekbench 5
Multi Core Score
1447
Passmark CPU
Single Core Score
1269
Passmark CPU
Multi Core Score
7636

Compared to Other CPU

Geekbench 6 Single Core
426 +17.4%
395 +8.8%
317 -12.7%
264 -27.3%
Geekbench 6 Multi Core
3177 +17.1%
2989 +10.2%
2457 -9.4%
2232 -17.7%
Geekbench 5 Single Core
465 +10.2%
444 +5.2%
394 -6.6%
363 -14%
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
1616 +11.7%
1513 +4.6%
1374 -5%
1296 -10.4%
Passmark CPU Single Core
1364 +7.5%
1320 +4%
1209 -4.7%
1163 -8.4%
Passmark CPU Multi Core
8362 +9.5%
8024 +5.1%
7413 -2.9%
7128 -6.7%