Xeon E5-2673 v4

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Xeon E5-2673 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 E5-2673 v4 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

5,436 Rank: 527
Rank Name Score Visual
523 EPYC 7232P 5,441
+0.1%
524 Xeon Gold 6128 5,438
+0%
525 Core i7-6800K 5,437
+0%
526 Xeon Silver 4310 5,437
+0%
527 Xeon E5-2673 v4 5,436
528 Xeon E5-4627 v4 5,435
+-0%
529 Pentium Gold G4600 5,434
+-0%
530 Core i7-1185GRE 5,434
+-0%
531 Core i5-8400H 5,433
-0.1%
532 Core i7-1185G7E 5,433
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Xeon E5-2673 v4 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

5,542 Rank: 382
Rank Name Score Visual
378 Ryzen 5 5500 5,548
+0.1%
379 Xeon Gold 6144 5,547
+0.1%
380 Core i7-8700K 5,544
+0%
381 Xeon W-3235 5,543
+0%
382 Xeon E5-2673 v4 5,542
383 Ryzen 7 PRO 1700 5,542
+0%
384 Xeon W-2145 5,538
-0.1%
385 Xeon D-1557 5,538
-0.1%
386 Core i9-10900T 5,537
-0.1%
387 Core i7-8700 5,532
-0.2%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Xeon E5-2673 v4 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

5,365 Rank: 675
Rank Name Score Visual
671 Core i5-10310U 5,374
+0.2%
672 Xeon E3-1230 v3 5,371
+0.1%
673 EPYC 7402 5,370
+0.1%
674 Xeon Platinum 8180M 5,368
+0.1%
675 Xeon E5-2673 v4 5,365
676 Xeon D-2166NT 5,364
+-0%
677 Pentium G4500 5,363
+-0%
678 Ryzen 3 PRO 3200G 5,362
-0.1%
679 Xeon Gold 6248 5,361
-0.1%
680 Xeon Gold 6126 5,360
-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 E5-2673 v4 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

5,363 Rank: 220
Rank Name Score Visual
216 Core i9-7940X 5,377
+0.3%
217 Ryzen 7 8845HS 5,375
+0.2%
218 Xeon Gold 5317 5,373
+0.2%
219 Core i9-10920X 5,371
+0.1%
220 Xeon E5-2673 v4 5,363
221 EPYC 7351P 5,362
+-0%
222 Ryzen 7 5800 5,359
-0.1%
223 Xeon E5-2697A v4 5,333
-0.6%
224 Xeon E5-2697 v4 5,331
-0.6%
225 Core i9-9920X 5,330
-0.6%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Xeon E5-2673 v4 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

5,409 Rank: 226
Rank Name Score Visual
222 Ryzen 5 9600X 5,422
+0.2%
223 Ryzen 7 5800 5,422
+0.2%
224 Core i9-7920X 5,421
+0.2%
225 Core i9-11900K 5,413
+0.1%
226 Xeon E5-2673 v4 5,409
227 Ryzen 5 7600 5,401
-0.1%
228 Ryzen 7 3800X 5,400
-0.2%
229 Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 5,398
-0.2%
230 Xeon W-2175 5,398
-0.2%
231 Xeon W-1290P 5,397
-0.2%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Xeon E5-2673 v4 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

5,279 Rank: 243
Rank Name Score Visual
239 Xeon E5-2697A v4 5,295
+0.3%
240 Xeon Silver 4310T 5,288
+0.2%
241 Xeon W-3225 5,287
+0.2%
242 Xeon Gold 5218 5,285
+0.1%
243 Xeon E5-2673 v4 5,279
244 Core i9-10900KF 5,279
+0%
245 Core i9-10900K 5,279
+0%
246 Core Ultra 7 268V 5,275
-0.1%
247 Xeon W-2150B 5,274
-0.1%
248 Xeon Silver 4216 5,274
-0.1%

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Xeon E5-2673 v4 Details

The Xeon E5-2673 v4 stands out as a high-core-count server processor designed for demanding workloads, offering a compelling balance of performance and efficiency. Released by Intel in the Broadwell EP generation, this CPU leverages a 14 nm manufacturing process and is built on the Broadwell microarchitecture. Despite being over four years old, it remains relevant in certain server environments due to its 20 cores and 40 threads, enabled by Intel's Hyper-Threading technology. The processor operates at a base frequency of 2.3 GHz, with a turbo frequency reaching up to 3.6 GHz on a single core, making it particularly effective in single-threaded applications.

In terms of memory and connectivity, the Xeon E5-2673 v4 supports up to 1.5 TB of DDR4 memory and operates on a QPI bus with a 9600 MT/s data rate. It is compatible with the C610 Series chipset and uses the LGA-2011-3 socket, which is typical for high-end server platforms. The chip has a substantial L3 cache of 50 MiB and a total of 5 MiB of L2 cache, ensuring efficient data access for multi-threaded tasks. With a TDP of 135 W, it is suited for systems with robust cooling infrastructure, and it supports features like Intel vPro, Intel Trusted Execution Technology, and Intel Virtualization Technology.

Benchmark results highlight the processor's strengths and limitations. In the Passmark Overall Score, the Xeon E5-2673 v4 achieves 5436, placing it at #527 out of 2060 processors. It scores 5542 in multicore performance, ranking #382, which positions it above many high-end consumer CPUs but below modern workstation and server-grade offerings. Its single-core performance, with a score of 5365, ranks it #675, indicating that while it holds its own in single-threaded tasks, it is outpaced by newer CPUs with higher clock speeds. The processor's strongest performance category is multicore, where it competes with modern high-end processors like the Core i7-8700K and Xeon W-3235, albeit with a slight gap.

In the broader context of the top 50 processors, the Xeon E5-2673 v4 falls far behind the leaders such as the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX and Core Ultra 9 285K, which exceed 9000 in overall scores. However, its competitive positioning against other server-grade CPUs like the Xeon Gold 6144 and Xeon D-1557 suggests it is a solid choice for cost-effective, multi-threaded workloads. As of March 2026, it remains a viable option for data centers and virtualization environments where core count and memory bandwidth are prioritized over raw single-thread performance.

In summary, the Xeon E5-2673 v4 is a powerful server CPU with excellent multicore performance, making it ideal for virtualization, scientific computing, and enterprise applications. While its age limits its competitiveness in single-threaded benchmarks, its 20-core design and 135 W TDP provide a robust foundation for scalable workloads. For users seeking a cost-effective, high-thread-count solution in a server environment, this processor continues to deliver value despite the emergence of newer technologies.
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Intel Xeon E5-2673 v4

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Xeon E5-2673 v4
Family: Xeon
Series: E5-2000
Model Number: E5-2673
Cores: 20
Threads: 40
Base Frequency: 2300 MHz
Turbo Frequency (1 core): 3600 MHz
Turbo Frequency (2 cores): 3600 MHz
Turbo Frequency (3 cores): 3400 MHz
Turbo Frequency (4 cores): 3300 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 23x (locked)
Microarchitecture: Broadwell
Core Name: Broadwell
Core Family: 6
Core Model: 4F
Chipset: C610
Target Segment: Server
Max CPUs: 2
TDP: 135 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Instruction Cache: 640 KiB (8-way set associative)
L1 Data Cache: 640 KiB (8-way set associative)
L2 Cache: 5 MiB (8-way set associative)
L3 Cache: 50 MiB (20-way set associative)

Memory Specifications

Maximum Memory: 1,536 GB

Physical Specifications

Process: 14 nm
Die Area: 456.12 mm²
Transistor Count: 7.20 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 SST TXT vPro VT-x VT-d EPT MPX SGX Secure Key SMEP SIPP IPT TSX
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