Xeon E5-2620 v4

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Xeon E5-2620 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 E5-2620 v4 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

5,014 Rank: 865
Rank Name Score Visual
861 Core i7-3770 5,023
+0.2%
862 Xeon Silver 4214 5,018
+0.1%
863 Core i7-4722HQ 5,016
+0%
864 Xeon E3-1245 v5 5,014
+0%
865 Xeon E5-2620 v4 5,014
866 Xeon D-1622 5,010
-0.1%
867 Core i5-7400T 5,008
-0.1%
868 Ryzen 5 1400 5,008
-0.1%
869 Core i7 970 5,006
-0.2%
870 Xeon D-1541 5,002
-0.2%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Xeon E5-2620 v4 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

5,132 Rank: 550
Rank Name Score Visual
546 Core i7-9700T 5,136
+0.1%
547 Xeon W-2133 5,136
+0.1%
548 Xeon D-1528 5,136
+0.1%
549 Ryzen 7 4700U 5,133
+0%
550 Xeon E5-2620 v4 5,132
551 Pentium Gold 4415U 5,128
-0.1%
552 Xeon E5-2630 v3 5,126
-0.1%
553 Xeon E5-2687W v2 5,125
-0.1%
554 Core i5-8279U 5,120
-0.2%
555 Core i5-9600 5,119
-0.3%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Xeon E5-2620 v4 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,936 Rank: 981
Rank Name Score Visual
977 Core i7-4702HQ 4,939
+0.1%
978 Core i5-4258U 4,938
+0%
979 FX-4350 4,937
+0%
980 Core i7-4760HQ 4,937
+0%
981 Xeon E5-2620 v4 4,936
982 Celeron G4900T 4,935
+-0%
983 Core i5-3450S 4,935
+-0%
984 Core i3-4130T 4,935
+-0%
985 Xeon D-1527 4,934
+-0%
986 Core i7-3770S 4,934
+-0%

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

4,808 Rank: 523
Rank Name Score Visual
519 Xeon Silver 4110 4,811
+0.1%
520 Xeon D-1541 4,810
+0%
521 Xeon E5-2650 v2 4,810
+0%
522 Core i7-9850HE 4,809
+0%
523 Xeon E5-2620 v4 4,808
524 Xeon E5-2643 v2 4,808
+0%
525 Core i5-9600KF 4,806
+-0%
526 Core i5-9600K 4,806
+-0%
527 Core i7-4960X 4,806
+-0%
528 Ryzen 5 PRO 4650U 4,806
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Xeon E5-2620 v4 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,771 Rank: 586
Rank Name Score Visual
582 Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE 4,772
+0%
583 Core i5-9500 4,772
+0%
584 Xeon E-2244G 4,772
+0%
585 Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE 4,771
+0%
586 Xeon E5-2620 v4 4,771
587 Xeon E-2274G 4,770
+-0%
588 Ryzen 5 3550H 4,768
-0.1%
589 Core i3-10300 4,768
-0.1%
590 Xeon E5-2650L v2 4,767
-0.1%
591 Ryzen 5 1400 4,766
-0.1%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Xeon E5-2620 v4 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,862 Rank: 508
Rank Name Score Visual
504 Xeon E3-1285L v4 4,865
+0.1%
505 Core i7-10750H 4,864
+0%
506 Ryzen 7 2700E 4,863
+0%
507 Ryzen 7 1800X 4,863
+0%
508 Xeon E5-2620 v4 4,862
509 Xeon E-2186M 4,860
+-0%
510 Ryzen 7 2700 4,857
-0.1%
511 Ryzen 3 5300G 4,857
-0.1%
512 Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X 4,851
-0.2%
513 Ryzen 7 1700X 4,849
-0.3%

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Xeon E5-2620 v4 Details

With a base clock of 2.1 GHz and a turbo frequency reaching 3.0 GHz, the Intel Xeon E5-2620 v4 stands as a server-grade processor built on the Broadwell EP microarchitecture. Released in 2016, this 14 nm CPU is now over seven years old, placing it firmly in the legacy category for modern computing environments. Despite its age, it remains relevant in certain enterprise and data center scenarios due to its robust feature set and support for ECC memory. The processor is designed for dual-socket server platforms and is part of the C610 Series chipset ecosystem, making it ideal for workstations and servers requiring reliable, multi-threaded performance.

The Xeon E5-2620 v4 features eight cores and sixteen threads, enabled by Intel's Hyper-Threading technology, allowing it to handle a wide range of workloads efficiently. It integrates a substantial 20 MiB L3 cache and 2 MiB of L2 cache, enhancing data access speeds for memory-intensive applications. With a TDP of 85 W, it offers balanced power efficiency for server environments, and its QPI bus operates at 8000 MT/s, ensuring high-speed communication between processors in a multi-socket configuration. The chip supports up to 1.5 TB of DDR4 memory, with a maximum memory bandwidth of 88 GB/s, making it suitable for virtualization, databases, and high-performance computing tasks.

In terms of integrated graphics, the Xeon E5-2620 v4 does not include a GPU, reflecting its server-focused design where discrete graphics cards are typically used. However, it supports a wide array of advanced technologies, including Intel Turbo Boost 2.0, Enhanced SpeedStep Technology, and Intel vPro for remote management and security. It also supports Intel's virtualization features such as VT-x and VT-d, as well as advanced instruction sets like AVX2 and AES-NI, which accelerate encryption and data processing. The processor's support for extended page tables and second-level address translation enhances virtualization performance.

Benchmark results show the Xeon E5-2620 v4 achieving an overall score of 5014, ranking it #864 out of 2060 processors. Its single-core score is 4936, placing it at #981, while its multicore score of 5132 lands it at #550. While these scores are significantly lower than the top-tier processors like the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX or Core Ultra 9 285K, they place the E5-2620 v4 above many mainstream and older server CPUs. Its multicore performance is particularly strong compared to similar-era processors such as the Xeon E5-2630 v3 and E5-2687W v2, demonstrating its value in multi-threaded server workloads.

As of March 2026, the Xeon E5-2620 v4 is best suited for legacy server environments, small-scale virtualization, or as a cost-effective upgrade in older data centers. While it lacks the raw performance of modern CPUs, its reliability, ECC support, and multi-threading capabilities ensure it remains a viable option in enterprise settings where stability and compatibility take precedence over cutting-edge performance.
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Intel Xeon E5-2620 v4

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Xeon E5-2620 v4
Family: Xeon
Series: E5-2000
Model Number: E5-2620
Cores: 8
Threads: 16
Base Frequency: 2100 MHz
Turbo Frequency (1 core): 3000 MHz
Turbo Frequency (2 cores): 3000 MHz
Turbo Frequency (3 cores): 2800 MHz
Turbo Frequency (4 cores): 2700 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 21x (locked)
Microarchitecture: Broadwell
Core Name: Broadwell
Core Family: 6
Core Model: 4F
Chipset: C610
Target Segment: Server
Max CPUs: 2
TDP: 85 W
Release Price: $417.00

Cache Specifications

L1 Instruction Cache: 256 KiB (8-way set associative)
L1 Data Cache: 256 KiB (8-way set associative)
L2 Cache: 2 MiB (8-way set associative)
L3 Cache: 20 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
ISA: x86-64 (x86)

CPU Features

MMX EMMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX AVX2 ABM BMI1 BMI2 FMA3 AES RdRand ADX CLMUL F16C x86-16 x86-32 x86-64 Real Protected SMM FPU NX HT TBT 2.0 EIST TXT vPro VT-x VT-d EPT MPX SGX Secure Key SMEP SIPP IPT TSX
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