Xeon E5-2680 v2

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Xeon E5-2680 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 E5-2680 v2 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,757 Rank: 1059
Rank Name Score Visual
1055 Pentium G4560T 4,760
+0.1%
1056 Core i5-3330S 4,760
+0.1%
1057 Core i5-8210Y 4,758
+0%
1058 Core i5-2560M 4,757
+0%
1059 Xeon E5-2680 v2 4,757
1060 Celeron G3920 4,756
+-0%
1061 Core i7-2600S 4,756
+-0%
1062 Core i5-3360M 4,756
+-0%
1063 Pentium Gold G6405 4,756
+-0%
1064 Xeon E3-1290 4,750
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Xeon E5-2680 v2 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,779 Rank: 876
Rank Name Score Visual
872 Xeon E3-1225 v3 4,780
+0%
873 Xeon E3-1225 v6 4,779
+0%
874 Xeon D-1520 4,779
+0%
875 Xeon L5639 4,779
+0%
876 Xeon E5-2680 v2 4,779
877 Ryzen 5 1400 4,777
+-0%
878 Core i5-6440HQ 4,776
-0.1%
879 Ryzen 5 2400GE 4,775
-0.1%
880 Core i7-4810MQ 4,775
-0.1%
881 Ryzen 7 2700U 4,774
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Xeon E5-2680 v2 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,743 Rank: 1121
Rank Name Score Visual
1117 Core i7 870 4,749
+0.1%
1118 Xeon E5-2470 v2 4,748
+0.1%
1119 Core i7-2920XM 4,746
+0.1%
1120 Core i3-6157U 4,743
+0%
1121 Xeon E5-2680 v2 4,743
1122 Core i3-3210 4,742
+-0%
1123 Core M3-7Y30 4,741
+-0%
1124 EPYC 7551 4,741
+-0%
1125 Core i5-2400 4,737
-0.1%
1126 Core i7-2655LE 4,735
-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 E5-2680 v2 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,924 Rank: 424
Rank Name Score Visual
420 Xeon E5-2618L v4 4,932
+0.2%
421 Core i7-9700KF 4,929
+0.1%
422 Core i9-9980HK 4,924
+0%
423 Ryzen 7 1700X 4,924
+0%
424 Xeon E5-2680 v2 4,924
425 Ryzen 5 3500 4,922
+-0%
426 Xeon E5-2640 v4 4,920
-0.1%
427 Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X 4,919
-0.1%
428 Ryzen 7 2700 4,918
-0.1%
429 Xeon W-2135 4,915
-0.2%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Xeon E5-2680 v2 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

5,009 Rank: 419
Rank Name Score Visual
415 Xeon E-2286M 5,018
+0.2%
416 Core i9-10980HK 5,018
+0.2%
417 Core Ultra 7 165U 5,017
+0.2%
418 Ryzen 5 2600E 5,014
+0.1%
419 Xeon E5-2680 v2 5,009
420 Xeon E-2336 5,007
+-0%
421 Core i7-6900K 4,997
-0.2%
422 Ryzen 5 1600 4,997
-0.2%
423 Core i7-5960X 4,993
-0.3%
424 Ryzen 5 4600U 4,992
-0.3%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Xeon E5-2680 v2 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,890 Rank: 477
Rank Name Score Visual
473 Xeon E5-2630 v4 4,895
+0.1%
474 Xeon D-1567 4,895
+0.1%
475 Core i9-9880H 4,894
+0.1%
476 Ryzen 7 2700X 4,890
+0%
477 Xeon E5-2680 v2 4,890
478 Xeon E5-4655 v4 4,889
+-0%
479 Core i5-8600 4,888
+-0%
480 Xeon E5-2667 v2 4,888
+-0%
481 Ryzen 3 3300X 4,888
+-0%
482 Ryzen 7 PRO 4750U 4,887
-0.1%

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Xeon E5-2680 v2 Details

As of March 2026, the Intel Xeon E5-2680 v2 remains a notable server-grade processor from the Ivy Bridge-EP generation, originally launched in September 2013. Despite its age, it continues to hold relevance in legacy enterprise environments where multi-threaded workloads and ECC memory support are critical. The processor is built on a 22 nm process and features a 10-core, 20-thread design enabled by Intel Hyper-Threading, with a base frequency of 2.8 GHz and a turbo boost up to 3.6 GHz. It operates within a 115 W TDP, requiring robust cooling solutions, particularly in multi-socket configurations. The Xeon E5-2680 v2 supports quad-channel DDR3 memory up to 1866 MHz and can address up to 768 GB of system memory, making it suitable for data-intensive applications. Its FCLGA2011 socket and support for up to two CPUs in a symmetric multiprocessing (SMP) setup allow for scalable server deployments.

The Xeon E5-2680 v2 lacks integrated graphics, requiring a discrete GPU for visual output, which underscores its focus on compute performance rather than multimedia tasks. It supports a range of advanced features including Intel VT-x, VT-d, EPT, AES-NI, AVX, and AVX2, enabling efficient virtualization, encryption, and high-performance computing. The processor's cache hierarchy includes 61 MiB of L1, 244 MiB of L2, and a substantial 23.8 MiB of L3 cache, which helps sustain high throughput in multi-threaded environments. With 1.4 billion transistors and a locked multiplier, it offers limited overclocking potential but excels in stable, high-load scenarios.

In benchmark testing, the Xeon E5-2680 v2 achieves a single-core score of 4743, ranking #1120 of 2060, and a multicore score of 4779, placing it #873 of 2060. Its overall score of 4757 ranks it #1058 among CPUs, indicating solid mid-tier performance for its era. While it trails modern processors by a wide margin—top-tier chips like the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX score over 9000 overall—the E5-2680 v2 still competes favorably with some contemporary low-power and mid-range desktop CPUs. It performs well in number crunching and data processing workloads, as reflected in its Passmark scores: 4924 in Number Crunching, 5009 in Data Processing, and 4890 in Physics Compute.

Despite its outdated architecture by today’s standards, the Xeon E5-2680 v2 remains a viable option for legacy server environments, virtualization clusters, and high-availability systems where ECC memory, multi-socket scalability, and long-term stability are more important than raw performance. Its continued presence in the benchmark rankings highlights its enduring utility in enterprise settings, even as newer platforms dominate the high-end market.
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Intel Xeon E5-2680 v2

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Xeon E5-2680 v2
Model Number: E5-2680V2
Cores: 10
Threads: 20
Base Frequency: 2800 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 28x (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: HD Graphics
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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