Xeon E5-2670 Benchmarks & Performance Report

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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 E5-2670 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,742 Rank: 1071

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
1067	Core i3-7130U	4,747	+0.1%
1068	Core i7-2920XM	4,747	+0.1%
1069	Xeon E5-2637 v2	4,747	+0.1%
1070	Xeon W-2102	4,742	+0%
1071	Xeon E5-2670	4,742
1072	Core i7-4550U	4,739	-0.1%
1073	Core i5-7440HQ	4,737	-0.1%
1074	Celeron G4900T	4,737	-0.1%
1075	Core i5-2450P	4,737	-0.1%
1076	Xeon E3-1505L v5	4,735	-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Xeon E5-2670 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,792 Rank: 853

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
849	Intel Core i3-390M	4,793	+0%
850	FX-8370E	4,793	+0%
851	Pentium Gold G4560	4,792	+0%
852	Core i3-7350K	4,792	+0%
853	Xeon E5-2670	4,792
854	Core i5-8250U	4,789	-0.1%
855	Atom C3858	4,789	-0.1%
856	Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U	4,789	-0.1%
857	Ryzen 3 PRO 1200	4,789	-0.1%
858	Core i7-4720HQ	4,788	-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Xeon E5-2670 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,708 Rank: 1145

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
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	+0%
1145	Xeon E5-2670	4,708
1146	Core M-5Y51	4,703	-0.1%
1147	Xeon E5-2670 v2	4,701	-0.1%
1148	EPYC 7301	4,699	-0.2%
1149	Core i5-2500K	4,697	-0.2%
1150	Xeon W3570	4,695	-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 E5-2670 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,768 Rank: 562

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
558	Ryzen 3 7330U	4,775	+0.1%
559	Xeon E5-1650 v2	4,774	+0.1%
560	Core i7-10710U	4,773	+0.1%
561	Core i5-8600T	4,772	+0.1%
562	Xeon E5-2670	4,768
563	Core i5-9400F	4,767	+-0%
564	Xeon Gold 5222	4,766	+-0%
565	Xeon W-2125	4,765	-0.1%
566	Core i5-9400	4,764	-0.1%
567	Core i5-8500	4,764	-0.1%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Xeon E5-2670 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,842 Rank: 518

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
514	Ryzen 5 3400G	4,846	+0.1%
515	Ryzen 3 PRO 5475U	4,845	+0.1%
516	Ryzen 5 2500X	4,843	+0%
517	Xeon E5-2630 v3	4,843	+0%
518	Xeon E5-2670	4,842
519	Xeon Silver 4208	4,841	+-0%
520	Xeon E5-2450 v2	4,839	-0.1%
521	Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G	4,837	-0.1%
522	Xeon E-2186M	4,837	-0.1%
523	Xeon E5-1650 v3	4,837	-0.1%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Xeon E5-2670 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,786 Rank: 599

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
595	Ryzen 5 2600	4,787	+0%
596	Core i7-10710U	4,787	+0%
597	Core i7-8809G	4,786	+0%
598	Core i7-3970X	4,786	+0%
599	Xeon E5-2670	4,786
600	Ryzen 5 PRO 2600	4,785	+-0%
601	Core i7-7700	4,783	-0.1%
602	Ryzen 5 1600X	4,783	-0.1%
603	Core i5-7640X	4,782	-0.1%
604	Core i7-4980HQ	4,780	-0.1%

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Xeon E5-2670 Details

The Intel Xeon E5-2670 stands as a powerful server-grade processor, designed for demanding workloads in enterprise and data center environments. Released several years ago, this CPU remains relevant in certain high-end server applications due to its robust feature set and strong multi-threaded performance. Built on a 32 nm process node, it leverages Intel's Sandy Bridge-E microarchitecture, which was a significant leap in performance and efficiency for its time. With a base clock of 2.6 GHz and a turbo frequency reaching 3.3 GHz, the E5-2670 delivers consistent performance across a range of tasks, particularly those benefiting from its 8-core, 16-thread configuration enabled by Hyper-Threading.

In terms of system integration, the Xeon E5-2670 operates on the FCLGA2011 socket and supports up to 384 GB of DDR3 memory across four channels, delivering a maximum memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. This makes it well-suited for memory-intensive applications such as virtualization, scientific computing, and large-scale database management. It also supports advanced features like Intel VT-x and VT-d for virtualization, ECC memory for data integrity, and Intel vPro for enhanced manageability and security. The processor's 115 W TDP reflects its power consumption profile, typical of high-performance server CPUs that prioritize sustained workload performance.

The integrated HD Graphics 4600 GPU provides basic visual output and supports up to three displays, making it useful in environments where a discrete GPU is not required. While not a graphics powerhouse, it offers decent performance for light multimedia tasks and system monitoring. The processor also supports PCIe 3.0, allowing for flexible expansion with high-speed storage and networking options.

Benchmark data reveals that the Xeon E5-2670 holds an overall score of 4742, placing it at #1070 among 2060 CPUs in the Passmark rankings. Its multicore score of 4792 ranks it at #851, indicating strong performance in multi-threaded applications, while its single-core score of 4708 places it at #1145. These results suggest that while the E5-2670 is not a leader in single-threaded performance, it excels in workloads that can leverage its 16 threads. It outperforms many mainstream consumer processors but trails behind modern high-end CPUs in both single- and multi-core performance.

As of March 2026, the Xeon E5-2670 is best suited for legacy server systems, small-scale virtualization clusters, or specialized workstations requiring high core counts and ECC memory support. While newer processors offer significantly better performance, the E5-2670 remains a reliable option for users who need a balance of performance, reliability, and compatibility with existing infrastructure.