Xeon E5-2679 v4

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Xeon E5-2679 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 E5-2679 v4 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

5,868 Rank: 295
Rank Name Score Visual
291 Core i9-9980HK 5,873
+0.1%
292 Ryzen 7 2700E 5,871
+0.1%
293 EPYC 7H12 5,870
+0%
294 Core 5 120U 5,870
+0%
295 Xeon E5-2679 v4 5,868
296 Xeon W-2175 5,864
-0.1%
297 Core 7 150U 5,863
-0.1%
298 EPYC 7351 5,862
-0.1%
299 Ryzen 7 3700X 5,861
-0.1%
300 Xeon E-2126G 5,861
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Xeon E5-2679 v4 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

6,874 Rank: 112
Rank Name Score Visual
108 Xeon E5-2696 v4 6,912
+0.6%
109 Xeon Gold 6210U 6,910
+0.5%
110 Xeon D-2183IT 6,899
+0.4%
111 Xeon W-3275M 6,885
+0.2%
112 Xeon E5-2679 v4 6,874
113 Xeon Gold 6148 6,859
-0.2%
114 Xeon Silver 4416+ 6,858
-0.2%
115 Core i9-7960X 6,857
-0.2%
116 Xeon Gold 6154 6,840
-0.5%
117 Core i9-13900HX 6,819
-0.8%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Xeon E5-2679 v4 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

5,197 Rank: 810
Rank Name Score Visual
806 Core i7-6700HQ 5,206
+0.2%
807 Ryzen 5 2600H 5,204
+0.1%
808 Xeon E5-4660 v4 5,199
+0%
809 Core i5-9400T 5,198
+0%
810 Xeon E5-2679 v4 5,197
811 Core i7-6820EQ 5,190
-0.1%
812 Xeon Gold 5120T 5,190
-0.1%
813 FX-8120 5,189
-0.2%
814 AMD Ryzen 5 1400 5,188
-0.2%
815 Xeon D-1622 5,186
-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 E5-2679 v4 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

5,514 Rank: 177
Rank Name Score Visual
173 Xeon E5-2699 v4 5,522
+0.1%
174 Xeon E5-2696 v4 5,519
+0.1%
175 Xeon Gold 6150 5,517
+0.1%
176 Ryzen AI 9 365 5,515
+0%
177 Xeon E5-2679 v4 5,514
178 Ryzen 5 7600 5,509
-0.1%
179 Xeon Silver 4314 5,508
-0.1%
180 Xeon Gold 6152 5,498
-0.3%
181 Xeon W-2195 5,497
-0.3%
182 Ryzen 5 7500F 5,491
-0.4%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Xeon E5-2679 v4 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

5,584 Rank: 187
Rank Name Score Visual
183 Ryzen 9 7940HS 5,597
+0.2%
184 Xeon E5-2699 v4 5,596
+0.2%
185 Xeon w5-2445 5,586
+0%
186 Xeon Gold 6142M 5,585
+0%
187 Xeon E5-2679 v4 5,584
188 Ryzen 9 8945HS 5,582
+-0%
189 Xeon E5-4669 v4 5,575
-0.2%
190 Xeon Gold 6240 5,572
-0.2%
191 Ryzen 7 8845HS 5,544
-0.7%
192 EPYC 7272 5,543
-0.7%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Xeon E5-2679 v4 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

5,370 Rank: 221
Rank Name Score Visual
217 Core i9-13900H 5,375
+0.1%
218 Ryzen 7 5800XT 5,374
+0.1%
219 EPYC 7401P 5,372
+0%
220 Xeon Gold 6130 5,370
+0%
221 Xeon E5-2679 v4 5,370
222 Xeon Gold 6246 5,365
-0.1%
223 Core i9-9820X 5,363
-0.1%
224 Ryzen 7 5800X 5,362
-0.1%
225 Xeon E5-2698 v4 5,361
-0.2%
226 Xeon W-2155 5,356
-0.3%

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Xeon E5-2679 v4 Details

Ranked #295 of 2060 in overall performance, the Intel Xeon E5-2679 v4 delivers a measured score of 5868, placing it firmly in the upper tier of server-grade processors from its era. While this benchmark may not rank among the top 50, it still reflects a capable multi-threaded workhorse built for demanding workloads. The processor’s standout feature is its 20-core, 40-thread architecture, a significant advantage in multi-threaded applications such as virtualization, rendering, and scientific computing. Despite being released in 2016, the Xeon E5-2679 v4 remains relevant in environments where cost-effective, high-core-count computing is prioritized over the latest single-core performance.

The chip is built on Intel’s Broadwell-EP microarchitecture at a 14 nm process, showcasing the company’s transition to more efficient transistor fabrication. With a base clock of 2.5 GHz and a turbo frequency of up to 3.3 GHz, it supports Intel’s Turbo Boost 2.0 technology, which dynamically increases clock speeds depending on workload and thermal conditions. The processor features a massive 50 MiB L3 cache, a key advantage in data-intensive applications, while the L2 cache totals 5 MiB and L1 caches are 0.625 MiB each for both instruction and data. This cache hierarchy ensures rapid data access, reducing latency in high-throughput scenarios.

Designed for the server market, the Xeon E5-2679 v4 operates at a TDP of 200 W and uses the LGA-2011-3 socket, making it compatible with high-end workstation and server platforms like the Grantley EP 2S. It supports up to 1.5 TB of DDR4 memory and can handle up to 40 PCIe lanes, enabling the use of multiple high-speed storage devices and accelerators. It also includes features such as Intel vPro, Intel TXT, and Intel VT-x for enhanced security and virtualization. The processor supports AVX2 and AES-NI, making it suitable for encryption, compression, and machine learning workloads.

While the Xeon E5-2679 v4 lacks integrated graphics, its focus remains on raw compute power. Its performance is most competitive in multi-core environments, where it ranks #112 in multicore performance—outperforming many modern consumer CPUs in sustained workloads. However, in single-core performance, it lags behind newer processors, ranking #810 with a score of 5197, which limits its appeal for latency-sensitive applications. Despite being over seven years old, the Xeon E5-2679 v4 continues to serve as a reliable option in cost-sensitive server and workstation environments, particularly where high thread counts and memory bandwidth are essential. As of March 2026, it remains a viable choice for legacy systems and specific server deployments.
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Intel Xeon E5-2679 v4

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Xeon E5-2679 v4
Family: Xeon
Series: E5-2000
Model Number: E5-2679
Cores: 20
Threads: 40
Base Frequency: 2500 MHz
Turbo Frequency (1 core): 3300 MHz
Turbo Frequency (2 cores): 3300 MHz
Turbo Frequency (3 cores): 3200 MHz
Turbo Frequency (4 cores): 3200 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 25x (locked)
Microarchitecture: Broadwell
Core Name: Broadwell
Core Family: 6
Core Model: 4F
Chipset: C610
Target Segment: Server
Max CPUs: 2
TDP: 200 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 IPT TSX
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