Xeon E5-4655 v4

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Xeon E5-4655 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 E5-4655 v4 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

5,145 Rank: 753
Rank Name Score Visual
749 Core i7-3930K 5,148
+0.1%
750 Ryzen 3 1200 5,148
+0.1%
751 Xeon E3-1535M V5 5,147
+0%
752 Xeon E-2104G 5,146
+0%
753 Xeon E5-4655 v4 5,145
754 Xeon D-1548 5,145
+0%
755 EPYC 7501 5,145
+0%
756 Core i5-6402P 5,144
+-0%
757 Core i5-8265U 5,144
+-0%
758 Core i7-7820HQ 5,142
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Xeon E5-4655 v4 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

5,288 Rank: 476
Rank Name Score Visual
472 Core i7-5820K 5,293
+0.1%
473 Core i7-7700K 5,291
+0.1%
474 Xeon Gold 6128 5,290
+0%
475 Ryzen 5 2600 5,290
+0%
476 Xeon E5-4655 v4 5,288
477 Core i3-6167U 5,288
+0%
478 Core i7-6800K 5,288
+0%
479 Core i7-5930K 5,285
-0.1%
480 Xeon E5-1650 v4 5,283
-0.1%
481 Xeon E5-1650 0 5,280
-0.2%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Xeon E5-4655 v4 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

5,049 Rank: 910
Rank Name Score Visual
906 Intel Core i5-6198DU 5,056
+0.1%
907 Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U 5,055
+0.1%
908 Core i5-4430 5,054
+0.1%
909 Ryzen Embedded R1505G 5,050
+0%
910 Xeon E5-4655 v4 5,049
911 Core i7-3920XM 5,049
+0%
912 Core i3-4160 5,045
-0.1%
913 Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U 5,044
-0.1%
914 Core i5-3475S 5,044
-0.1%
915 EPYC 7601 5,043
-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 E5-4655 v4 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,887 Rank: 456
Rank Name Score Visual
452 Xeon Gold 6128 4,893
+0.1%
453 Ryzen 5 4600G 4,892
+0.1%
454 Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G 4,891
+0.1%
455 Ryzen 5 4500 4,889
+0%
456 Xeon E5-4655 v4 4,887
457 Xeon E5-2630 v4 4,886
+-0%
458 Xeon D-1567 4,886
+-0%
459 Xeon E-2176G 4,885
+-0%
460 Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE 4,885
+-0%
461 Ryzen 7 2700E 4,884
-0.1%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Xeon E5-4655 v4 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,824 Rank: 533
Rank Name Score Visual
529 Core i7-6800K 4,830
+0.1%
530 Ryzen 3 5400U 4,829
+0.1%
531 Core i7-9850H 4,828
+0.1%
532 Xeon D-1541 4,827
+0.1%
533 Xeon E5-4655 v4 4,824
534 Xeon E5-1650 v2 4,824
+0%
535 Core i7-9750H 4,822
+-0%
536 Xeon E-2176M 4,822
+-0%
537 Ryzen 5 2400G 4,822
+-0%
538 Ryzen 3 PRO 5450U 4,820
-0.1%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Xeon E5-4655 v4 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,889 Rank: 478
Rank Name Score Visual
474 Xeon D-1567 4,895
+0.1%
475 Core i9-9880H 4,894
+0.1%
476 Ryzen 7 2700X 4,890
+0%
477 Xeon E5-2680 v2 4,890
+0%
478 Xeon E5-4655 v4 4,889
479 Core i5-8600 4,888
+-0%
480 Xeon E5-2667 v2 4,888
+-0%
481 Ryzen 3 3300X 4,888
+-0%
482 Ryzen 7 PRO 4750U 4,887
+-0%
483 Xeon Silver 4208 4,886
-0.1%

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Xeon E5-4655 v4 Details

For enterprise environments requiring robust multi-threaded performance and high memory capacity, the Intel Xeon E5-4655 v4 stands as a capable server-grade processor built on the Broadwell EP architecture. Released in 2016, it is now considered an older platform, but remains relevant in legacy server deployments where its 8-core, 16-thread design and support for up to 1.5 TB of DDR4 memory provide a reliable foundation. As of March 2026, this CPU is no longer competitive with modern offerings, but it still holds its ground in certain workloads that benefit from its large L3 cache and stable 135 W TDP.

The Xeon E5-4655 v4 operates at a base frequency of 2.5 GHz and can boost up to 3.2 GHz on a single core, delivering a balanced performance profile for virtualization, database operations, and general-purpose server tasks. With a 14 nm manufacturing process, it features an 8-way L1 cache (0.25 MiB each for data and instruction), 2 MiB of L2 cache, and a substantial 30 MiB L3 cache shared across all cores. Its QPI bus runs at 9.6 GT/s, enabling efficient communication between multiple sockets in a dual or quad-socket configuration, supported by the C610 series chipset and LGA-3647 socket.

The processor supports a wide range of instruction sets, including AVX2, AES-NI, and Intel VT-x, making it suitable for encryption-heavy applications and virtualization. It also includes advanced features such as Intel Turbo Boost 2.0, Enhanced SpeedStep Technology, and support for ECC memory, which are essential for mission-critical systems. Despite lacking integrated graphics, its focus remains squarely on compute performance.

In benchmark testing, the Xeon E5-4655 v4 achieves an Overall Score of 5145, ranking #753 out of 2060 processors. Its Singlecore Score is 5049 (#910), and its Multicore Score reaches 5288 (#476), placing it ahead of several high-end consumer CPUs like the Core i7-5930K and Xeon E5-1650 v4. However, it trails behind modern server and desktop processors, particularly in single-threaded tasks where newer architectures offer significantly higher performance. It competes closely with the Xeon E3-1535M v5 and Xeon E-2104G, but falls behind the latest Xeon Scalable and Ryzen Threadripper PRO lines.

Given its age and performance characteristics, the Xeon E5-4655 v4 is best suited for legacy server upgrades, small business servers, or environments where cost-effective multi-threaded performance is needed without the need for cutting-edge single-core speed. While it is no longer a top-tier option in today’s market, it remains a dependable workhorse for specific enterprise applications that prioritize memory capacity and multi-core throughput over raw single-threaded performance.
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Intel Xeon E5-4655 v4

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Xeon E5-4655 v4
Family: Xeon
Series: E5-4000
Model Number: E5-4655
Cores: 8
Threads: 16
Base Frequency: 2500 MHz
Turbo Frequency (1 core): 3200 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 25x (locked)
Microarchitecture: Broadwell
Core Name: Broadwell
Core Family: 6
Core Model: 4F
Chipset: C610
Target Segment: Server
Max CPUs: 4
TDP: 135 W
Release Price: $4,616.00

Cache Specifications

L1 Instruction Cache: 256 KiB (8-way set associative)
L1 Data Cache: 256 KiB (8-way set associative)
L2 Cache: 2 MiB (8-way set associative)
L3 Cache: 30 MiB (20-way set associative)

Memory Specifications

Maximum Memory: 1,536 GB

Physical Specifications

Process: 14 nm
Die Area: 246.24 mm²
Transistor Count: 3.20 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 VT-x VT-d EPT MPX SGX Secure Key SMEP IPT TSX
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