Xeon E5-2670 v3

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Xeon E5-2670 v3

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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 v3 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

5,199 Rank: 713
Rank Name Score Visual
709 Xeon E5-2660 v4 5,200
+0%
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
714 Core i7-4930MX 5,199
+0%
715 Xeon Gold 5120 5,198
+-0%
716 Core i5-1035G1 5,197
+-0%
717 Core i3-6300 5,197
+-0%
718 Core i5-10210U 5,191
-0.2%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Xeon E5-2670 v3 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

5,474 Rank: 408
Rank Name Score Visual
404 Core i7-10700F 5,502
+0.5%
405 Xeon W-3223 5,489
+0.3%
406 Core i7-9700K 5,476
+0%
407 Xeon D-2146NT 5,476
+0%
408 Xeon E5-2670 v3 5,474
409 Core i7-6900K 5,465
-0.2%
410 Ryzen 7 5800U 5,464
-0.2%
411 Core i7-10700 5,462
-0.2%
412 Xeon E5-2648L v4 5,458
-0.3%
413 Xeon W-2140B 5,453
-0.4%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Xeon E5-2670 v3 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

5,016 Rank: 933
Rank Name Score Visual
929 Core i5-3470 5,023
+0.1%
930 Core i3-4130 5,023
+0.1%
931 Core i7-3840QM 5,021
+0.1%
932 Core i7-4750HQ 5,018
+0%
933 Xeon E5-2670 v3 5,016
934 Xeon D-1548 5,013
-0.1%
935 Core i5-4440 5,012
-0.1%
936 Xeon Silver 4110 5,009
-0.1%
937 Xeon Gold 5115 5,009
-0.1%
938 Xeon Silver 4112 5,004
-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 v3 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,967 Rank: 405
Rank Name Score Visual
401 Core i9-10980HK 4,972
+0.1%
402 Xeon E5-2666 v3 4,971
+0.1%
403 Xeon E-2286M 4,970
+0.1%
404 Xeon E5-2648L v4 4,969
+0%
405 Xeon E5-2670 v3 4,967
406 Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X 4,961
-0.1%
407 Ryzen Threadripper 1900X 4,960
-0.1%
408 Xeon E5-2695 v2 4,960
-0.1%
409 Ryzen 7 4800U 4,955
-0.2%
410 Core i9-10885H 4,953
-0.3%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Xeon E5-2670 v3 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

5,036 Rank: 406
Rank Name Score Visual
402 Ryzen 5 4600HS 5,044
+0.2%
403 Xeon Gold 6134 5,043
+0.1%
404 Xeon E5-2690 v2 5,043
+0.1%
405 Ryzen 5 2600 5,039
+0.1%
406 Xeon E5-2670 v3 5,036
407 Ryzen 5 1600X 5,036
+0%
408 Ryzen 7 PRO 4750U 5,036
+0%
409 Xeon Gold 5115 5,034
+-0%
410 Core Ultra 5 226V 5,030
-0.1%
411 Core i9-10900T 5,029
-0.1%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Xeon E5-2670 v3 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,978 Rank: 405
Rank Name Score Visual
401 Xeon Silver 4114 4,980
+0%
402 Core i5-10600KF 4,980
+0%
403 Xeon Silver 4210 4,978
+0%
404 Xeon E5-2618L v4 4,978
+0%
405 Xeon E5-2670 v3 4,978
406 Ryzen 7 5825U 4,978
+0%
407 Ryzen 5 4500 4,976
+-0%
408 Ryzen 7 PRO 7730U 4,976
+-0%
409 Ryzen 7 5800U 4,974
-0.1%
410 Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G 4,972
-0.1%

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Xeon E5-2670 v3 Details

Ranking #713 of 2060 in overall performance, the Intel Xeon E5-2670 v3 offers a compelling blend of multi-threaded efficiency and server-grade reliability, though it is firmly rooted in the past by modern standards. Released in 2015 as part of Intel's Haswell-EP server platform, this processor has long since passed its peak relevance in consumer and mainstream enterprise markets. As of early 2026, it is considered a legacy chip, yet still holds value in older server environments and cost-sensitive workstations where integrated performance and power efficiency are prioritized over cutting-edge speeds.

Built on a 22 nm process, the Xeon E5-2670 v3 is based on Intel’s Haswell microarchitecture and targets the server segment, designed for high-throughput workloads in dual-socket configurations. It features 12 physical cores with simultaneous multithreading (SMT), delivering 24 threads, a design choice that emphasizes parallel processing over raw single-core performance. The base clock sits at 2.3 GHz, with a turbo boost up to 3.1 GHz under optimal load, though this varies depending on the number of active cores. The processor supports QPI (QuickPath Interconnect) at 9.6 GT/s, ensuring fast communication between CPUs in multi-socket systems.

Memory support is a key strength, with the Xeon E5-2670 v3 capable of handling up to 804.864 GB of DDR3-1600 memory across four channels, providing ample bandwidth for memory-intensive applications. The L3 cache totals 30 MiB, with 3 MiB of L2 cache and 0.75 MiB of L1 cache (0.375 MiB each for data and instruction). The 120 W TDP reflects its server-oriented design, with a focus on sustained performance rather than energy efficiency. The chip also supports advanced virtualization technologies, including Intel VT-x, VT-d, and Intel VT-d with IOMMU, making it suitable for virtualized and cloud environments.

The processor’s benchmark performance reveals a clear performance profile: while its single-core score of 5016 places it in the middle of the pack—just behind some mid-tier consumer CPUs—it truly shines in multi-threaded tasks. With a multicore score of 5474, it ranks #408 among 2060 processors, outperforming many modern desktop CPUs such as the Core i7-10700 and Ryzen 7 5800U. This suggests strong performance in multi-threaded applications such as rendering, encoding, and scientific computing, where thread count and sustained clock speeds matter most.

Despite its age, the Xeon E5-2670 v3 remains a capable workhorse in legacy server setups and older workstations, particularly where integrated ECC memory support and robust virtualization features are required. Its ability to maintain competitive multicore performance decades after release highlights the enduring value of Intel’s server architecture. However, for modern workloads demanding high single-thread performance or advanced features like PCIe 4.0/5.0 and AVX-512, it falls significantly behind current offerings. For those maintaining older systems or seeking cost-effective multi-threaded compute, the Xeon E5-2670 v3 remains a viable, albeit dated, option.
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Intel Xeon E5-2670 v3

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Xeon E5-2670 v3
Family: Xeon
Series: E5-2600
Model Number: E5-2670
Cores: 12
Threads: 24
Base Frequency: 2300 MHz
Turbo Frequency (1 core): 3100 MHz
Turbo Frequency (2 cores): 3100 MHz
Turbo Frequency (3 cores): 2900 MHz
Turbo Frequency (4 cores): 2800 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 23x (locked)
Microarchitecture: Haswell
Core Name: Haswell
Core Family: 6
Core Model: 3F
Chipset: C610
Target Segment: Server
Max CPUs: 2
TDP: 120 W
Release Price: $1,589.00

Cache Specifications

L1 Instruction Cache: 384 KiB (8-way set associative)
L1 Data Cache: 384 KiB (8-way set associative)
L2 Cache: 3 MiB (8-way set associative)
L3 Cache: 30 MiB (20-way set associative)

Memory Specifications

Maximum Memory: 786 GB

Physical Specifications

Process: 22 nm
Die Area: 306.18 mm²
Transistor Count: 4.70 billion
Manufacturer: Intel
Technology: CMOS
Word Size: 64-bit
ISA: x86-64 (x86)

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 SST TXT vPro VT-x VT-d EPT MPX SGX Secure Key SMEP IPT SHA TSX Flex Memory MWT ISRT FMA SBA
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