Xeon E5-2630 v2

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Xeon E5-2630 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 E5-2630 v2 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,728 Rank: 1083
Rank Name Score Visual
1079 Core i7-2760QM 4,732
+0.1%
1080 Xeon E5-2695 v2 4,731
+0.1%
1081 Xeon D-1527 4,728
+0%
1082 FX-4350 4,728
+0%
1083 Xeon E5-2630 v2 4,728
1084 Core i5-4210M 4,726
+-0%
1085 Ryzen 3 2200U 4,725
-0.1%
1086 Core i3-4360T 4,725
-0.1%
1087 Core i7-3632QM 4,718
-0.2%
1088 Xeon E5-2660 v2 4,718
-0.2%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Xeon E5-2630 v2 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,756 Rank: 901
Rank Name Score Visual
897 Core i5-9300H 4,761
+0.1%
898 Core i7 930 4,760
+0.1%
899 Core i7-4702MQ 4,758
+0%
900 Core i7-4860HQ 4,756
+0%
901 Xeon E5-2630 v2 4,756
902 Core i7 960 4,752
-0.1%
903 Core i7-4760HQ 4,750
-0.1%
904 Xeon X5650 4,749
-0.1%
905 Core i7-2920XM 4,749
-0.1%
906 Ryzen 3 3300U 4,748
-0.2%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Xeon E5-2630 v2 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,709 Rank: 1144
Rank Name Score Visual
1140 Core m5-6Y54 4,718
+0.2%
1141 A10-9700 4,714
+0.1%
1142 Pentium G3240 4,713
+0.1%
1143 Core i5-2320 4,710
+0%
1144 Xeon E5-2630 v2 4,709
1145 Xeon E5-2670 4,708
+-0%
1146 Core M-5Y51 4,703
-0.1%
1147 Xeon E5-2670 v2 4,701
-0.2%
1148 EPYC 7301 4,699
-0.2%
1149 Core i5-2500K 4,697
-0.3%

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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 E5-2630 v2 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,723 Rank: 616
Rank Name Score Visual
612 Core i7-4790K 4,724
+0%
613 Core i5-9500T 4,723
+0%
614 Xeon E5-1630 v4 4,723
+0%
615 Xeon E3-1286 v3 4,723
+0%
616 Xeon E5-2630 v2 4,723
617 Xeon E-2314 4,723
+0%
618 Xeon E3-1240 v6 4,721
+-0%
619 Core i7-1065G7 4,720
-0.1%
620 Core i3-9350KF 4,720
-0.1%
621 Xeon E3-1245 v6 4,720
-0.1%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Xeon E5-2630 v2 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,743 Rank: 616
Rank Name Score Visual
612 Core i5-8500B 4,745
+0%
613 Core i7-1068NG7 4,745
+0%
614 Atom C3858 4,744
+0%
615 Xeon Gold 5222 4,743
+0%
616 Xeon E5-2630 v2 4,743
617 Xeon X5690 4,741
+-0%
618 Core i7-7700 4,740
-0.1%
619 Core i7-990X 4,739
-0.1%
620 Core i7-1185G7 4,738
-0.1%
621 Xeon W3680 4,737
-0.1%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Xeon E5-2630 v2 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,712 Rank: 720
Rank Name Score Visual
716 Core i7-7920HQ 4,714
+0%
717 Core i7-6820HQ 4,714
+0%
718 Xeon E3-1245 v3 4,714
+0%
719 Core i7-4770S 4,712
+0%
720 Xeon E5-2630 v2 4,712
721 Xeon Bronze 3106 4,710
+-0%
722 Core i7-7700HQ 4,710
+-0%
723 Core i5-7600T 4,709
-0.1%
724 Xeon E3-1220 v6 4,707
-0.1%
725 Pentium Gold G7400 4,707
-0.1%

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Xeon E5-2630 v2 Details

The Intel Xeon E5-2630 v2, launched in September 2013, remains a notable server processor built on the Ivy Bridge-EP architecture. Despite its age, it holds its ground in multi-threaded workloads, offering a balanced performance profile for enterprise environments. With a base clock of 2.6 GHz and a 6-core, 12-thread configuration enabled by Hyper-Threading, the processor delivers a solid overall score of 4728, ranking it #1081 out of 2060 CPUs in the PassMark benchmark database. Its multicore performance, scoring 4756, places it at #900, slightly ahead of several contemporary desktop and server chips such as the Core i7-4760HQ and Xeon X5650, though it trails behind more modern multi-core processors. However, its single-core performance, with a score of 4709 and rank at #1144, is more modest, indicating that its strength lies in parallel processing rather than raw per-core speed.

The Xeon E5-2630 v2 operates on a 22 nm manufacturing process and features a total of 15 MB of L3 cache, which aids in reducing memory latency for data-intensive applications. It supports DDR3 memory across a quad-channel memory bus, enabling high bandwidth for server and workstation workloads. The processor supports ECC memory, a critical feature for data integrity in mission-critical systems, and includes full virtualization capabilities, including Intel VT-x and VT-d, which improve performance in virtualized environments. Additionally, it supports Intel's Extended Page Tables (EPT) and IOMMU virtualization, allowing for efficient hardware passthrough in virtual machines.

Despite its strong multicore performance, the processor lacks integrated graphics, requiring a discrete GPU for any visual output. Its 80 W TDP, while reasonable for its era, demands adequate cooling, especially in dual-processor (SMP) configurations, where up to two Xeon E5-2630 v2 CPUs can be used. The processor uses a Socket 2011 interface and supports PCIe 3.0, ensuring compatibility with modern expansion cards. It also includes advanced instruction sets such as AVX, SSE4.2, and MMX, enhancing performance in media encoding, scientific computing, and other compute-heavy applications.

As of March 2026, the Xeon E5-2630 v2 is best suited for legacy server environments, small-scale virtualization, or budget-conscious workstations where cost-effective, reliable performance is prioritized over cutting-edge speed. While it cannot compete with today’s top-tier CPUs, its balanced multicore performance and server-grade features make it a viable option for specific enterprise use cases. However, users seeking higher single-core performance or modern power efficiency should consider newer generations of Xeon or AMD EPYC processors.
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Intel Xeon E5-2630 v2

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Xeon E5-2630 v2
Cores: 6
Threads: 12
Base Frequency: 2600 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 26x (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: 14.305 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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