Xeon E5-2648L v4

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Xeon E5-2648L 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 E5-2648L v4 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,919 Rank: 936
Rank Name Score Visual
932 Xeon E3-1235L v5 4,922
+0.1%
933 Pentium 6805 4,922
+0.1%
934 Pentium G4500T 4,921
+0%
935 Core i5-6500TE 4,920
+0%
936 Xeon E5-2648L v4 4,919
937 Core i5-4430 4,917
+-0%
938 Xeon E5-2630L v4 4,916
-0.1%
939 Core i5-3475S 4,915
-0.1%
940 Core i3-8145U 4,914
-0.1%
941 Core i5-4570T 4,914
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Xeon E5-2648L v4 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

5,458 Rank: 412
Rank Name Score Visual
408 Xeon E5-2670 v3 5,474
+0.3%
409 Core i7-6900K 5,465
+0.1%
410 Ryzen 7 5800U 5,464
+0.1%
411 Core i7-10700 5,462
+0.1%
412 Xeon E5-2648L v4 5,458
413 Xeon W-2140B 5,453
-0.1%
414 Ryzen 7 1700X 5,452
-0.1%
415 Xeon Gold 6240 5,449
-0.2%
416 Core i7-6700K 5,447
-0.2%
417 Core i7-9700KF 5,445
-0.2%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Xeon E5-2648L v4 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,560 Rank: 1240
Rank Name Score Visual
1236 Xeon W3580 4,567
+0.2%
1237 Core i3-2100 4,564
+0.1%
1238 Core i7-950 4,561
+0%
1239 A10-6800K 4,561
+0%
1240 Xeon E5-2648L v4 4,560
1241 Core i5-2300 4,559
+-0%
1242 Core i3-4000M 4,558
+-0%
1243 Celeron G1630 4,558
+-0%
1244 Xeon X5650 4,556
-0.1%
1245 Pentium G860 4,556
-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 E5-2648L v4 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,969 Rank: 404
Rank Name Score Visual
400 Xeon E5-2650 v4 4,977
+0.2%
401 Core i9-10980HK 4,972
+0.1%
402 Xeon E5-2666 v3 4,971
+0%
403 Xeon E-2286M 4,970
+0%
404 Xeon E5-2648L v4 4,969
405 Xeon E5-2670 v3 4,967
+-0%
406 Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X 4,961
-0.2%
407 Ryzen Threadripper 1900X 4,960
-0.2%
408 Xeon E5-2695 v2 4,960
-0.2%
409 Ryzen 7 4800U 4,955
-0.3%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Xeon E5-2648L v4 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,952 Rank: 453
Rank Name Score Visual
449 Ryzen 5 5500U 4,959
+0.1%
450 Xeon E5-2670 v2 4,956
+0.1%
451 Core i5-10500 4,955
+0.1%
452 Core i7-9700KF 4,954
+0%
453 Xeon E5-2648L v4 4,952
454 Xeon E-2186G 4,949
-0.1%
455 Xeon E-2176G 4,948
-0.1%
456 Core i7-8700K 4,948
-0.1%
457 Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G 4,946
-0.1%
458 Xeon E5-1660 v4 4,945
-0.1%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Xeon E5-2648L v4 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,962 Rank: 418
Rank Name Score Visual
414 Xeon E-2336 4,967
+0.1%
415 Xeon E5-2650 v4 4,965
+0.1%
416 EPYC 7251 4,965
+0.1%
417 Core i9-10885H 4,963
+0%
418 Xeon E5-2648L v4 4,962
419 Xeon E-2186G 4,961
+-0%
420 Ryzen 7 7730U 4,960
+-0%
421 Xeon E-2226G 4,956
-0.1%
422 Xeon E-2176G 4,954
-0.2%
423 Xeon E-2246G 4,953
-0.2%

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Xeon E5-2648L v4 Details

The Xeon E5-2648L v4 represents a specialized processor from Intel's Broadwell-EP lineup, designed for embedded and server environments where reliability and efficiency are paramount. Launched several years ago, this CPU is now considered a legacy part in the broader context of modern computing, yet it retains relevance in niche applications due to its robust feature set and long-term support. As of early 2026, the processor remains part of a mature product family, with newer architectures offering significantly higher performance, but the E5-2648L v4 continues to serve as a reliable workhorse in industrial and enterprise systems requiring high core counts and integrated virtualization capabilities.

Built on a 14 nm process, the Xeon E5-2648L v4 features a 14-core, 28-thread design, enabling it to handle multithreaded workloads efficiently. Its base clock speed of 1.8 GHz is modest, but the processor leverages Intel's Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 to scale up to 2.5 GHz on a single core and maintains high performance under varying load conditions. The chip supports up to 1.5 TB of DDR4 memory, with a maximum bandwidth of 48 GB/s, making it suitable for data-intensive applications such as virtualization, media processing, and software development. The integrated QPI interface allows for two-socket configurations, enhancing scalability in dual-processor systems.

Despite its age, the Xeon E5-2648L v4 includes advanced instruction set support, including AVX2, AES-NI, and Intel's Transactional Synchronization Extensions (TSX), which improve performance in encryption, compression, and database workloads. It also supports Intel vPro technology, offering enhanced remote management and security features ideal for enterprise environments. The processor operates at a TDP of 75 W, making it energy-efficient for embedded systems where power consumption is a critical factor.

In benchmark testing, the Xeon E5-2648L v4 achieves an overall PassMark score of 4919, ranking it #936 among 2060 processors. Its single-core performance scores 4560, placing it at #1240, while its multicore score reaches 5458, ranking #412. These results indicate that while the CPU holds its own in single-threaded tasks, its strength lies in multithreaded environments where its 14 cores and Simultaneous Multithreading (SMT) capabilities shine. Compared to newer desktop and server processors, it falls behind significantly in raw performance, but it remains competitive against older generation Xeons and mid-tier desktop chips.

When compared to its peers, the E5-2648L v4 outperforms several lower-tier Xeons like the E5-2630L v4 and Xeon E3-1235L v5 in multicore performance, but it is surpassed by higher-end models such as the Xeon E5-2670 v3 and Xeon W-2140B. In the broader ecosystem, it sits between mainstream desktop CPUs and high-end server processors, filling a niche where balanced performance and power efficiency are required. Its inclusion in the top 500 multicore list underscores its capability in multi-threaded workloads, though it is far from the leading edge of performance.

In conclusion, the Xeon E5-2648L v4 is best suited for embedded and low-power server applications where long-term stability, integrated virtualization, and energy efficiency are priorities. While it lacks the raw power of modern processors, its 14-core architecture and support for advanced technologies make it a viable option for legacy systems and specialized environments. For users seeking cutting-edge performance, newer generations of Xeon and Ryzen processors offer substantial improvements, but for those maintaining older infrastructure, the E5-2648L v4 remains a dependable choice.
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Intel Xeon E5-2648L v4

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Xeon E5-2648L v4
Family: Xeon
Series: E5-2000
Model Number: E5-2648L
Cores: 14
Threads: 28
Base Frequency: 1800 MHz
Turbo Frequency (1 core): 2500 MHz
Turbo Frequency (2 cores): 2500 MHz
Turbo Frequency (3 cores): 2300 MHz
Turbo Frequency (4 cores): 2200 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 18x (locked)
Microarchitecture: Broadwell
Core Name: Broadwell
Core Family: 6
Core Model: 4F
Chipset: C610
Target Segment: Embedded
Max CPUs: 2
TDP: 75 W
Release Price: $1,544.00

Cache Specifications

L1 Instruction Cache: 448.512 KiB (8-way set associative)
L1 Data Cache: 448.512 KiB (8-way set associative)
L2 Cache: 3.5 MiB (8-way set associative)
L3 Cache: 35 MiB (20-way set associative)

Memory Specifications

Maximum Memory: 1,536 GB

Physical Specifications

Process: 14 nm
Die Area: 306.18 mm²
Transistor Count: 4.70 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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