Xeon E5-2609 v2

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Xeon E5-2609 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 E5-2609 v2 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,359 Rank: 1457
Rank Name Score Visual
1453 Core i3-3110M 4,362
+0.1%
1454 A4-6320 4,362
+0.1%
1455 Phenom 9850 4,360
+0%
1456 Core i3-560 4,360
+0%
1457 Xeon E5-2609 v2 4,359
1458 Xeon Bronze 3104 4,358
+-0%
1459 Xeon E5630 4,358
+-0%
1460 Pentium G630 4,357
+-0%
1461 Athlon II X2 270 4,357
+-0%
1462 Core i3-2348M 4,356
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Xeon E5-2609 v2 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,442 Rank: 1343
Rank Name Score Visual
1339 Xeon E5540 4,443
+0%
1340 FX-9830P 4,442
+0%
1341 Athlon II X4 555 4,442
+0%
1342 Core i3-3220T 4,442
+0%
1343 Xeon E5-2609 v2 4,442
1344 Core i3-3210 4,441
+-0%
1345 Core i3-5015U 4,441
+-0%
1346 PRO A10-8770E 4,441
+-0%
1347 Atom C3508 4,440
+-0%
1348 Core i3-4330T 4,440
+-0%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Xeon E5-2609 v2 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,304 Rank: 1485
Rank Name Score Visual
1481 Core i7-930 4,308
+0.1%
1482 Celeron G550 4,307
+0.1%
1483 Pentium E6700 4,307
+0.1%
1484 Xeon E5620 4,304
+0%
1485 Xeon E5-2609 v2 4,304
1486 Pentium 2030M 4,303
+-0%
1487 Phenom II X4 B45 4,300
-0.1%
1488 Athlon II X2 250 4,300
-0.1%
1489 Core i5 M 520 4,299
-0.1%
1490 Core 2 Duo E7600 4,299
-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 E5-2609 v2 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,588 Rank: 997
Rank Name Score Visual
993 Core i7-2720QM 4,588
+0%
994 Xeon X3460 4,588
+0%
995 A10-6800K 4,588
+0%
996 A10-6700 4,588
+0%
997 Xeon E5-2609 v2 4,588
998 Core i3-8109U 4,587
+-0%
999 Core i5-2310 4,587
+-0%
1000 Athlon X4 845 4,587
+-0%
1001 Phenom II X6 1100T 4,587
+-0%
1002 Xeon E5540 4,587
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Xeon E5-2609 v2 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,538 Rank: 1119
Rank Name Score Visual
1115 Core i7-7500U 4,538
+0%
1116 A8-6600K 4,538
+0%
1117 A10-7860K 4,538
+0%
1118 A10-7800 4,538
+0%
1119 Xeon E5-2609 v2 4,538
1120 Phenom II X4 B95 4,538
+0%
1121 Core i7-7600U 4,537
+-0%
1122 Core i3-4130 4,537
+-0%
1123 A10-7700K 4,537
+-0%
1124 A8-7600 4,537
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Xeon E5-2609 v2 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,573 Rank: 1045
Rank Name Score Visual
1041 Core i3-4150 4,574
+0%
1042 Xeon E5620 4,574
+0%
1043 Core i7-2635QM 4,573
+0%
1044 Core i5-2400S 4,573
+0%
1045 Xeon E5-2609 v2 4,573
1046 Core i3-4130 4,572
+-0%
1047 Xeon W3520 4,572
+-0%
1048 Core i7-6500U 4,571
+-0%
1049 Core i7-6498DU 4,571
+-0%
1050 Core i5-7200U 4,571
+-0%

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Xeon E5-2609 v2 Details

The Intel Xeon E5-2609 v2 occupies a niche within the broader server and workstation processor landscape, positioned as a mid-range option from Intel's Ivy Bridge-EP generation. Released in September 2013, this CPU is now over a decade old, placing it firmly in the category of legacy hardware. Despite its age, the Xeon E5-2609 v2 remains relevant for specific use cases, particularly in older server environments where cost-effective, multi-processor capable systems are still in operation. Its design emphasizes stability and reliability, with features like ECC memory support and hardware virtualization making it suitable for mission-critical applications, even if its raw performance is significantly outpaced by modern processors.

Built on the 22 nm Ivy Bridge-EP architecture, the Xeon E5-2609 v2 features a quad-core design with a base clock of 2.5 GHz and a locked multiplier, which limits overclocking potential. The processor is designed for the Socket 2011 platform and supports up to two CPUs in a symmetric multiprocessing (SMP) configuration, allowing for enhanced scalability in server workloads. It has a 65 W TDP, which was considered efficient for its time, though it requires adequate cooling in densely packed server racks. The chip integrates 10 MB of L3 cache, distributed across the four cores, and supports DDR3 memory via a quad-channel interface, enabling a theoretical memory bandwidth that was competitive in its era.

The Xeon E5-2609 v2 lacks integrated graphics, a common trait for server-focused processors, necessitating a discrete GPU for any visual output. It supports a range of advanced features, including Intel's VT-x and VT-d virtualization technologies, which improve the performance of virtual machines and enable PCI passthrough for direct hardware access. Additionally, it supports AVX instructions, enhancing performance in computation-heavy applications such as scientific simulations and data processing. The processor also includes EIST (Enhanced SpeedStep Technology) for dynamic power management and TXT (Trusted Execution Technology) for secure boot environments.

In benchmark testing, the Xeon E5-2609 v2 achieves an Overall Score of 4359, ranking #1457 out of 2060 processors, with a Singlecore Score of 4304 (#1484) and a Multicore Score of 4442 (#1340). These results place it in the lower tier of modern processors but highlight its capabilities relative to its generation. The processor performs comparably to older Intel Core i7 and Xeon models from the same era, such as the Core i7-930 and Xeon E5530, but is outpaced by contemporary CPUs like the Core i3-3210 and Phenom II X4 B97. Its strongest performance category is single-core, where it ranks just below the top tier, indicating its ability to handle legacy applications and lightweight workloads effectively.

As of March 2026, the Xeon E5-2609 v2 is best suited for legacy server environments, small business workstations, or educational labs where cost and power efficiency are priorities over raw performance. While it cannot compete with today's high-end CPUs, its stability, ECC support, and virtualization capabilities make it a viable option for specific use cases that do not demand cutting-edge computing power.
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Intel Xeon E5-2609 v2

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Xeon E5-2609 v2
Cores: 4
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 2500 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 25x (locked)
Core Name: Ivy Bridge-EP
Socket: Socket 2011
Package:
Target Segment: Server
TDP: 80 W

Cache Specifications

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

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3

Physical Specifications

Process: 22 nm
Die Area: 160 mm²
Manufacturer: Intel

CPU Features

MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.2 AVX F16C EIST TXT VT-x VT-d EPT
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