Xeon E5-2690 v4

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Xeon E5-2690 v4

Sysbuilds Alpha Stage!

Please take all results with a big grain of salt. Sysbuilds is in alpha stage at the moment which can lead to wrong data, strange counting errors, silly results and more. This site is under active development.

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 E5-2690 v4 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

5,504 Rank: 477
Rank Name Score Visual
473 Core i7-6850K 5,507
+0.1%
474 Xeon E5-1660 v4 5,505
+0%
475 Intel Core i7-4960HQ 5,505
+0%
476 FX-9590 5,505
+0%
477 Xeon E5-2690 v4 5,504
478 Core i7-6785R 5,504
+0%
479 Xeon Gold 6242 5,503
+-0%
480 Xeon E3-1285 v6 5,502
+-0%
481 Xeon Gold 6230 5,502
+-0%
482 Xeon Gold 6244 5,499
-0.1%

View full ranking →

Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Xeon E5-2690 v4 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

5,686 Rank: 321
Rank Name Score Visual
317 Ryzen 9 5980HX 5,702
+0.3%
318 Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X 5,701
+0.3%
319 EPYC 7301 5,695
+0.2%
320 Ryzen 7 7435HS 5,688
+0%
321 Xeon E5-2690 v4 5,686
322 Xeon W-1290 5,682
-0.1%
323 Xeon E5-2660 v4 5,679
-0.1%
324 Ryzen 7 4700G 5,678
-0.1%
325 Xeon E5-4660 v4 5,675
-0.2%
326 Core Ultra 5 226V 5,675
-0.2%

View full ranking →

Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Xeon E5-2690 v4 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

5,382 Rank: 661
Rank Name Score Visual
657 Ryzen 7 4800U 5,386
+0.1%
658 Core i3-9100T 5,385
+0.1%
659 Core i5-8400T 5,384
+0%
660 Core i7-5557U 5,384
+0%
661 Xeon E5-2690 v4 5,382
662 Xeon E3-1275 v6 5,380
+-0%
663 EPYC 7552 5,377
-0.1%
664 Xeon E5-4627 v4 5,377
-0.1%
665 Ryzen 3 2200G 5,377
-0.1%
666 Xeon Gold 5317 5,377
-0.1%

View full ranking →

Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Xeon E5-2690 v4 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

5,237 Rank: 254
Rank Name Score Visual
250 Xeon Gold 5218 5,250
+0.2%
251 Ryzen 7 8840U 5,249
+0.2%
252 Xeon Silver 4216 5,246
+0.2%
253 Xeon W-1290P 5,243
+0.1%
254 Xeon E5-2690 v4 5,237
255 Ryzen 7 5700G 5,237
+0%
256 Core i9-10900KF 5,235
+-0%
257 Core i9-10900K 5,235
+-0%
258 Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G 5,235
+-0%
259 Xeon E5-2682 v4 5,234
-0.1%

View full ranking →

Data Processing

Aggregated score for Xeon E5-2690 v4 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

5,278 Rank: 285
Rank Name Score Visual
281 Xeon E5-2695 v4 5,290
+0.2%
282 Core i9-9900X 5,290
+0.2%
283 Core i9-11900 5,282
+0.1%
284 Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X 5,281
+0.1%
285 Xeon E5-2690 v4 5,278
286 Ryzen Threadripper 1900X 5,273
-0.1%
287 Core i9-7900X 5,272
-0.1%
288 Xeon Gold 6126T 5,269
-0.2%
289 Xeon E5-2682 v4 5,269
-0.2%
290 Ryzen 9 4900H 5,269
-0.2%

View full ranking →

Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Xeon E5-2690 v4 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

5,201 Rank: 284
Rank Name Score Visual
280 Ryzen 7 5700 5,206
+0.1%
281 Core i7-7820X 5,205
+0.1%
282 Core Ultra 5 226V 5,205
+0.1%
283 Ryzen 5 5600X 5,203
+0%
284 Xeon E5-2690 v4 5,201
285 Xeon W-3223 5,199
+-0%
286 Xeon Gold 5120 5,199
+-0%
287 Ryzen 7 8840U 5,197
-0.1%
288 Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H 5,195
-0.1%
289 Ryzen 5 5600 5,194
-0.1%

View full ranking →

Xeon E5-2690 v4 Details

Built on Intel's Broadwell EP microarchitecture and fabricated using a 14 nm process, the Xeon E5-2690 v4 is a server-grade processor that was released in 2016. As of early 2026, this CPU is over seven years old, placing it firmly in the legacy category for modern server and workstation environments. Despite its age, it remains relevant in certain enterprise workloads due to its robust multi-threaded performance and enterprise-grade features. Designed for high-performance computing and data center applications, the processor is part of Intel’s Xeon E5-2000 series and is built to operate in dual-socket configurations, making it a popular choice for rack-mounted servers and professional workstations.

The Xeon E5-2690 v4 features a 14-core, 28-thread design with a base clock of 2.6 GHz and a maximum turbo frequency of 3.5 GHz on a single core, scaling down to 3.2 GHz when all cores are active. It integrates a total of 35 MiB of L3 cache, 3.5 MiB of L2 cache, and 0.876 MiB of L1 cache (split between instruction and data). The processor supports DDR4 memory, with a maximum capacity of 1.5 TB and a memory bandwidth of up to 9600 MT/s via QPI links. It is manufactured on a 306.18 mm² die with approximately 4.7 billion transistors and operates at a TDP of 135 W, requiring a robust cooling solution in high-density server environments.

Key enterprise features include support for Intel Virtualization Technology (Intel VT), Intel Trusted Execution Technology (TXT), and Intel vPro, enabling secure and manageable server deployments. The CPU also supports advanced instruction sets such as AVX2, AES-NI, and BMI1/BMI2, which accelerate encryption, vector processing, and data manipulation tasks. Additionally, it includes Intel Turbo Boost 2.0, Hyper-Threading, and Extended Page Tables (EPT), which enhance performance and virtualization efficiency.

In benchmark testing, the Xeon E5-2690 v4 achieves an overall PassMark score of 5504, ranking #477 out of 2060 processors. Its single-core performance scores 5382, placing it at #661, while its multicore score reaches 5686, ranking #321. These results indicate that while the CPU is no longer competitive with modern high-end processors, it remains a solid performer in multi-threaded workloads, particularly when compared to other CPUs in the same era. It outperforms older Xeons like the E5-2660 v4 but trails behind newer Intel and AMD offerings such as the Ryzen 7 7435HS and EPYC 7301.

Given its age, the Xeon E5-2690 v4 is best suited for legacy server environments, virtualization clusters, or cost-sensitive workstations where high core counts and ECC memory support are critical. While it cannot match the single-core performance of modern CPUs, its multicore capabilities and enterprise features make it a reliable option for applications such as database servers, software development, and media encoding in low-budget or second-hand setups. As of March 2026, it serves as a testament to Intel's server architecture design from the mid-2010s, offering a balance of performance and reliability in enterprise computing.
Frequently Compared

AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U 41 views

AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 3900 33 views

AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE 31 views

Intel Xeon Silver 4114 31 views

AMD EPYC 7452 29 views

AMD Ryzen Embedded R1505G 29 views

AMD EPYC 7302P 28 views

Intel Xeon Silver 4108 27 views

Intel Xeon Silver 4110 27 views

Intel Xeon W-3245 25 views

Intel Xeon E5-2690 v4

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Xeon E5-2690 v4
Family: Xeon
Series: E5-2000
Model Number: E5-2690
Cores: 14
Threads: 28
Base Frequency: 2600 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: 26x (locked)
Microarchitecture: Broadwell
Core Name: Broadwell
Core Family: 6
Core Model: 4F
Chipset: C610
Target Segment: Server
Max CPUs: 2
TDP: 135 W
Release Price: $2,090.00

Cache Specifications

L1 Instruction Cache: 448.512 KiB (8-way set associative)
L1 Data Cache: 448.512 KiB (8-way set associative)
L2 Cache: 3.5 MiB (8-way set associative)
L3 Cache: 35 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

CPU Features

MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 AVX AVX2 BMI1 BMI2 FMA3 AES F16C NX HT TBT 2.0 EIST TXT vPro EPT TSX
Related News

Milestone for Intel Foundry: Fortinet Becomes First External Customer for Intel 4 Process

Cybersecurity firm Fortinet has selected Intel as its first external foundry customer to manufacture its upcoming Securi...

3 sources · 1 week ago

4 sources · 6 days ago

3 sources · 1 week ago

Intel's €5 Billion Mega-Investment Boosts Chip Manufacturing Capacity in Ireland

Intel has announced a massive €5 billion investment into its Leixlip, Ireland facility. These funds are designated to si...

3 sources · 2 weeks ago

Intel 'Dunlow' Leaked: New Nova Lake-S Xeon Workstation Platform Featuring LGA1954

Intel is reportedly developing a new server platform codenamed 'Dunlow,' built upon the Nova Lake-S Xeon CPU family. The...

2 sources · 2 weeks ago

Login

Forgot your password?

Your experience on this site will be improved by allowing cookies.