Xeon E5-2699 v4

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Xeon E5-2699 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 E5-2699 v4 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

5,916 Rank: 278
Rank Name Score Visual
274 Ryzen 9 5980HX 5,927
+0.2%
275 Xeon E-2246G 5,926
+0.2%
276 Xeon W-1290 5,920
+0.1%
277 Xeon Gold 6142M 5,919
+0.1%
278 Xeon E5-2699 v4 5,916
279 Xeon D-2183IT 5,916
+0%
280 Ryzen 9 5900HX 5,915
+-0%
281 Ryzen 5 5600G 5,910
-0.1%
282 Ryzen 7 3800X 5,899
-0.3%
283 Xeon E-2224G 5,898
-0.3%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Xeon E5-2699 v4 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

6,519 Rank: 154
Rank Name Score Visual
150 Ryzen 9 3950X 6,534
+0.2%
151 EPYC 7542 6,530
+0.2%
152 Xeon Gold 6146 6,525
+0.1%
153 EPYC 7F52 6,520
+0%
154 Xeon E5-2699 v4 6,519
155 Xeon Platinum 8160 6,513
-0.1%
156 Core Ultra 7 255H 6,513
-0.1%
157 Ryzen 7 7745HX 6,507
-0.2%
158 Ryzen 7 8700G 6,486
-0.5%
159 Xeon Gold 6142M 6,481
-0.6%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Xeon E5-2699 v4 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

5,514 Rank: 543
Rank Name Score Visual
539 Core i3-9100 5,526
+0.2%
540 Xeon E5-2696 v4 5,526
+0.2%
541 Core i5-10300H 5,522
+0.1%
542 Xeon E3-1240 v3 5,516
+0%
543 Xeon E5-2699 v4 5,514
544 EPYC 7262 5,509
-0.1%
545 Xeon W-3265M 5,509
-0.1%
546 Xeon E5-2689 v4 5,507
-0.1%
547 FX-8320 5,507
-0.1%
548 Ryzen 7 5700U 5,507
-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 E5-2699 v4 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

5,522 Rank: 173
Rank Name Score Visual
169 Core Ultra 9 185H 5,543
+0.4%
170 Xeon Gold 6252 5,532
+0.2%
171 EPYC 7401P 5,531
+0.2%
172 EPYC 7282 5,528
+0.1%
173 Xeon E5-2699 v4 5,522
174 Xeon E5-2696 v4 5,519
-0.1%
175 Xeon Gold 6150 5,517
-0.1%
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%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Xeon E5-2699 v4 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

5,596 Rank: 184
Rank Name Score Visual
180 Xeon Gold 6152 5,605
+0.2%
181 Xeon E5-2696 v4 5,604
+0.1%
182 Xeon Gold 6230 5,598
+0%
183 Ryzen 9 7940HS 5,597
+0%
184 Xeon E5-2699 v4 5,596
185 Xeon w5-2445 5,586
-0.2%
186 Xeon Gold 6142M 5,585
-0.2%
187 Xeon E5-2679 v4 5,584
-0.2%
188 Ryzen 9 8945HS 5,582
-0.3%
189 Xeon E5-4669 v4 5,575
-0.4%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Xeon E5-2699 v4 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

5,426 Rank: 205
Rank Name Score Visual
201 Xeon W-2170B 5,449
+0.4%
202 Ryzen 9 8945HS 5,448
+0.4%
203 Core i5-13500 5,442
+0.3%
204 Xeon W-2175 5,441
+0.3%
205 Xeon E5-2699 v4 5,426
206 Xeon E5-2696 v4 5,412
-0.3%
207 Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX 5,410
-0.3%
208 Core i9-9900X 5,409
-0.3%
209 Ryzen 7 7840HS 5,408
-0.3%
210 Xeon Gold 6136 5,407
-0.4%

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Xeon E5-2699 v4 Details

The Xeon E5-2699 v4 represents a significant evolution in Intel's server processor lineup, building upon the foundation of its predecessor while introducing refined performance and efficiency improvements. Released in 2016, this processor is now over seven years old, placing it firmly in the category of legacy server hardware. Despite its age, the Xeon E5-2699 v4 remains a compelling option for legacy systems and specific workloads that benefit from its high core count and robust feature set. As of March 2026, it continues to hold relevance in enterprise environments where long-term stability and compatibility are prioritized over cutting-edge performance.

Built on Intel's Broadwell EP microarchitecture and manufactured on a 14 nm process, the Xeon E5-2699 v4 is designed for high-performance server applications. It features a 22-core, 44-thread design, making it ideal for multithreaded workloads such as virtualization, data analytics, and high-throughput computing. The processor operates at a base frequency of 2.2 GHz and can boost up to 3.6 GHz on a single core, with turbo frequencies scaling down to 2.8 GHz across all 22 cores. This tiered turbo approach ensures efficient performance scaling across various workloads, balancing power consumption and thermal management.

The Xeon E5-2699 v4 integrates a substantial 55 MiB L3 cache, which plays a crucial role in minimizing memory latency and enhancing data throughput in complex applications. With a TDP of 145 W, the processor is designed for efficient operation in dual-socket server platforms, supported by the C610 Series chipset and QPI bus technology. It supports up to 1.5 TB of DDR4 memory and offers a maximum memory bandwidth of 9600 MT/s, making it well-suited for memory-intensive tasks. The processor also supports ECC memory, ensuring data integrity in mission-critical environments.

In terms of benchmark performance, the Xeon E5-2699 v4 achieves an overall score of 5916, placing it at #278 among 2060 processors. Its single-core performance scores 5514, ranking it #543, while its multicore score reaches 6519, positioning it at #154. These results highlight its strength in multicore environments, where its high core count and efficient turbo boost capabilities shine. While it trails behind modern high-end processors like the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX and Core Ultra 9 285K, it competes effectively with older-generation server CPUs such as the Xeon Platinum 8160 and Ryzen 7 7745HX.

The processor supports a wide range of advanced features, including Intel's Turbo Boost 2.0, Enhanced SpeedStep Technology, and Intel vPro for remote management and security. It also includes support for Intel's Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX, AVX2), AES-NI encryption, and virtualization technologies such as VT-x and VT-d. These capabilities make it a versatile choice for virtualized environments and applications requiring secure, high-performance computing.

Overall, the Xeon E5-2699 v4 is best suited for legacy server deployments, virtualization clusters, and data center applications where high core counts and memory bandwidth are more critical than raw single-core performance. While it is no longer competitive with the latest consumer and server processors, its reliability, scalability, and enterprise-grade features ensure it remains a viable option in specific industrial and IT infrastructure scenarios.
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Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Xeon E5-2699 v4
Family: Xeon
Series: E5-2000
Model Number: E5-2699
Cores: 22
Threads: 44
Base Frequency: 2200 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: 22x (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: $4,115.00

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 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 SIPP TSX Flex Memory MWT ISRT
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