Xeon E5-2686 v4

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Xeon E5-2686 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 E5-2686 v4 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

5,309 Rank: 611
Rank Name Score Visual
607 Core i5-7600T 5,317
+0.2%
608 Core i5-1145G7 5,316
+0.1%
609 Xeon Gold 5122 5,312
+0.1%
610 Core i5-8500T 5,310
+0%
611 Xeon E5-2686 v4 5,309
612 Pentium Gold G5500 5,307
+-0%
613 Core i5-7440EQ 5,307
+-0%
614 Xeon E3-1225 v6 5,305
-0.1%
615 Xeon W-2133 5,304
-0.1%
616 Core i3-7100 5,304
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Xeon E5-2686 v4 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

5,440 Rank: 418
Rank Name Score Visual
414 Ryzen 7 1700X 5,452
+0.2%
415 Xeon Gold 6240 5,449
+0.2%
416 Core i7-6700K 5,447
+0.1%
417 Core i7-9700KF 5,445
+0.1%
418 Xeon E5-2686 v4 5,440
419 Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE 5,432
-0.1%
420 Xeon Gold 5115 5,428
-0.2%
421 Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 5,427
-0.2%
422 Core i7-5960X 5,427
-0.2%
423 Core Ultra 5 134U 5,427
-0.2%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Xeon E5-2686 v4 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

5,221 Rank: 797
Rank Name Score Visual
793 Core i7 X 000 5,224
+0.1%
794 Core i7-8750H 5,223
+0%
795 Core i7-4558U 5,223
+0%
796 Core i7-6567U 5,222
+0%
797 Xeon E5-2686 v4 5,221
798 Core i5-4460S 5,221
+0%
799 Pentium G4600T 5,220
+-0%
800 Ryzen 5 4600HS 5,218
-0.1%
801 Athlon 3000G 5,216
-0.1%
802 Core i5-6267U 5,215
-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 E5-2686 v4 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

5,300 Rank: 228
Rank Name Score Visual
224 Xeon E5-2697 v4 5,331
+0.6%
225 Core i9-9920X 5,330
+0.6%
226 Xeon W-3235 5,311
+0.2%
227 Xeon E5-2696 v3 5,301
+0%
228 Xeon E5-2686 v4 5,300
229 Core Ultra 5 226V 5,299
+-0%
230 Xeon Gold 6146 5,294
-0.1%
231 Xeon Gold 6246 5,292
-0.2%
232 Xeon Gold 6138T 5,290
-0.2%
233 Ryzen 7 8840HS 5,286
-0.3%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Xeon E5-2686 v4 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

5,353 Rank: 259
Rank Name Score Visual
255 Xeon Gold 5218 5,359
+0.1%
256 Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H 5,358
+0.1%
257 Xeon Silver 4216 5,357
+0.1%
258 Core i7-12700H 5,356
+0.1%
259 Xeon E5-2686 v4 5,353
260 Ryzen 7 7840U 5,349
-0.1%
261 Xeon Gold 6130 5,345
-0.1%
262 Xeon w3-2435 5,345
-0.1%
263 Ryzen 9 6900HS 5,339
-0.3%
264 Ryzen 7 6800H 5,338
-0.3%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Xeon E5-2686 v4 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

5,243 Rank: 259
Rank Name Score Visual
255 Xeon Gold 6144 5,256
+0.2%
256 Ryzen Threadripper 2950X 5,252
+0.2%
257 Ryzen 7 7840U 5,249
+0.1%
258 Xeon W-1290P 5,246
+0.1%
259 Xeon E5-2686 v4 5,243
260 Ryzen 7 5800 5,242
+-0%
261 Ryzen 7 3800X 5,240
-0.1%
262 Ryzen 7 8840HS 5,236
-0.1%
263 Ryzen 7 3800XT 5,235
-0.2%
264 Core i9-11900KF 5,235
-0.2%

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Xeon E5-2686 v4 Details

The Intel Xeon E5-2686 v4 is designed for high-performance server environments where multi-threaded workloads and reliability are paramount. Built on the Broadwell-EP microarchitecture and fabricated on a 14 nm process, this processor represents a mature offering in Intel's server lineup, originally launched in 2016. While it is now over seven years old, its robust feature set and strong multicore performance ensure it remains relevant in certain data center and enterprise applications. As of early 2026, it sits at the intersection of legacy reliability and enduring throughput, particularly in workloads that benefit from its 18-core, 36-thread configuration.

This processor features 18 physical cores, each capable of supporting simultaneous multithreading (SMT), allowing it to handle 36 threads concurrently. With a base clock of 2.3 GHz and a maximum turbo frequency of 3.0 GHz on a single core, the E5-2686 v4 delivers balanced performance across both sustained and burst workloads. It includes a substantial cache hierarchy: 0.563 MiB of L1 cache per core, 4.5 MiB of L2 cache, and a massive 45 MiB of shared L3 cache, which significantly reduces memory latency in multi-threaded scenarios. The CPU operates at a TDP of 145 W, requiring a capable cooling solution, and is designed for dual-socket systems using the LGA-2011-3 socket.

Memory support is enterprise-grade, with the processor supporting up to 1.5 TB of DDR4 memory across eight channels, delivering a maximum bandwidth of 96 GB/s. It supports Intel's QPI (QuickPath Interconnect) at 4.8 GT/s, enabling high-speed communication between processors in a dual-socket configuration. The chip also includes a wide array of instruction set extensions, including AVX2, AES-NI, and FMA3, which accelerate encryption, vectorized computations, and machine learning tasks.

In benchmark testing, the Xeon E5-2686 v4 achieves an overall Passmark score of 5,309, ranking #611 out of 2,060 processors. Its single-core performance scores 5,221, placing it at #797, while its multicore score of 5,440 ranks it #418. These results indicate that while the processor is not a leader in single-threaded tasks, it excels in parallel computing environments. It outperforms several mainstream desktop and workstation CPUs, such as the Core i7-9700KF and Ryzen 7 1700X, in multicore workloads, demonstrating its value in server and rendering applications.

The Xeon E5-2686 v4 is not a high-frequency, single-threaded powerhouse, but rather a workhorse for sustained, multi-threaded tasks. It competes effectively in environments requiring high throughput, such as virtualization, scientific simulations, and media encoding. While newer processors from both Intel and AMD have surpassed it in raw performance, the E5-2686 v4 remains a viable option for budget-conscious enterprises or organizations maintaining legacy systems. Its combination of core count, memory bandwidth, and enterprise features ensures it continues to serve as a reliable workhorse in server environments.
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Intel Xeon E5-2686 v4

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Xeon E5-2686 v4
Family: Xeon
Series: E5-2000
Model Number: E5-2686
Cores: 18
Threads: 36
Base Frequency: 2300 MHz
Turbo Frequency (1 core): 3000 MHz
Turbo Frequency (2 cores): 3000 MHz
Turbo Frequency (3 cores): 2800 MHz
Turbo Frequency (4 cores): 2700 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: 145 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Instruction Cache: 576.512 KiB (8-way set associative)
L1 Data Cache: 576.512 KiB (8-way set associative)
L2 Cache: 4.5 MiB (8-way set associative)
L3 Cache: 45 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 Flex Memory TVB
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