Xeon E5-2697 v4

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Xeon E5-2697 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 E5-2697 v4 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

5,527 Rank: 459
Rank Name Score Visual
455 Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G 5,540
+0.2%
456 Ryzen 7 2700 5,536
+0.2%
457 Xeon E3-1270 v6 5,530
+0.1%
458 Core i5-10600 5,529
+0%
459 Xeon E5-2697 v4 5,527
460 Ryzen 5 2600 5,527
+0%
461 Xeon Silver 4310T 5,527
+0%
462 Core i7-8700T 5,526
+-0%
463 Xeon Gold 6152 5,524
-0.1%
464 Core i7-7700 5,524
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Xeon E5-2697 v4 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

5,785 Rank: 289
Rank Name Score Visual
285 Xeon W-1290P 5,799
+0.2%
286 Xeon Gold 6152 5,794
+0.2%
287 Core Ultra 7 258V 5,790
+0.1%
288 Ryzen 7 7735HS 5,789
+0.1%
289 Xeon E5-2697 v4 5,785
290 Xeon W-1370 5,783
+-0%
291 Ryzen 7 2700E 5,782
-0.1%
292 Ryzen 7 6800HS 5,781
-0.1%
293 EPYC 7262 5,779
-0.1%
294 Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS 5,778
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Xeon E5-2697 v4 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

5,355 Rank: 687
Rank Name Score Visual
683 Core i7-7820HQ 5,358
+0.1%
684 Ryzen 3 1200 5,358
+0.1%
685 Core i5-7267U 5,356
+0%
686 Core i5-6402P 5,356
+0%
687 Xeon E5-2697 v4 5,355
688 Intel Core i7-3770K 5,355
+0%
689 EPYC 7502P 5,353
+-0%
690 Xeon Gold 6130T 5,353
+-0%
691 EPYC 7302P 5,349
-0.1%
692 Core i7-7600U 5,349
-0.1%

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

5,331 Rank: 224
Rank Name Score Visual
220 Xeon E5-2673 v4 5,363
+0.6%
221 EPYC 7351P 5,362
+0.6%
222 Ryzen 7 5800 5,359
+0.5%
223 Xeon E5-2697A v4 5,333
+0%
224 Xeon E5-2697 v4 5,331
225 Core i9-9920X 5,330
+-0%
226 Xeon W-3235 5,311
-0.4%
227 Xeon E5-2696 v3 5,301
-0.6%
228 Xeon E5-2686 v4 5,300
-0.6%
229 Core Ultra 5 226V 5,299
-0.6%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Xeon E5-2697 v4 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

5,370 Rank: 247
Rank Name Score Visual
243 Core i9-10850K 5,379
+0.2%
244 Ryzen 7 3700X 5,376
+0.1%
245 Ryzen Z1 Extreme 5,375
+0.1%
246 Xeon Gold 6246 5,373
+0.1%
247 Xeon E5-2697 v4 5,370
248 Xeon Gold 6132 5,369
+-0%
249 Ryzen 7 4700G 5,369
+-0%
250 Ryzen 7 7435HS 5,366
-0.1%
251 Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G 5,366
-0.1%
252 Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H 5,365
-0.1%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Xeon E5-2697 v4 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

5,298 Rank: 237
Rank Name Score Visual
233 Xeon Gold 6126T 5,322
+0.5%
234 Ryzen AI 7 350 5,315
+0.3%
235 Ryzen 7 5700X 5,313
+0.3%
236 Xeon Gold 5315Y 5,306
+0.2%
237 Xeon E5-2697 v4 5,298
238 Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX 5,296
+-0%
239 Xeon E5-2697A v4 5,295
-0.1%
240 Xeon Silver 4310T 5,288
-0.2%
241 Xeon W-3225 5,287
-0.2%
242 Xeon Gold 5218 5,285
-0.2%

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Xeon E5-2697 v4 Details

With a single-core score of 5355 and a multicore score of 5785, the Intel Xeon E5-2697 v4 stands out as a high-performance server processor designed for demanding workloads. Released in 2016, this 14 nm Broadwell-EP processor has aged well in the server market, maintaining relevance in multi-threaded applications despite being over seven years old. Built on Intel's Broadwell architecture, the chip features 18 cores and 36 threads, leveraging simultaneous multithreading to deliver strong throughput for virtualization, data analytics, and scientific computing. The processor operates at a base frequency of 2.3 GHz and can boost up to 3.6 GHz on a single core, dropping to 2.8 GHz when all 18 cores are active. Its 45 MiB of L3 cache and 4.5 MiB of L2 cache provide ample memory bandwidth for server-grade operations, while the 145 W TDP ensures it remains power-efficient for its class.

The Xeon E5-2697 v4 supports up to 1.5 TB of DDR4 memory, with a maximum bandwidth of 9600 MT/s over a QPI bus, and is compatible with the C610 Series chipset and LGA-3647 socket. It includes advanced features such as Intel vPro, TXT, EPT, and Intel Turbo Boost 2.0, enhancing security, virtualization, and performance scaling. The processor also supports AES-NI, AVX-2, and FMA3, making it suitable for encryption, machine learning, and high-performance computing tasks. Despite lacking integrated graphics, its server-focused design prioritizes raw compute power over multimedia capabilities.

In benchmark testing, the Xeon E5-2697 v4 achieves an overall score of 5527, ranking #459 among 2060 processors, with a multicore score of 5785 placing it at #289. Its single-core performance of 5355 ranks #687, indicating that while it excels in multi-threaded workloads, it trails behind modern consumer CPUs in raw single-threaded performance. Compared to contemporary processors, it performs similarly to mid-tier 2023 models like the Ryzen 7 7735HS and Core Ultra 7 258V but falls short of top-tier offerings such as the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX or Core Ultra 9 285K. Still, it competes effectively with other server-grade CPUs like the Xeon Gold 6152 and Xeon W-1290P, particularly in workloads that benefit from high core counts.

As of March 2026, the Xeon E5-2697 v4 remains a viable option for server administrators and data center operators needing a cost-effective, high-core-count processor for virtualization, database management, or parallel computing. While newer architectures offer superior efficiency and performance per watt, the E5-2697 v4’s robust multicore capabilities and reliability make it a durable choice for legacy systems and enterprise environments where upgrade cycles are longer. Its strong multicore performance and enterprise-grade features ensure it continues to hold a place in the server ecosystem, even as newer generations dominate the high-end market.
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Intel Xeon E5-2697 v4

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Xeon E5-2697 v4
Family: Xeon
Series: E5-2000
Model Number: E5-2697
Cores: 18
Threads: 36
Base Frequency: 2300 MHz
Turbo Frequency (1 core): 3600 MHz
Turbo Frequency (2 cores): 3600 MHz
Turbo Frequency (3 cores): 3400 MHz
Turbo Frequency (4 cores): 3300 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 23x (locked)
Microarchitecture: Broadwell
Core Name: Broadwell
Core Family: 6
Core Model: 4F
Chipset: C610
Target Segment: Server
Max CPUs: 2
TDP: 145 W
Release Price: $2,702.00

Cache Specifications

L1 Instruction Cache: 576.512 KiB (8-way set associative)
L1 Data Cache: 576.512 KiB (8-way set associative)
L2 Cache: 4.5 MiB (8-way set associative)
L3 Cache: 45 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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