Xeon E5-2687W v4

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Xeon E5-2687W 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 E5-2687W v4 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

5,346 Rank: 585
Rank Name Score Visual
581 Core i3-9300 5,358
+0.2%
582 Xeon Gold 5120T 5,355
+0.2%
583 Xeon E3-1275 v5 5,350
+0.1%
584 Core i5-7500 5,349
+0.1%
585 Xeon E5-2687W v4 5,346
586 Core i5-10400 5,345
+-0%
587 Core i7-9850HE 5,342
-0.1%
588 Xeon E5-1630 v4 5,340
-0.1%
589 Core i7-7820HK 5,338
-0.1%
590 Ryzen 7 4800U 5,336
-0.2%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Xeon E5-2687W v4 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

5,403 Rank: 435
Rank Name Score Visual
431 Ryzen 5 3600XT 5,414
+0.2%
432 Ryzen 7 5825U 5,414
+0.2%
433 Xeon E-2234 5,412
+0.2%
434 Ryzen 5 PRO 2600 5,412
+0.2%
435 Xeon E5-2687W v4 5,403
436 Xeon E-2246G 5,392
-0.2%
437 Xeon Gold 6134 5,389
-0.3%
438 Xeon Silver 4215 5,388
-0.3%
439 Xeon E-2186G 5,385
-0.3%
440 Xeon E-2274G 5,378
-0.5%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Xeon E5-2687W v4 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

5,308 Rank: 720
Rank Name Score Visual
716 Intel Core i7-4750HQ 5,313
+0.1%
717 Ryzen 3 PRO 1200 5,311
+0.1%
718 Ryzen 5 PRO 4650U 5,310
+0%
719 Xeon Gold 6240 5,309
+0%
720 Xeon E5-2687W v4 5,308
721 Ryzen 3 3300U 5,306
+-0%
722 Ryzen 3 1300X 5,303
-0.1%
723 Xeon E-2176M 5,302
-0.1%
724 Core i5-9400H 5,301
-0.1%
725 FX-770K 5,300
-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 E5-2687W v4 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

5,151 Rank: 304
Rank Name Score Visual
300 Ryzen 7 3700X 5,163
+0.2%
301 Xeon W-2155 5,160
+0.2%
302 Xeon E5-2680 v4 5,155
+0.1%
303 Core i9-10900 5,155
+0.1%
304 Xeon E5-2687W v4 5,151
305 Ryzen 7 7736U 5,144
-0.1%
306 Xeon Silver 4310T 5,141
-0.2%
307 Ryzen 7 6800U 5,139
-0.2%
308 Xeon W-1290E 5,136
-0.3%
309 Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U 5,133
-0.3%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Xeon E5-2687W v4 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

5,161 Rank: 337
Rank Name Score Visual
333 Core i9-9900K 5,172
+0.2%
334 Core i9-9900KF 5,171
+0.2%
335 Xeon W-1350P 5,171
+0.2%
336 Xeon E5-4660 v4 5,170
+0.2%
337 Xeon E5-2687W v4 5,161
338 Ryzen 5 3600XT 5,158
-0.1%
339 Xeon D-2187NT 5,157
-0.1%
340 Xeon Gold 6334 5,155
-0.1%
341 Ryzen 7 1700 5,150
-0.2%
342 Ryzen 7 PRO 1700 5,148
-0.3%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Xeon E5-2687W v4 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

5,193 Rank: 290
Rank Name Score Visual
286 Xeon Gold 5120 5,199
+0.1%
287 Ryzen 7 8840U 5,197
+0.1%
288 Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H 5,195
+0%
289 Ryzen 5 5600 5,194
+0%
290 Xeon E5-2687W v4 5,193
291 Xeon E5-2695 v4 5,192
+-0%
292 Xeon E5-4627 v4 5,190
-0.1%
293 Ryzen 7 7435HS 5,190
-0.1%
294 Core i7-6950X 5,187
-0.1%
295 Ryzen 7 6800H 5,180
-0.3%

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Xeon E5-2687W v4 Details

Built on Intel's Broadwell EP microarchitecture at a 14 nm process node, the Xeon E5-2687W v4 is a server-grade processor designed for high-performance workloads in enterprise environments. Released in 2016, this CPU is now over seven years old, placing it firmly in the legacy category for modern computing. Despite its age, the Xeon E5-2687W v4 remains a powerful option for systems requiring substantial multi-threaded performance, especially in data centers and high-end workstations where compatibility with older platforms is still relevant.

The processor features a 12-core, 24-thread design, leveraging Intel’s simultaneous multithreading (SMT) technology to maximize throughput. With a base clock speed of 3.0 GHz and a turbo frequency of up to 3.5 GHz on a single core, it delivers strong single-threaded performance for legacy applications. Turbo frequencies scale down to 3.2 GHz across all 12 cores, maintaining efficiency under full load. The chip is manufactured using CMOS technology and includes a substantial 30 MiB L3 cache, complemented by 3 MiB of L2 cache and 0.75 MiB of L1 cache split between data and instructions.

The Xeon E5-2687W v4 operates on the C610 Series chipset with a QPI bus running at 9.6 GT/s (4.8 GHz effective), supporting up to two CPU sockets in a dual-processor configuration. It supports DDR4 memory with a maximum capacity of 1.5 TB and features a 160 W TDP, indicating a high power draw typical of server-class CPUs. The processor supports advanced instruction sets including AVX, AVX2, AES-NI, and Intel’s Turbo Boost 2.0, enhancing performance in encryption, virtualization, and scientific computing.

In benchmark testing, the Xeon E5-2687W v4 achieves a Passmark Overall Score of 5346, ranking #585 out of 2060 processors. Its single-core score is 5308 (#720), and its multicore score is 5403 (#435). These results indicate that while it performs well in multi-threaded tasks, its single-core performance lags behind modern consumer and even server-grade CPUs. It ranks slightly ahead of the Xeon E-2246G and Xeon Gold 6134, but trails behind newer processors like the Ryzen 5 PRO 2600 and Ryzen 5 3600XT.

Given its age, the Xeon E5-2687W v4 is best suited for legacy server environments or systems where cost-effective, high-core-count processors are needed for sustained workloads such as virtualization, database management, or rendering. While it no longer competes with today’s top-tier CPUs, it remains a viable option for enterprises with existing infrastructure built around Intel’s Broadwell EP platform. As of March 2026, it is a reliable, albeit outdated, workhorse in the server market.
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Intel Xeon E5-2687W v4

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Xeon E5-2687W v4
Family: Xeon
Series: E5-2600
Model Number: E5-2687W
Cores: 12
Threads: 24
Base Frequency: 3000 MHz
Turbo Frequency (1 core): 3500 MHz
Turbo Frequency (2 cores): 3500 MHz
Turbo Frequency (3 cores): 3300 MHz
Turbo Frequency (4 cores): 3200 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 30x (locked)
Microarchitecture: Broadwell
Core Name: Broadwell
Core Family: 6
Core Model: 4F
Chipset: C610
Target Segment: Server
Max CPUs: 2
TDP: 160 W
Release Price: $2,141.00

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: 1,536 GB

Physical Specifications

Process: 14 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 SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 AVX AVX2 BMI1 BMI2 FMA3 AES F16C NX HT TBT 2.0 EIST TXT vPro EPT TSX
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