Xeon E5-2670 v2

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Xeon E5-2670 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 E5-2670 v2 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,800 Rank: 1021
Rank Name Score Visual
1017 Pentium G3440 4,813
+0.3%
1018 Xeon E3-1290 v2 4,811
+0.2%
1019 Ryzen 3 2300U 4,809
+0.2%
1020 Core i5-3550 4,807
+0.1%
1021 Xeon E5-2670 v2 4,800
1022 Core i7-6600U 4,799
+-0%
1023 Celeron G3950 4,799
+-0%
1024 Core i7-4712HQ 4,799
+-0%
1025 Core i7-7500U 4,798
+-0%
1026 Core i5-3450 4,798
+-0%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Xeon E5-2670 v2 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,949 Rank: 679
Rank Name Score Visual
675 Core i7-4820K 4,951
+0%
676 Core i7-4940MX 4,951
+0%
677 Xeon Silver 4214 4,950
+0%
678 Xeon E3-1585 v5 4,949
+0%
679 Xeon E5-2670 v2 4,949
680 Ryzen 5 4500U 4,948
+-0%
681 FX-9370 4,946
-0.1%
682 Core i5-5675C 4,944
-0.1%
683 Core i5-9500T 4,943
-0.1%
684 Core i5-9500F 4,943
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Xeon E5-2670 v2 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,701 Rank: 1147
Rank Name Score Visual
1143 Core i5-2320 4,710
+0.2%
1144 Xeon E5-2630 v2 4,709
+0.2%
1145 Xeon E5-2670 4,708
+0.1%
1146 Core M-5Y51 4,703
+0%
1147 Xeon E5-2670 v2 4,701
1148 EPYC 7301 4,699
+-0%
1149 Core i5-2500K 4,697
-0.1%
1150 Xeon W3570 4,695
-0.1%
1151 Pentium G3258 4,694
-0.1%
1152 FX-4130 4,692
-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 E5-2670 v2 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,872 Rank: 466
Rank Name Score Visual
462 Core i7-8700K 4,883
+0.2%
463 Xeon E-2186G 4,882
+0.2%
464 Core i5-10600 4,877
+0.1%
465 Xeon E-2146G 4,874
+0%
466 Xeon E5-2670 v2 4,872
467 Core i7-9700E 4,871
+-0%
468 Xeon E-2136 4,869
-0.1%
469 Core i7-7800X 4,867
-0.1%
470 Xeon E5-2643 v4 4,865
-0.1%
471 Core i7-8700 4,865
-0.1%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Xeon E5-2670 v2 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,956 Rank: 450
Rank Name Score Visual
446 Xeon E5-2667 v4 4,961
+0.1%
447 Xeon W-2135 4,960
+0.1%
448 Core i7-9700K 4,959
+0.1%
449 Ryzen 5 5500U 4,959
+0.1%
450 Xeon E5-2670 v2 4,956
451 Core i5-10500 4,955
+-0%
452 Core i7-9700KF 4,954
+-0%
453 Xeon E5-2648L v4 4,952
-0.1%
454 Xeon E-2186G 4,949
-0.1%
455 Xeon E-2176G 4,948
-0.2%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Xeon E5-2670 v2 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,821 Rank: 545
Rank Name Score Visual
541 Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE 4,825
+0.1%
542 Xeon E-2144G 4,824
+0.1%
543 Core i7-7700K 4,822
+0%
544 Core i5-9400T 4,821
+0%
545 Xeon E5-2670 v2 4,821
546 Ryzen 5 5500U 4,821
+0%
547 Core i7-4960X 4,820
+-0%
548 Ryzen 5 4500U 4,820
+-0%
549 Xeon E-2234 4,819
+-0%
550 Xeon E5-2608L v4 4,817
-0.1%

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Xeon E5-2670 v2 Details

With a TDP of 115 W and a base clock of 2.5 GHz, the Intel Xeon E5-2670 v2 stands as a high-performance server processor from 2013, built on the Ivy Bridge-EP architecture. Although now over a decade old, it remains a notable entry in Intel’s Xeon lineup, particularly for multi-threaded workloads in professional and data center environments. Launched in September 2013, this processor was designed for scalable server and workstation systems, offering a balance of core count and thermal design that made it suitable for heavy computational tasks.

The Xeon E5-2670 v2 features 10 physical cores, which, thanks to Intel Hyper-Threading, deliver 20 logical threads, enabling it to handle complex parallel workloads efficiently. It operates at a base frequency of 2.5 GHz, with a turbo boost up to 3.3 GHz, depending on the workload and power conditions. Manufactured on a 22 nm process, the chip contains 1.4 billion transistors and is packaged in the FCLGA2011 socket, supporting up to two CPUs in a symmetric multiprocessing (SMP) configuration. This makes it ideal for systems requiring high thread density and memory bandwidth, such as virtualization, database servers, and rendering applications.

Memory support is robust, with the processor capable of handling up to 768 GB of DDR3 memory across four channels, providing a maximum bandwidth of 59.7 GB/s. It supports ECC memory, a critical feature for mission-critical systems where data integrity is paramount. The chip also supports a wide range of Intel extensions, including AVX, AVX2, AES-NI, and HT, ensuring compatibility with modern software and security applications. Additionally, it supports virtualization technologies such as VT-x, VT-d, and EPT, enhancing performance in virtual machine environments.

The integrated graphics capabilities are limited, as the processor lacks an integrated GPU, requiring a discrete graphics card for visual output. This makes it unsuitable for general consumer desktop use but ideal for server environments where graphical processing is not required. Despite its age, the Xeon E5-2670 v2 maintains strong benchmark performance, scoring 4,800 overall, placing it at #1,021 out of 2,060 processors. In single-core performance, it achieves a score of 4,701, ranking #1,147, and in multicore performance, it scores 4,949, ranking #678. While these results are modest compared to modern CPUs, they reflect its strengths in multi-threaded workloads, particularly in server-grade applications.

As of March 2026, the Xeon E5-2670 v2 remains relevant in legacy systems and cost-sensitive environments where high core counts and ECC memory are essential. While it is significantly outpaced by current-generation processors in both single-core and overall performance, its ability to scale across multiple sockets and support ECC memory ensures it retains a niche in enterprise and professional computing. For users requiring stable, multi-threaded performance in server or workstation roles, this processor remains a viable option—albeit one constrained by its age and power consumption.
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Intel Xeon E5-2670 v2

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Xeon E5-2670 v2
Model Number: E5-2670V2
Cores: 10
Threads: 20
Base Frequency: 2500 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 25x (locked)
Core Name: Ivy Bridge-EP
Socket: FCLGA2011
Package:
Target Segment: Server
Max CPUs: 2
TDP: 115 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 62.464 KiB
L2 Cache: 0.244 MiB
L3 Cache: 23.842 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3 800/1066/1333/1600/1866
Memory Channels: 4
Maximum Memory: 1 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 59.7 GB/s
ECC Support: Yes

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: 3.0
PCIe Lanes: 40
PCIe Configuration: x4, x8, x16

Integrated Graphics

GPU: Iris™ Graphics 6100
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 1100 MHz

Physical Specifications

Process: 22 nm
Die Area: 160 mm²
Manufacturer: Intel
Word Size: 64-bit

CPU Features

MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX AVX2 AES F16C x86-64 HT EIST TXT vPro VT-x VT-d EPT Secure Key SMEP SIPP IPT TSX Flex Memory FMA
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