Xeon E5-2697 v2

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Xeon E5-2697 v2

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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 E5-2697 v2 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,975 Rank: 896
Rank Name Score Visual
892 Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U 4,978
+0.1%
893 Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U 4,976
+0%
894 Core i3-4170 4,976
+0%
895 Pentium G4560 4,975
+0%
896 Xeon E5-2697 v2 4,975
897 Core i7-6560U 4,972
-0.1%
898 Core i7-7560U 4,970
-0.1%
899 Core i5-6500T 4,967
-0.2%
900 Xeon E3-1275 V2 4,966
-0.2%
901 Core i5-3570K 4,964
-0.2%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Xeon E5-2697 v2 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

5,193 Rank: 517
Rank Name Score Visual
513 Xeon E-2288G 5,205
+0.2%
514 Ryzen 3 PRO 3200G 5,201
+0.2%
515 Xeon E-2126G 5,198
+0.1%
516 Ryzen 5 1600X 5,194
+0%
517 Xeon E5-2697 v2 5,193
518 Xeon E5-2603 v4 5,191
+-0%
519 Xeon E5-2650 v4 5,189
-0.1%
520 Ryzen 3 7440U 5,187
-0.1%
521 Ryzen 5 3500X 5,186
-0.1%
522 Core i7-10850H 5,186
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Xeon E5-2697 v2 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,830 Rank: 1054
Rank Name Score Visual
1050 Pentium G3420 4,837
+0.1%
1051 Core i3-4160T 4,836
+0.1%
1052 Core i3-3240 4,835
+0.1%
1053 Xeon E5-2628L v4 4,833
+0.1%
1054 Xeon E5-2697 v2 4,830
1055 Core i7-3635QM 4,828
+-0%
1056 Core i7-2960XM 4,827
-0.1%
1057 Core i7-3615QM 4,825
-0.1%
1058 Core i5-7440HQ 4,823
-0.1%
1059 Xeon Silver 4108 4,822
-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 E5-2697 v2 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,993 Rank: 388
Rank Name Score Visual
384 Core i9-10900T 4,999
+0.1%
385 Core i7-6900K 4,997
+0.1%
386 Ryzen 9 4900HS 4,997
+0.1%
387 Xeon E-2336 4,996
+0.1%
388 Xeon E5-2697 v2 4,993
389 Xeon Silver 4116T 4,992
+-0%
390 Xeon Silver 4116 4,991
+-0%
391 Core 7 150U 4,991
+-0%
392 Xeon Gold 5115 4,986
-0.1%
393 Ryzen 7 4800H 4,986
-0.1%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Xeon E5-2697 v2 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

5,094 Rank: 377
Rank Name Score Visual
373 Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE 5,099
+0.1%
374 Core i7-7820X 5,096
+0%
375 Xeon Silver 4214 5,095
+0%
376 Xeon E5-4650 v4 5,094
+0%
377 Xeon E5-2697 v2 5,094
378 Core i5-12400F 5,093
+-0%
379 Ryzen Z1 5,092
+-0%
380 Ryzen 7 5700U 5,089
-0.1%
381 Xeon D-1587 5,085
-0.2%
382 Xeon E5-2660 v4 5,081
-0.3%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Xeon E5-2697 v2 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,953 Rank: 424
Rank Name Score Visual
420 Ryzen 7 7730U 4,960
+0.1%
421 Xeon E-2226G 4,956
+0.1%
422 Xeon E-2176G 4,954
+0%
423 Xeon E-2246G 4,953
+0%
424 Xeon E5-2697 v2 4,953
425 Core i9-10900T 4,950
-0.1%
426 Xeon E-2378 4,948
-0.1%
427 Ryzen 7 4800U 4,946
-0.1%
428 Xeon E-2146G 4,944
-0.2%
429 Core 5 120U 4,944
-0.2%

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Xeon E5-2697 v2 Details

Ranked #895 of 2060 in overall performance, the Intel Xeon E5-2697 v2 presents a compelling case for server and workstation use, particularly in environments where multicore throughput is prioritized over single-threaded efficiency. With a multicore score of 5193 and a single-core score of 4830, the processor demonstrates a strong balance between parallel workloads and general responsiveness, though its performance is now firmly rooted in the past given its 2013 release. As of March 2026, this Ivy Bridge-EP-based CPU, built on a 22 nm process, is no longer competitive with modern desktop or server chips but remains relevant in legacy systems and budget server deployments.

The Xeon E5-2697 v2 is a 12-core processor with a base clock of 2.7 GHz and a turbo frequency of up to 3.5 GHz, leveraging Intel's Simultaneous Multithreading (SMT) to deliver 24 threads. This architecture, while outdated by today's standards, was a significant leap in server scalability when introduced. The chip integrates 30 MB of L3 cache, with 0.061 MiB of L1 and 0.244 MiB of L2 cache per core, supporting quad-channel DDR3 memory and up to 768 GB of ECC-capable RAM. The 130 W TDP reflects its power-hungry nature, necessitating robust cooling, especially in multi-socket configurations.

Despite lacking integrated graphics, the Xeon E5-2697 v2 excels in virtualization and data-intensive tasks. It supports advanced instruction sets including AVX, AVX2, AES-NI, and BMI1/BMI2, enabling efficient encryption, compression, and scientific computing. Features such as Intel VT-x, VT-d, and EPT enhance virtual machine performance and I/O isolation, making it a solid choice for virtualization platforms. Its support for two-way SMP allows for scaling in server environments, although modern dual-socket solutions now dominate this space.

In benchmarking, the processor performs modestly compared to current offerings. It ranks just behind the Ryzen 3 PRO 3200G and ahead of the Core i7-6560U, placing it in the mid-tier of older server CPUs. While its multicore performance is competitive with some mid-range modern chips, its single-core score lags significantly behind today’s top performers, which now exceed 8,000 in single-threaded benchmarks. The Xeon E5-2697 v2 remains a reliable workhorse for legacy applications and server environments where cost-effective scalability is more critical than raw speed.

For users requiring a capable, cost-effective server CPU that can handle virtualization, data processing, or multi-threaded workloads without the need for cutting-edge performance, the Xeon E5-2697 v2 still holds value. However, for modern computing demands, it is best suited for secondary roles or systems where upgrading is not feasible. As of 2026, this processor represents a transitional design bridging the gap between early 2010s server architecture and today’s high-core-count, high-efficiency platforms.
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Intel Xeon E5-2697 v2

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Xeon E5-2697 v2
Cores: 12
Threads: 24
Base Frequency: 2700 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 27x (locked)
Core Name: Ivy Bridge-EP
Socket: Socket 2011
Package:
Target Segment: Server
TDP: 130 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 62.464 KiB
L2 Cache: 0.244 MiB
L3 Cache: 28.610 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3

Physical Specifications

Process: 22 nm
Die Area: 160 mm²
Manufacturer: Intel

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 EIST TXT VT-x VT-d EPT SSE4a SHA AMD-Vi AMD-V TSME SenseMI SMT SME SEV
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