Xeon E5-2637 v4

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Xeon E5-2637 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 E5-2637 v4 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

5,491 Rank: 489
Rank Name Score Visual
485 Core i7-10850H 5,496
+0.1%
486 Ryzen 3 7330U 5,496
+0.1%
487 Core i5-10600T 5,494
+0.1%
488 Core i7-5820K 5,493
+0%
489 Xeon E5-2637 v4 5,491
490 Xeon W-2135 5,490
+-0%
491 Xeon E-2276M 5,489
+-0%
492 Core i7-9700E 5,489
+-0%
493 Xeon E5-1650 v3 5,488
-0.1%
494 Core i5-9600 5,486
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Xeon E5-2637 v4 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

5,511 Rank: 399
Rank Name Score Visual
395 Xeon E5-1660 v4 5,516
+0.1%
396 Ryzen 9 4900H 5,513
+0%
397 Xeon E-2356G 5,512
+0%
398 Xeon E-2336 5,512
+0%
399 Xeon E5-2637 v4 5,511
400 Core Ultra 5 125U 5,511
+0%
401 Xeon Silver 4309Y 5,506
-0.1%
402 Xeon E5-2618L v4 5,505
-0.1%
403 Xeon Gold 6126T 5,504
-0.1%
404 Core i7-10700F 5,502
-0.2%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Xeon E5-2637 v4 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

5,478 Rank: 568
Rank Name Score Visual
564 EPYC 7371 5,483
+0.1%
565 EPYC 7401 5,480
+0%
566 Core i7-7700HQ 5,479
+0%
567 Core i5-4670K 5,479
+0%
568 Xeon E5-2637 v4 5,478
569 EPYC 7742 5,476
+-0%
570 Ryzen 7 1700 5,475
-0.1%
571 Core i7-9850H 5,473
-0.1%
572 Core i5-9400 5,473
-0.1%
573 Core i5-4690 5,473
-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 E5-2637 v4 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,728 Rank: 608
Rank Name Score Visual
604 Core i7-3930K 4,731
+0.1%
605 Core i7-1068NG7 4,729
+0%
606 Core i5-9400T 4,728
+0%
607 Xeon E3-1270 v6 4,728
+0%
608 Xeon E5-2637 v4 4,728
609 Core i7-6700K 4,727
+-0%
610 Xeon W-2123 4,725
-0.1%
611 Ryzen 5 1500X 4,725
-0.1%
612 Core i7-4790K 4,724
-0.1%
613 Core i5-9500T 4,723
-0.1%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Xeon E5-2637 v4 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,685 Rank: 714
Rank Name Score Visual
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
715 Core i7-8706G 4,685
+0%
716 Xeon E3-1245 V2 4,685
+0%
717 Xeon E3-1240 V2 4,685
+0%
718 Core i7-1065G7 4,684
+-0%
719 Xeon E3-1505M v6 4,683
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Xeon E5-2637 v4 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,773 Rank: 616
Rank Name Score Visual
612 Core i7-4870HQ 4,775
+0%
613 Ryzen 3 5425U 4,775
+0%
614 Core i5-8279U 4,774
+0%
615 Core i3-9300 4,773
+0%
616 Xeon E5-2637 v4 4,773
617 Xeon D-1541 4,773
+0%
618 Xeon E5-2470 v2 4,773
+0%
619 Core i7-4960HQ 4,772
+-0%
620 Xeon E3-1240 v5 4,771
+-0%
621 Core i3-10100 4,769
-0.1%

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Xeon E5-2637 v4 Details

Built on Intel's Broadwell microarchitecture and manufactured on a 14 nm process, the Xeon E5-2637 v4 is a server-grade processor designed for high-performance workloads. Released in 2016, this 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 workstation scenarios where cost-effective multi-core performance is prioritized over cutting-edge features. The processor features a 4-core, 8-thread design, leveraging Intel’s simultaneous multithreading (SMT) technology to deliver strong parallel processing capabilities.

With a base clock of 3.5 GHz and a turbo frequency of up to 3.7 GHz on one or two cores—dropping to 3.5 GHz on three or four cores—it offers solid single-threaded performance, though it is limited by its older architecture and power envelope. The chip includes 1 MiB of L2 cache and a substantial 10 MiB L3 cache, which helps maintain efficient data access under heavy workloads. It operates at a TDP of 135 W, indicating a high-power design suited for server environments where thermal headroom and sustained performance are critical. The Xeon E5-2637 v4 supports up to 1.5 TB of DDR4 memory across four channels, with a maximum memory bandwidth of 96 GB/s, making it capable of handling memory-intensive applications such as virtualization, databases, and scientific computing.

It is built for the LGA 2011-3 socket and uses the C610 Series chipset, supporting up to 40 PCIe lanes for high-speed storage and expansion. The processor supports a wide range of advanced technologies, including Intel’s Turbo Boost 2.0, Enhanced SpeedStep, AES-NI, AVX2, and Intel vPro, ensuring compatibility with modern enterprise software and security features. While it lacks integrated graphics, its design focuses entirely on raw compute power. In benchmark testing, the Xeon E5-2637 v4 achieves an overall score of 5,491, placing it at #489 out of 2,060 processors in the Passmark database.

Its single-core score of 5,478 ranks it at #568, indicating strong performance per core despite its age. The multicore score of 5,511 ranks it at #399, showing that it remains competitive in multi-threaded environments, particularly when compared to newer server-grade chips like the Xeon Silver 4309Y or the Xeon E5-2618L v4. However, its performance trails significantly behind modern flagship processors such as the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX or the Core Ultra 9 285K. As of March 2026, the Xeon E5-2637 v4 is best suited for legacy server deployments, small-scale virtualization, or cost-sensitive environments where the benefits of newer CPUs do not justify the upgrade cost.

While it lacks the efficiency and performance of contemporary processors, its reliability and compatibility with existing infrastructure make it a viable option for specific use cases.
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Intel Xeon E5-2637 v4

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Xeon E5-2637 v4
Family: Xeon
Series: E5-2000
Model Number: E5-2637
Cores: 4
Threads: 8
Base Frequency: 3500 MHz
Turbo Frequency (1 core): 3700 MHz
Turbo Frequency (2 cores): 3700 MHz
Turbo Frequency (3 cores): 3500 MHz
Turbo Frequency (4 cores): 3500 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 35x (locked)
Microarchitecture: Broadwell
Core Name: Broadwell
Core Family: 6
Core Model: 4F
Chipset: C610
Target Segment: Server
Max CPUs: 2
TDP: 135 W
Release Price: $996.00

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 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 AVX-512 AVX512F AVX512CD AVX512BW AVX512DQ AVX512VL TSX TBMT 3.0
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