Xeon E5-2697A v4

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

5,734 Rank: 347
Rank Name Score Visual
343 Xeon Platinum 8160 5,741
+0.1%
344 Xeon Gold 6142 5,741
+0.1%
345 Core i5-10600KF 5,740
+0.1%
346 AMD Ryzen 3 1200 5,738
+0.1%
347 Xeon E5-2697A v4 5,734
348 Xeon E5-2696 v3 5,734
+0%
349 Core i9-10900E 5,734
+0%
350 Xeon Gold 6130T 5,722
-0.2%
351 Ryzen 9 4900H 5,721
-0.2%
352 Xeon W-2145 5,718
-0.3%

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Multicore Score

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

6,044 Rank: 226
Rank Name Score Visual
222 Xeon Platinum 8124M 6,063
+0.3%
223 Core i9-10900K 6,062
+0.3%
224 Core i9-9900X 6,055
+0.2%
225 EPYC 7351P 6,053
+0.1%
226 Xeon E5-2697A v4 6,044
227 Ryzen 7 5700X 6,040
-0.1%
228 Ryzen 5 7600 6,035
-0.1%
229 Xeon Gold 6140 6,007
-0.6%
230 Core i7-12700H 6,001
-0.7%
231 Ryzen 7 5800X 6,001
-0.7%

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Singlecore Score

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

5,528 Rank: 537
Rank Name Score Visual
533 Core i5-8300H 5,531
+0.1%
534 FX-8370 5,531
+0.1%
535 Xeon E5-1630 v4 5,530
+0%
536 Core i5-1038NG7 5,530
+0%
537 Xeon E5-2697A v4 5,528
538 Xeon W-3275M 5,527
+-0%
539 Core i3-9100 5,526
+-0%
540 Xeon E5-2696 v4 5,526
+-0%
541 Core i5-10300H 5,522
-0.1%
542 Xeon E3-1240 v3 5,516
-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 E5-2697A v4 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

5,333 Rank: 223
Rank Name Score Visual
219 Core i9-10920X 5,371
+0.7%
220 Xeon E5-2673 v4 5,363
+0.6%
221 EPYC 7351P 5,362
+0.5%
222 Ryzen 7 5800 5,359
+0.5%
223 Xeon E5-2697A v4 5,333
224 Xeon E5-2697 v4 5,331
+-0%
225 Core i9-9920X 5,330
-0.1%
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%

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Data Processing

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

5,383 Rank: 239
Rank Name Score Visual
235 Core i9-10900KF 5,389
+0.1%
236 Ryzen 7 8840HS 5,388
+0.1%
237 Xeon E-2388G 5,387
+0.1%
238 Ryzen 9 6900HX 5,384
+0%
239 Xeon E5-2697A v4 5,383
240 Xeon W-1390P 5,383
+0%
241 Ryzen 9 5980HX 5,383
+0%
242 Ryzen 7 5700X3D 5,381
+-0%
243 Core i9-10850K 5,379
-0.1%
244 Ryzen 7 3700X 5,376
-0.1%

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Physics & Compute

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

5,295 Rank: 239
Rank Name Score Visual
235 Ryzen 7 5700X 5,313
+0.3%
236 Xeon Gold 5315Y 5,306
+0.2%
237 Xeon E5-2697 v4 5,298
+0.1%
238 Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX 5,296
+0%
239 Xeon E5-2697A v4 5,295
240 Xeon Silver 4310T 5,288
-0.1%
241 Xeon W-3225 5,287
-0.2%
242 Xeon Gold 5218 5,285
-0.2%
243 Xeon E5-2673 v4 5,279
-0.3%
244 Core i9-10900KF 5,279
-0.3%

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Xeon E5-2697A v4 Details

As of March 2026, the Intel Xeon E5-2697A v4 occupies a distinct niche within the server processor landscape, representing a high-end part from the Broadwell-EP generation. While no longer a current product, its 14 nm Broadwell architecture and 16-core, 32-thread configuration place it among the higher-tier Xeon offerings of its time. Designed for multi-socket server platforms like Grantley EP 2S, the processor is built on a 456.12 mm² die and integrates 7.2 billion transistors, showcasing the scale of enterprise computing hardware from the mid-2010s.

The Xeon E5-2697A v4 operates at a base frequency of 2.6 GHz, with a maximum turbo frequency of 3.6 GHz on a single core, scaling down to 3.1 GHz when all 16 cores are active. This turbo behavior reflects Intel’s dynamic frequency management, with higher performance available under lighter workloads. The chip supports QPI at 9.6 GT/s and features 40 MiB of L3 cache, a substantial amount for its era, distributed across 16 cores. It supports up to 1.5 TB of DDR4 memory, with a maximum bandwidth of 96 GB/s, and is designed for dual-socket systems with a 145 W TDP.

In benchmark evaluations, the Xeon E5-2697A v4 achieves an Overall Score of 5734, ranking #347 out of 2060 processors. Its Singlecore Score of 5528 places it at #537, indicating strong per-core performance for a server-oriented CPU. The Multicore Score of 6044 lands it at #226, highlighting its strength in parallel workloads. It outperforms many modern consumer-grade processors such as the Ryzen 7 5700X and Core i7-12700H, but trails behind contemporary server and high-end desktop CPUs like the EPYC 7351P and Core i9-9900X.

The processor supports a comprehensive suite of features including AVX-2, AES-NI, Intel VT-x, and Intel VT-d, making it suitable for virtualization, encryption, and high-performance computing. It also includes advanced power management technologies such as Intel Turbo Boost 2.0 and Enhanced SpeedStep, ensuring efficiency under varying loads. Despite being an older design, its integrated capabilities remain relevant in environments where multi-threaded throughput and memory capacity are prioritized.

In summary, the Xeon E5-2697A v4 serves as a capable, albeit dated, option for legacy server systems or specialized workloads requiring high core counts and large memory support. While it is no longer competitive with the top-tier processors of 2026, it remains a notable example of Intel’s server architecture evolution and offers solid performance in its target segment.
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Intel Xeon E5-2697A v4

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Xeon E5-2697A v4
Family: Xeon
Series: E5-2000
Model Number: E5-2697A
Cores: 16
Threads: 32
Base Frequency: 2600 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: 26x (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: $2,891.00

Cache Specifications

L1 Instruction Cache: 512 KiB (8-way set associative)
L1 Data Cache: 512 KiB (8-way set associative)
L2 Cache: 4 MiB (8-way set associative)
L3 Cache: 40 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
ISA: x86-64 (x86)

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 HT TBT 2.0 EIST TXT vPro VT-x VT-d EPT MPX SGX Secure Key SMEP TSX Flex Memory MWT ISRT
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