Xeon E5-2620 v2

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Xeon E5-2620 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 E5-2620 v2 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,527 Rank: 1264
Rank Name Score Visual
1260 Core i3-7100U 4,529
+0%
1261 Pentium 5405U 4,529
+0%
1262 Core M-5Y51 4,529
+0%
1263 A10-6800K 4,527
+0%
1264 Xeon E5-2620 v2 4,527
1265 Celeron G1830 4,526
+-0%
1266 Core i5-2300 4,523
-0.1%
1267 A6-9500 4,523
-0.1%
1268 A8-9600 4,522
-0.1%
1269 Phenom 9950 4,521
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Xeon E5-2620 v2 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,638 Rank: 1044
Rank Name Score Visual
1040 Core i7-880 4,642
+0.1%
1041 Core i3-6300T 4,641
+0.1%
1042 Core i3-6300 4,640
+0%
1043 Xeon W3550 4,638
+0%
1044 Xeon E5-2620 v2 4,638
1045 Pentium 4,637
+-0%
1046 Core i3-6100 4,636
+-0%
1047 Core i5-6500TE 4,634
-0.1%
1048 Core i3-4370 4,633
-0.1%
1049 Athlon 3000G 4,632
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Xeon E5-2620 v2 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,453 Rank: 1339
Rank Name Score Visual
1335 Core i5-2520M 4,456
+0.1%
1336 Phenom II X6 1055T 4,455
+0%
1337 Core i7-2710QE 4,454
+0%
1338 Core i7-965 4,454
+0%
1339 Xeon E5-2620 v2 4,453
1340 Phenom 9750 4,452
+-0%
1341 A10-7850K 4,450
-0.1%
1342 Core i7-960 4,449
-0.1%
1343 Celeron G1620 4,448
-0.1%
1344 Xeon X5560 4,447
-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 E5-2620 v2 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,681 Rank: 723
Rank Name Score Visual
719 Ryzen 3 7320U 4,683
+0%
720 Core i5-1035G1 4,682
+0%
721 Ryzen 7 2800H 4,682
+0%
722 Ryzen 5 2600H 4,681
+0%
723 Xeon E5-2620 v2 4,681
724 Xeon E3-1275 V2 4,680
+-0%
725 Xeon X5670 4,680
+-0%
726 Core i7-7820HQ 4,679
+-0%
727 Core i7-6920HQ 4,679
+-0%
728 Core i7-4770S 4,679
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Xeon E5-2620 v2 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,683 Rank: 722
Rank Name Score Visual
718 Core i7-1065G7 4,684
+0%
719 Xeon E3-1505M v6 4,683
+0%
720 Xeon D-1528 4,683
+0%
721 Xeon E3-1230 v3 4,683
+0%
722 Xeon E5-2620 v2 4,683
723 Xeon E5-2637 v2 4,683
+0%
724 Core i5-1035G7 4,682
+-0%
725 Core i7-6920HQ 4,682
+-0%
726 Core i7-5950HQ 4,682
+-0%
727 Xeon X5660 4,682
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Xeon E5-2620 v2 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,679 Rank: 778
Rank Name Score Visual
774 Core i7-10510U 4,681
+0%
775 Core i5-4590 4,681
+0%
776 Core i5-7440HQ 4,680
+0%
777 Core i7-8650U 4,679
+0%
778 Xeon E5-2620 v2 4,679
779 Core i5-7300HQ 4,678
+-0%
780 Ryzen 3 2300X 4,678
+-0%
781 Ryzen 3 7320U 4,678
+-0%
782 Core i5-4590S 4,676
-0.1%
783 Core i7-3820 4,676
-0.1%

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Xeon E5-2620 v2 Details

As of March 2026, the Intel Xeon E5-2620 v2 remains a notable server-grade processor from the Ivy Bridge-EP generation, originally launched in September 2013. While outdated by modern standards, it continues to serve in legacy environments where cost-effective, multi-threaded performance is required. With a 6-core, 12-thread design leveraging Intel Hyper-Threading, the processor delivers solid multi-core throughput for virtualization, data processing, and small-scale server workloads. Its base clock of 2.1 GHz and turbo frequency of 2.6 GHz allow it to handle sustained workloads efficiently, though it lacks modern architectural advancements like AVX-512 or DDR5 support.

The Xeon E5-2620 v2 is built on a 22 nm process and features a 14.305 MiB L3 cache, contributing to its strong memory performance for its era. It supports up to 768 GB of quad-channel DDR3 memory at speeds up to 1600 MHz, with ECC memory support ensuring data integrity in mission-critical systems. The processor operates at a TDP of 80 W and uses the FCLGA2011 socket, enabling multi-processor configurations with up to two CPUs per system. Despite lacking integrated graphics, it supports PCIe 3.0 with up to 40 lanes, making it suitable for workstations requiring high-speed expansion.

In benchmark testing, the Xeon E5-2620 v2 achieves an overall score of 4527, placing it at #1263 out of 2060 processors. Its single-core score of 4453 ranks it #1339, indicating that while it performs adequately for single-threaded applications, it is no longer competitive with modern CPUs. The multicore score of 4638 places it at #1043, showcasing its strength in parallel computing tasks, though it trails significantly behind current top-tier processors like the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX, which scores over 12,000. The processor performs similarly to older mainstream Intel chips such as the Core i3-6300 and Xeon E3-1220 v2, but is outpaced by nearly all modern CPUs.

Despite its age, the Xeon E5-2620 v2 remains relevant in niche markets, particularly in legacy server deployments, small business virtualization, or embedded systems where power efficiency and cost are critical. Its support for advanced features like Intel VT-x, VT-d, EPT, and Intel vPro enhances its utility in virtualized environments. However, for modern applications, especially those requiring high single-threaded performance or advanced instruction sets like AVX-2, this processor is increasingly obsolete. For users needing a balance of multi-threaded performance and cost, it may still be a viable option—albeit with clear limitations in today’s computing landscape.
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Intel Xeon E5-2620 v2

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Xeon E5-2620 v2
Model Number: E5-2620V2
Cores: 6
Threads: 12
Base Frequency: 2100 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 21x (locked)
Core Name: Ivy Bridge-EP
Socket: FCLGA2011
Package:
Target Segment: Server
Max CPUs: 2
TDP: 80 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 62.464 KiB
L2 Cache: 0.244 MiB
L3 Cache: 14.305 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3 800/1066/1333/1600
Memory Channels: 4
Maximum Memory: 1 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 51.2 GB/s
ECC Support: Yes

PCI-Express Specifications

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

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD Graphics 4400
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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