Xeon E5-2689 v4

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Xeon E5-2689 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 E5-2689 v4 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

5,599 Rank: 414
Rank Name Score Visual
410 Xeon Gold 5317 5,611
+0.2%
411 Core i7-9700F 5,608
+0.2%
412 Ryzen 5 3500 5,606
+0.1%
413 Xeon Platinum 8124M 5,601
+0%
414 Xeon E5-2689 v4 5,599
415 Xeon E-2124 5,599
+0%
416 Core i7-8709G 5,598
+-0%
417 Xeon E-2136 5,597
+-0%
418 Ryzen 7 PRO 1700 5,597
+-0%
419 EPYC 7401P 5,597
+-0%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Xeon E5-2689 v4 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

5,736 Rank: 305
Rank Name Score Visual
301 Xeon W-2150B 5,748
+0.2%
302 AMD Ryzen 5 1600X 5,748
+0.2%
303 Ryzen 7 3800XT 5,743
+0.1%
304 Ryzen 5 5600GT 5,741
+0.1%
305 Xeon E5-2689 v4 5,736
306 Core i9-9900KF 5,732
-0.1%
307 Core i7-8086K 5,731
-0.1%
308 Xeon W-3225 5,727
-0.2%
309 Xeon E-2386G 5,721
-0.3%
310 Ryzen Threadripper 1900X 5,720
-0.3%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Xeon E5-2689 v4 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

5,507 Rank: 546
Rank Name Score Visual
542 Xeon E3-1240 v3 5,516
+0.2%
543 Xeon E5-2699 v4 5,514
+0.1%
544 EPYC 7262 5,509
+0%
545 Xeon W-3265M 5,509
+0%
546 Xeon E5-2689 v4 5,507
547 FX-8320 5,507
+0%
548 Ryzen 7 5700U 5,507
+0%
549 Xeon E3-1230 V5 5,506
+-0%
550 Core i5-6600 5,506
+-0%
551 Core i3-8300T 5,505
+-0%

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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 E5-2689 v4 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

5,111 Rank: 320
Rank Name Score Visual
316 Xeon E5-4660 v4 5,127
+0.3%
317 Core i7-6950X 5,125
+0.3%
318 Xeon Gold 5120T 5,124
+0.3%
319 Xeon Gold 5315Y 5,114
+0.1%
320 Xeon E5-2689 v4 5,111
321 Xeon w3-2425 5,111
+0%
322 Xeon Gold 6244 5,103
-0.2%
323 Xeon E5-4650 v4 5,103
-0.2%
324 Xeon D-2187NT 5,101
-0.2%
325 Xeon Gold 6144 5,099
-0.2%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Xeon E5-2689 v4 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

5,141 Rank: 344
Rank Name Score Visual
340 Xeon Gold 6334 5,155
+0.3%
341 Ryzen 7 1700 5,150
+0.2%
342 Ryzen 7 PRO 1700 5,148
+0.1%
343 Xeon Gold 5117 5,142
+0%
344 Xeon E5-2689 v4 5,141
345 Ryzen 5 3600X 5,139
+-0%
346 Core i7-6950X 5,138
-0.1%
347 Xeon W-1350 5,135
-0.1%
348 Xeon Silver 4309Y 5,135
-0.1%
349 Xeon Gold 6244 5,134
-0.1%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Xeon E5-2689 v4 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

5,126 Rank: 327
Rank Name Score Visual
323 Core i7-10700K 5,136
+0.2%
324 Ryzen Threadripper 2920X 5,132
+0.1%
325 Xeon Gold 5215 5,127
+0%
326 Core i9-9900KF 5,127
+0%
327 Xeon E5-2689 v4 5,126
328 Core i9-9900K 5,126
+0%
329 Ryzen 9 5900HX 5,126
+0%
330 Xeon E5-2680 v4 5,122
-0.1%
331 Core i9-10900 5,120
-0.1%
332 Xeon W-1290 5,120
-0.1%

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Xeon E5-2689 v4 Details

The Xeon E5-2689 v4 represents a significant step forward in Intel's Broadwell EP server processor lineup, offering a balance of multi-threaded performance and power efficiency that remains relevant in enterprise environments. Released in 2016, this processor is now over seven years old, placing it firmly in the category of legacy server hardware. Despite its age, the Xeon E5-2689 v4 continues to hold its ground in multi-core performance, particularly for workloads that benefit from high thread counts and large cache memory.

Built on Intel's 14 nm process, the Xeon E5-2689 v4 features a 10-core, 20-thread design based on the Broadwell microarchitecture. It operates at a base clock of 3.1 GHz, with a turbo frequency of up to 3.8 GHz, enabling it to deliver strong single-threaded performance when needed. The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 1.5 TB, thanks to its four-channel DDR4 memory controller, and is compatible with the C610 Series chipset. With a TDP of 165 W, it is designed for high-density server platforms, such as the Grantley EP 2S, where thermal management is a key consideration.

The Xeon E5-2689 v4 includes a robust cache hierarchy, featuring 2.5 MiB of L2 cache and a substantial 25 MiB L3 cache, which helps reduce memory latency in data-intensive workloads. It supports QPI at a bus speed of 4.8 GHz, allowing for efficient communication between multiple sockets in dual-processor systems. The processor also supports advanced features such as Intel Turbo Boost 2.0, Hyper-Threading, and Intel vPro technology, which enhances manageability and security in enterprise settings.

In benchmark testing, the Xeon E5-2689 v4 achieves an Overall Score of 5599, placing it at #414 among 2060 processors, with a Singlecore Score of 5507 (#546) and a Multicore Score of 5736 (#305). Its multicore performance is particularly strong, ranking just behind several high-end consumer CPUs such as the Ryzen 5 5600GT and Ryzen 7 3800XT. However, its single-core performance lags behind the latest processors, as evidenced by its position behind the Xeon W-3265M and EPYC 7262 in the single-core rankings.

While the Xeon E5-2689 v4 is no longer competitive with modern high-end CPUs, its performance in multi-threaded workloads makes it a viable option for legacy server environments, virtualization, and data center applications where cost-effective, reliable processing power is essential. As of March 2026, it remains a dependable choice for businesses that prioritize stability and compatibility over cutting-edge performance.
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Intel Xeon E5-2689 v4

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Xeon E5-2689 v4
Family: Xeon
Series: E5-2000
Model Number: E5-2689
Cores: 10
Threads: 20
Base Frequency: 3100 MHz
Turbo Frequency (1 core): 3800 MHz
Turbo Frequency (2 cores): 3800 MHz
Turbo Frequency (3 cores): 3700 MHz
Turbo Frequency (4 cores): 3700 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 31x (locked)
Microarchitecture: Broadwell
Core Name: Broadwell
Core Family: 6
Core Model: 4F
Chipset: C610
Target Segment: Server
Max CPUs: 2
TDP: 165 W
Release Price: $2,723.00

Cache Specifications

L1 Instruction Cache: 320.512 KiB (8-way set associative)
L1 Data Cache: 320.512 KiB (8-way set associative)
L2 Cache: 2.5 MiB (8-way set associative)
L3 Cache: 25 MiB (20-way set associative)

Memory Specifications

Maximum Memory: 1,536 GB

Physical Specifications

Process: 14 nm
Die Area: 246.24 mm²
Transistor Count: 3.20 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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