Xeon E5-1620 v2

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Xeon E5-1620 v2

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Xeon E5-1620 v2 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

5,046 Rank: 838
Rank Name Score Visual
834 Core i5-6440HQ 5,048
+0%
835 Xeon E3-1220 v3 5,047
+0%
836 Core i7-6650U 5,046
+0%
837 Core i5-7267U 5,046
+0%
838 Xeon E5-1620 v2 5,046
839 Core i5-9300H 5,044
+-0%
840 AMD Ryzen 5 1400 5,044
+-0%
841 Core i7-7600U 5,041
-0.1%
842 Xeon D-1540 5,040
-0.1%
843 Pentium G4600 5,039
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Xeon E5-1620 v2 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,877 Rank: 758
Rank Name Score Visual
754 Core i7 975 4,881
+0.1%
755 Core i3-1115G4 4,878
+0%
756 Core i5-6600 4,877
+0%
757 Core i5-4690K 4,877
+0%
758 Xeon E5-1620 v2 4,877
759 Core i5-4690 4,876
+-0%
760 Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U 4,875
+-0%
761 Core i7-7740X 4,874
-0.1%
762 Core i7-3840QM 4,874
-0.1%
763 Core i7-1185GRE 4,874
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Xeon E5-1620 v2 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

5,159 Rank: 844
Rank Name Score Visual
840 Core i3-6100T 5,163
+0.1%
841 Core i5-5257U 5,163
+0.1%
842 Ryzen 5 1400 5,162
+0.1%
843 Core i5-7442EQ 5,161
+0%
844 Xeon E5-1620 v2 5,159
845 Core i5-1030NG7 5,159
+0%
846 Core i3-8121U 5,158
+-0%
847 Pentium G4500T 5,156
-0.1%
848 Core i7-6498DU 5,156
-0.1%
849 Ryzen 3 7320U 5,156
-0.1%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Xeon E5-1620 v2 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,675 Rank: 742
Rank Name Score Visual
738 Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE 4,675
+0%
739 Core i7-6820HK 4,675
+0%
740 Core i3-8300 4,675
+0%
741 Ryzen 3 PRO 1300 4,675
+0%
742 Xeon E5-1620 v2 4,675
743 Core i7-4930MX 4,675
+0%
744 Xeon X5660 4,675
+0%
745 Core i7-7820EQ 4,674
+-0%
746 Core i7-6700T 4,674
+-0%
747 Core i7-3770K 4,674
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Xeon E5-1620 v2 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,688 Rank: 706
Rank Name Score Visual
702 Core i7-7920HQ 4,689
+0%
703 Core i5-8500T 4,689
+0%
704 Core i7-4820K 4,689
+0%
705 Core i7-4790S 4,688
+0%
706 Xeon E5-1620 v2 4,688
707 Xeon E3-1285 v4 4,688
+0%
708 Xeon E3-1290 v2 4,688
+0%
709 Xeon E5-1620 v4 4,687
+-0%
710 Core i7-3770 4,687
+-0%
711 Core i7-7820HK 4,686
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Xeon E5-1620 v2 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,697 Rank: 742
Rank Name Score Visual
738 Core i3-9100T 4,698
+0%
739 Xeon E5-2603 v4 4,697
+0%
740 Core i3-8300T 4,697
+0%
741 Xeon E3-1226 v3 4,697
+0%
742 Xeon E5-1620 v2 4,697
743 Core i5-4670K 4,696
+-0%
744 Core i7-4790T 4,696
+-0%
745 Core i7-4930MX 4,696
+-0%
746 Core i5-6440EQ 4,694
-0.1%
747 Ryzen 5 1500X 4,694
-0.1%

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Xeon E5-1620 v2 Details

Built on Intel's Ivy Bridge-E microarchitecture at a 22 nm process node, the Xeon E5-1620 v2 is a server-grade processor that was launched in September 2013. As of March 2026, it is well over a decade old, placing it firmly in the category of legacy hardware. Despite its age, it remains a capable processor for basic server and workstation workloads due to its robust feature set and support for ECC memory, a key advantage in mission-critical environments. The chip features four cores with Hyper-Threading, enabling eight logical threads, which improves multitasking and throughput in multithreaded applications. Operating at a base frequency of 3.7 GHz with a turbo boost up to 3.9 GHz, the processor delivers solid single-threaded performance, although it is no longer competitive with modern CPUs in terms of raw speed or efficiency.

The Xeon E5-1620 v2 is designed for the FCLGA2011 socket and supports quad-channel DDR3 memory up to 1866 MT/s, with a maximum capacity of 256 GB. It includes 10 MB of L3 cache, which helps maintain performance in data-intensive scenarios. The processor has a TDP of 130 W, indicating high power consumption and requiring effective cooling solutions, especially in densely packed server systems. It supports advanced features such as Intel VT-x and VT-d for hardware virtualization, allowing for efficient guest operating system execution and direct hardware passthrough. Additionally, it supports AES-NI, AVX, AVX2, and other instruction sets, making it suitable for scientific computing, encryption, and media processing tasks.

In benchmark testing, the Xeon E5-1620 v2 achieves an Overall Score of 5046, ranking #836 out of 2060 processors. Its Singlecore Score is 5159, placing it at #844, while its Multicore Score stands at 4877, ranking #756. These results reflect its strong single-threaded performance, which outperforms many modern low-power mobile processors but falls significantly behind current high-end desktop and server CPUs. Compared to its immediate competitors, it is slightly faster than the Core i7-7600U and Ryzen 3 7320U but slower than the Core i5-4690 and Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U. While its multicore performance is respectable for its time, it is outpaced by nearly every modern processor, including the latest Ryzen and Core Ultra series.

The processor lacks integrated graphics, relying on discrete GPUs for visual output, which is typical for server-oriented designs. It does not include modern features like PCIe 4.0 or 5.0, using only PCIe 3.0 with up to 40 lanes. Despite these limitations, the Xeon E5-1620 v2 remains a viable option for legacy systems, small business servers, or retro computing projects where ECC support and high core count are more important than cutting-edge performance. In conclusion, while it is obsolete by today’s standards, the Xeon E5-1620 v2 still holds value in niche environments where reliability, memory integrity, and virtualization capabilities are prioritized over raw speed.
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Intel Xeon E5-1620 v2

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Xeon E5-1620 v2
Model Number: E5-1620V2
Cores: 4
Threads: 8
Base Frequency: 3700 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 37x (locked)
Core Name: Ivy Bridge-E
Socket: FCLGA2011
Package:
Target Segment: Server
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 130 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 62.464 KiB
L2 Cache: 0.244 MiB
L3 Cache: 9.537 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3 800/1066/1333/1600/1866
Memory Channels: 4
Maximum Memory: 0 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 59.7 GB/s
ECC Support: Yes

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: 3.0
PCIe Lanes: 40
PCIe Configuration: x4, x8, x16

Integrated Graphics

GPU: Iris™ Pro Graphics 6200
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 1100 MHz

Physical Specifications

Process: 22 nm
Die Area: 160 mm²
Manufacturer: Intel
Word Size: 64-bit

CPU Features

MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX AVX2 AES F16C x86-64 HT EIST TXT vPro VT-x VT-d EPT Secure Key SMEP SIPP IPT TSX Flex Memory FMA
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