Xeon E5-1620 v4

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Xeon E5-1620 v4

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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 v4 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

5,076 Rank: 813
Rank Name Score Visual
809 Pentium G4400 5,080
+0.1%
810 Xeon E3-1240L v5 5,079
+0.1%
811 Core i5-8250U 5,078
+0%
812 Xeon W-2123 5,076
+0%
813 Xeon E5-1620 v4 5,076
814 FX-8310 5,073
-0.1%
815 Xeon E3-1535M v6 5,072
-0.1%
816 Core i7-5557U 5,071
-0.1%
817 Core i7-4810MQ 5,069
-0.1%
818 Pentium G4500 5,066
-0.2%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Xeon E5-1620 v4 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

5,034 Rank: 615
Rank Name Score Visual
611 Xeon E3-1241 v3 5,046
+0.2%
612 Core i7 970 5,044
+0.2%
613 Core i7-1068NG7 5,044
+0.2%
614 Xeon E3-1286 v3 5,040
+0.1%
615 Xeon E5-1620 v4 5,034
616 Core i7-7700 5,030
-0.1%
617 Core i7-4930K 5,030
-0.1%
618 Xeon E3-1240 v3 5,029
-0.1%
619 Core i5-10400T 5,028
-0.1%
620 Core i7-9750HF 5,027
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Xeon E5-1620 v4 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

5,104 Rank: 877
Rank Name Score Visual
873 Xeon E5-1607 v4 5,110
+0.1%
874 Athlon PRO 200GE 5,107
+0.1%
875 Core i7-4722HQ 5,106
+0%
876 Xeon E3-1235L v5 5,105
+0%
877 Xeon E5-1620 v4 5,104
878 Core i5-7Y57 5,104
+0%
879 Xeon E5-2667 v2 5,099
-0.1%
880 Core i3-7100H 5,098
-0.1%
881 Pentium G3430 5,096
-0.2%
882 Core i5-3570K 5,095
-0.2%

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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 v4 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,710 Rank: 642
Rank Name Score Visual
638 Xeon E3-1535M v6 4,711
+0%
639 Xeon E-2124G 4,711
+0%
640 Core i7-1185GRE 4,711
+0%
641 Xeon E3-1270 v5 4,710
+0%
642 Xeon E5-1620 v4 4,710
643 Xeon E3-1280 v5 4,709
+-0%
644 Xeon E5-2623 v4 4,709
+-0%
645 Xeon E3-1276 v3 4,708
+-0%
646 Ryzen 5 3400G 4,707
-0.1%
647 Xeon E3-1275 v5 4,707
-0.1%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Xeon E5-1620 v4 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,687 Rank: 709
Rank Name Score Visual
705 Core i7-4790S 4,688
+0%
706 Xeon E5-1620 v2 4,688
+0%
707 Xeon E3-1285 v4 4,688
+0%
708 Xeon E3-1290 v2 4,688
+0%
709 Xeon E5-1620 v4 4,687
710 Core i7-3770 4,687
+0%
711 Core i7-7820HK 4,686
+-0%
712 Core i5-8400H 4,685
+-0%
713 Xeon E3-1575M v5 4,685
+-0%
714 Xeon E5-2637 v4 4,685
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Xeon E5-1620 v4 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,741 Rank: 665
Rank Name Score Visual
661 Core i5-10400H 4,743
+0%
662 Xeon E3-1276 v3 4,742
+0%
663 Core i5-10300H 4,742
+0%
664 Core i3-9100 4,741
+0%
665 Xeon E5-1620 v4 4,741
666 Xeon E3-1535M V5 4,740
+-0%
667 Core i7-6820HK 4,740
+-0%
668 Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U 4,740
+-0%
669 Core i3-9300T 4,739
+-0%
670 Xeon E3-1286 v3 4,739
+-0%

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Xeon E5-1620 v4 Details

The Xeon E5-1620 v4 ranks among the mid-tier server processors from Intel's Broadwell-EP generation, offering a balanced blend of single-core and multi-core performance for workstation and light server environments. Released in 2016, it is now well over seven years old, placing it firmly in the older generation of Intel's Xeon lineup. While not competitive with modern high-end processors, it still holds relevance in legacy systems and budget server builds due to its robust feature set and multi-threading support.

At the heart of the Xeon E5-1620 v4 is a 4-core, 8-thread design built on Intel’s 14 nm Broadwell microarchitecture. It features a base clock of 3.5 GHz and a turbo frequency of 3.8 GHz, enabling strong single-threaded performance. The processor is equipped with a 10 MiB L3 cache, 1 MiB of L2 cache, and 0.125 MiB of L1 cache per core, all contributing to efficient data access. It operates at a TDP of 140 W and is designed for the LGA-2011 socket, supporting up to 1.5 TB of DDR4 memory with a maximum bandwidth of 5000 MT/s via the C610 chipset.

The Xeon E5-1620 v4 supports a wide range of advanced features, including Intel’s Hyper-Threading, Turbo Boost 2.0, Enhanced SpeedStep, Intel vPro, and Intel Trusted Execution Technology. It also includes full support for AVX, AVX2, and AES-NI instructions, making it suitable for compute-intensive applications such as virtualization, scientific simulations, and data processing. The integrated memory controller supports up to 40 PCIe lanes, providing ample connectivity for storage and expansion cards.

In benchmark testing, the Xeon E5-1620 v4 achieves an overall score of 5076, placing it at #812 among 2060 processors. Its single-core score of 5104 ranks it at #877, indicating solid performance in applications that rely heavily on thread efficiency. The multicore score of 5034 positions it at #615, showing that while it scales well across multiple threads, it is significantly outpaced by modern multi-core processors. It performs comparably to older Core i7 and Xeon E3 variants, such as the Core i7-7700 and Xeon E3-1241 v3, but falls behind newer processors like the Core i7-1185GRE and Xeon E3-1286 v3.

Despite its age, the Xeon E5-1620 v4 remains a viable option for small-scale server deployments, workstations requiring stable multi-threaded performance, or retro computing projects. Its high TDP and lack of integrated graphics limit its use in low-power or consumer environments, but its extensive feature set and robust core architecture make it a dependable choice for legacy systems. As of March 2026, while it no longer competes with top-tier CPUs, it continues to serve as a reliable workhorse in environments where cost, stability, and compatibility are prioritized over raw performance.
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Intel Xeon E5-1620 v4

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Xeon E5-1620 v4
Family: Xeon
Series: E5-1000
Model Number: E5-1620
Cores: 4
Threads: 8
Base Frequency: 3500 MHz
Turbo Frequency (1 core): 3800 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 35x (locked)
Microarchitecture: Broadwell
Core Name: Broadwell
Core Family: 6
Core Model: 4F
Chipset: C610
Target Segment: Server
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 140 W
Release Price: $294.00

Cache Specifications

L1 Instruction Cache: 128 KiB (8-way set associative)
L1 Data Cache: 128 KiB (8-way set associative)
L2 Cache: 1 MiB (8-way set associative)
L3 Cache: 10 MiB (20-way set associative)

Memory Specifications

Maximum Memory: 1,536 GB

Physical Specifications

Process: 14 nm
Die Area: 246.24 mm²
Transistor Count: 3.20 billion
Manufacturer: Intel
Technology: CMOS
Word Size: 64-bit

CPU Features

MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 AVX AVX2 BMI1 BMI2 FMA3 AES F16C NX HT TBT 2.0 EIST TXT vPro EPT TSX
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