Xeon E5-2660 v4

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Xeon E5-2660 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 E5-2660 v4 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

5,200 Rank: 709
Rank Name Score Visual
705 Ryzen 5 PRO 4650U 5,205
+0.1%
706 Xeon E3-1246 v3 5,202
+0%
707 Core i3-9100F 5,201
+0%
708 EPYC 7281 5,201
+0%
709 Xeon E5-2660 v4 5,200
710 Core i7-6820HK 5,200
+0%
711 Xeon E5-1650 v2 5,200
+0%
712 Core i5-10400T 5,200
+0%
713 Xeon E5-2670 v3 5,199
+-0%
714 Core i7-4930MX 5,199
+-0%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Xeon E5-2660 v4 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

5,679 Rank: 323
Rank Name Score Visual
319 EPYC 7301 5,695
+0.3%
320 Ryzen 7 7435HS 5,688
+0.2%
321 Xeon E5-2690 v4 5,686
+0.1%
322 Xeon W-1290 5,682
+0.1%
323 Xeon E5-2660 v4 5,679
324 Ryzen 7 4700G 5,678
+-0%
325 Xeon E5-4660 v4 5,675
-0.1%
326 Core Ultra 5 226V 5,675
-0.1%
327 Core i9-11900T 5,672
-0.1%
328 Xeon Gold 6234 5,671
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Xeon E5-2660 v4 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,880 Rank: 1022
Rank Name Score Visual
1018 A6-7470K 4,883
+0.1%
1019 Xeon E3-1270 V2 4,882
+0%
1020 Ryzen 3 2200U 4,881
+0%
1021 Xeon E3-1280 v2 4,881
+0%
1022 Xeon E5-2660 v4 4,880
1023 Core i3-4360T 4,876
-0.1%
1024 Xeon E3-1220 V2 4,875
-0.1%
1025 Core i5-5300U 4,875
-0.1%
1026 Core i5-3450 4,873
-0.1%
1027 Celeron G5900 4,868
-0.2%

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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 E5-2660 v4 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

5,077 Rank: 331
Rank Name Score Visual
327 Ryzen 5 3600XT 5,088
+0.2%
328 Xeon E-2378 5,087
+0.2%
329 Core i9-11900T 5,083
+0.1%
330 Ryzen 5 5600GT 5,080
+0.1%
331 Xeon E5-2660 v4 5,077
332 Ryzen 5 3600X 5,073
-0.1%
333 Core i7-10700K 5,073
-0.1%
334 Core i7-10700KF 5,071
-0.1%
335 Xeon Gold 5117 5,070
-0.1%
336 Xeon Gold 6234 5,068
-0.2%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Xeon E5-2660 v4 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

5,081 Rank: 382
Rank Name Score Visual
378 Core i5-12400F 5,093
+0.2%
379 Ryzen Z1 5,092
+0.2%
380 Ryzen 7 5700U 5,089
+0.2%
381 Xeon D-1587 5,085
+0.1%
382 Xeon E5-2660 v4 5,081
383 Xeon W-3223 5,080
+-0%
384 Ryzen 5 2600X 5,077
-0.1%
385 Core i7-10700F 5,077
-0.1%
386 Core Ultra 7 268V 5,076
-0.1%
387 Core Ultra 7 256V 5,076
-0.1%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Xeon E5-2660 v4 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

5,091 Rank: 343
Rank Name Score Visual
339 Xeon w3-2423 5,103
+0.2%
340 Xeon E5-4660 v4 5,101
+0.2%
341 Ryzen 7 4700G 5,097
+0.1%
342 Ryzen 5 3600 5,096
+0.1%
343 Xeon E5-2660 v4 5,091
344 Xeon D-2183IT 5,091
+0%
345 Core i7-9700K 5,090
+-0%
346 Ryzen 7 6800U 5,087
-0.1%
347 Ryzen 5 5600GT 5,086
-0.1%
348 Ryzen 7 7735U 5,085
-0.1%

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Xeon E5-2660 v4 Details

With a base clock of 2.0 GHz and a maximum turbo frequency of 3.2 GHz, the Intel Xeon E5-2660 v4 stands as a high-performance server processor from the Broadwell EP generation. Released in 2016, it is now over seven years old, placing it firmly in the legacy category for modern computing environments. Despite its age, the Xeon E5-2660 v4 remains relevant in specific server and workstation applications where cost-effective, multi-core performance is prioritized over cutting-edge single-threaded speed. Built on Intel’s 14 nm process, the processor features a 14-core, 28-thread design with a TDP of 105 W, making it a power-efficient choice for multi-threaded workloads in dual-socket configurations.

The Xeon E5-2660 v4 incorporates Intel’s Broadwell microarchitecture and supports a wide range of advanced features, including AVX-512, Intel vPro, Intel Turbo Boost 2.0, and simultaneous multithreading (SMT). It is compatible with the C610 Series chipset and uses the QPI bus interface at 4.8 GHz, enabling robust inter-processor communication in multi-CPU systems. The processor supports up to 1.5 TB of DDR4 memory across eight channels, with memory bandwidth optimized for enterprise and data center workloads. Cache hierarchy includes 0.438 MiB of L1 cache per core, 3.5 MiB of L2 cache, and a substantial 35 MiB L3 cache shared among all cores.

In benchmark testing, the Xeon E5-2660 v4 achieves an overall score of 5200, ranking #709 out of 2060 processors. Its single-core performance scores 4880, placing it at #1022, while its multicore score reaches 5679, ranking #323. These results indicate that while the CPU holds its own in single-threaded tasks, its true strength lies in its ability to scale across many cores—making it a capable workhorse for virtualization, rendering, and scientific computing. In comparison to modern processors, it trails behind current-generation offerings like the Ryzen 9 9950X3D or Core Ultra 9 285K, but competes effectively with older server-class CPUs such as the Xeon E5-2690 v4.

The processor lacks integrated graphics, relying instead on external GPUs for visual output, which is typical for server-oriented designs. However, its robust feature set—including ECC memory support, extended page tables, and Intel TXT—makes it ideal for enterprise environments requiring reliability and security. As of March 2026, the Xeon E5-2660 v4 is best suited for legacy server systems, small data centers, or cost-sensitive multi-core applications where its balance of core count, memory support, and power efficiency continues to provide value despite its outdated release date.
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Intel Xeon E5-2660 v4

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Xeon E5-2660 v4
Family: Xeon
Series: E5-2000
Model Number: E5-2660
Cores: 14
Threads: 28
Base Frequency: 2000 MHz
Turbo Frequency (1 core): 3200 MHz
Turbo Frequency (2 cores): 3200 MHz
Turbo Frequency (3 cores): 3000 MHz
Turbo Frequency (4 cores): 2900 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 20x (locked)
Microarchitecture: Broadwell
Core Name: Broadwell
Core Family: 6
Core Model: 4F
Chipset: C610
Target Segment: Server
Max CPUs: 2
TDP: 105 W
Release Price: $1,445.00

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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