Xeon E5-2696 v4

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Xeon E5-2696 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 E5-2696 v4 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

6,080 Rank: 221
Rank Name Score Visual
217 Xeon W-3265M 6,091
+0.2%
218 Core i9-9900X 6,091
+0.2%
219 Core Ultra 5 226V 6,091
+0.2%
220 Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G 6,082
+0%
221 Xeon E5-2696 v4 6,080
222 Xeon E-2356G 6,080
+0%
223 Core i9-10900 6,078
+-0%
224 Xeon Gold 6346 6,075
-0.1%
225 Xeon W-3275M 6,070
-0.2%
226 Xeon Gold 6154 6,068
-0.2%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Xeon E5-2696 v4 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

6,912 Rank: 108
Rank Name Score Visual
104 Xeon W-3265M 6,965
+0.8%
105 Xeon Gold 6150 6,963
+0.7%
106 Xeon W-3345 6,935
+0.3%
107 EPYC 7F72 6,914
+0%
108 Xeon E5-2696 v4 6,912
109 Xeon Gold 6210U 6,910
+-0%
110 Xeon D-2183IT 6,899
-0.2%
111 Xeon W-3275M 6,885
-0.4%
112 Xeon E5-2679 v4 6,874
-0.5%
113 Xeon Gold 6148 6,859
-0.8%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Xeon E5-2696 v4 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

5,526 Rank: 540
Rank Name Score Visual
536 Core i5-1038NG7 5,530
+0.1%
537 Xeon E5-2697A v4 5,528
+0%
538 Xeon W-3275M 5,527
+0%
539 Core i3-9100 5,526
+0%
540 Xeon E5-2696 v4 5,526
541 Core i5-10300H 5,522
-0.1%
542 Xeon E3-1240 v3 5,516
-0.2%
543 Xeon E5-2699 v4 5,514
-0.2%
544 EPYC 7262 5,509
-0.3%
545 Xeon W-3265M 5,509
-0.3%

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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 E5-2696 v4 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

5,519 Rank: 174
Rank Name Score Visual
170 Xeon Gold 6252 5,532
+0.2%
171 EPYC 7401P 5,531
+0.2%
172 EPYC 7282 5,528
+0.2%
173 Xeon E5-2699 v4 5,522
+0.1%
174 Xeon E5-2696 v4 5,519
175 Xeon Gold 6150 5,517
+-0%
176 Ryzen AI 9 365 5,515
-0.1%
177 Xeon E5-2679 v4 5,514
-0.1%
178 Ryzen 5 7600 5,509
-0.2%
179 Xeon Silver 4314 5,508
-0.2%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Xeon E5-2696 v4 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

5,604 Rank: 181
Rank Name Score Visual
177 Xeon Platinum 8124M 5,621
+0.3%
178 Core i9-10940X 5,619
+0.3%
179 Xeon Gold 5317 5,618
+0.2%
180 Xeon Gold 6152 5,605
+0%
181 Xeon E5-2696 v4 5,604
182 Xeon Gold 6230 5,598
-0.1%
183 Ryzen 9 7940HS 5,597
-0.1%
184 Xeon E5-2699 v4 5,596
-0.1%
185 Xeon w5-2445 5,586
-0.3%
186 Xeon Gold 6142M 5,585
-0.3%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Xeon E5-2696 v4 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

5,412 Rank: 206
Rank Name Score Visual
202 Ryzen 9 8945HS 5,448
+0.7%
203 Core i5-13500 5,442
+0.6%
204 Xeon W-2175 5,441
+0.5%
205 Xeon E5-2699 v4 5,426
+0.3%
206 Xeon E5-2696 v4 5,412
207 Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX 5,410
+-0%
208 Core i9-9900X 5,409
-0.1%
209 Ryzen 7 7840HS 5,408
-0.1%
210 Xeon Gold 6136 5,407
-0.1%
211 Xeon E5-4669 v4 5,405
-0.1%

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Xeon E5-2696 v4 Details

The Xeon E5-2696 v4 represents a significant evolution in Intel's server-class processor lineup, building upon the foundation of its predecessor with refined performance and enhanced scalability. While released several years ago, the processor remains relevant in server environments where reliability and multi-threaded workloads are prioritized. As of March 2026, the E5-2696 v4 continues to hold its ground in data centers and enterprise applications, particularly where high core counts and robust memory support are critical.

Designed for server use, the Xeon E5-2696 v4 is based on Intel's Broadwell EP microarchitecture, fabricated on a 14 nm process. This processor features 22 cores and 44 threads, enabled by Intel's Simultaneous Multithreading (SMT) technology, allowing it to handle highly parallelized workloads efficiently. With a base clock speed of 2.2 GHz and a turbo frequency reaching up to 3.7 GHz on a single core, the CPU delivers strong performance across both sustained and burst workloads. The turbo boost behavior scales intelligently, reducing frequency as more cores are active, with a minimum of 2.8 GHz for 22 cores.

The chip's cache hierarchy includes 5.5 MiB of L2 cache and a substantial 55 MiB of L3 cache, which helps reduce memory latency and supports large-scale data processing. It operates on a QPI (QuickPath Interconnect) bus with a 4800 MHz speed and a 9600 MT/s data rate, ensuring high bandwidth between processors in multi-socket systems. The processor supports up to two CPUs per system and features a TDP of 150 W, indicating efficient power management for server-scale deployments.

Memory support is a standout feature, with the E5-2696 v4 capable of handling up to 1.5 TiB of DDR4 memory, providing ample capacity for virtualization, databases, and memory-intensive applications. It supports up to 40 PCIe lanes, allowing for flexible expansion with high-speed storage and network adapters. The processor includes a full suite of enterprise-grade technologies, such as Intel vPro, TXT, EPT, and AES-NI, ensuring security, virtualization, and encryption capabilities.

In benchmark testing, the Xeon E5-2696 v4 achieves an overall score of 6080, ranking #221 out of 2060 processors, with a single-core score of 5526 (#539) and a multicore score of 6912 (#108). This indicates that while its single-threaded performance is competitive among server CPUs, its true strength lies in multi-threaded applications, where it excels against many modern consumer and workstation processors. It ranks above CPUs like the Xeon E5-2679 v4 and Xeon E5-2699 v4, but slightly below higher-end models such as the Xeon W-3345 and Xeon Gold 6150.

Given its core count, memory bandwidth, and enterprise features, the Xeon E5-2696 v4 remains a solid choice for servers handling virtualization, cloud computing, and scientific workloads. While newer architectures offer superior single-core performance, the E5-2696 v4 remains a cost-effective option for businesses requiring high thread throughput and scalability in a 2-socket platform. As of 2026, it holds a well-defined niche in the server market, where its balance of power, efficiency, and reliability continues to be valued.
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Intel Xeon E5-2696 v4

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Xeon E5-2696 v4
Family: Xeon
Series: E5-2000
Model Number: E5-2696
Cores: 22
Threads: 44
Base Frequency: 2200 MHz
Turbo Frequency (1 core): 3700 MHz
Turbo Frequency (2 cores): 3700 MHz
Turbo Frequency (3 cores): 3500 MHz
Turbo Frequency (4 cores): 3400 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 22x (locked)
Microarchitecture: Broadwell
Core Name: Broadwell
Core Family: 6
Core Model: 4F
Chipset: C610
Target Segment: Server
Max CPUs: 2
TDP: 150 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Instruction Cache: 704.512 KiB (8-way set associative)
L1 Data Cache: 704.512 KiB (8-way set associative)
L2 Cache: 5.5 MiB (8-way set associative)
L3 Cache: 55 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 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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