Intel Xeon E5-2666 v3 Benchmark (2024)

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Intel Xeon E5-2666 v3 @ 2.90GHz

Description:

Class: Server

Socket: LGA2011-v3

Clockspeed: 2.9 GHz

Turbo Speed: 3.5 GHz

Cores: 10 Threads: 20

Typical TDP: 135 W

Cache per CPU Package:
L1 Instruction Cache: 10 x 32 KB
L1 Data Cache: 10 x 32 KB
L2 Cache: 10 x 256 KB
L3 Cache: 25 MB

Other names: Intel(R) Xeon(R) CPU E5-2666 v3 @ 2.90GHz, Intel Xeon CPU E5-2666 v3 @ 2.90GHz

CPU First Seen on Charts: Q1 2015

CPUmark/$Price: NA

Overall Rank:
884th fastest in multithreading out of 4795 CPUs
1468th fastest in single threading out of 4795 CPUs
417th fastest in out of 1016 Server CPUs

Last Price Change: NA

Average CPU MarkIntel Xeon E5-2666 v3 Benchmark (10)

Multithread Rating

14315

Single Thread Rating

1972


Samples: 287*
*Margin for error: Low

CPU Test Suite Average Results for Intel Xeon E5-2666 v3 @ 2.90GHz

Integer Math58,525 MOps/Sec
Floating Point Math29,326 MOps/Sec
Find Prime Numbers57 Million Primes/Sec
Random String Sorting32,963 Thousand Strings/Sec
Data Encryption4,241 MBytes/Sec
Data Compression244,760 KBytes/Sec
Physics783 Frames/Sec
Extended Instructions15,324 Million Matrices/Sec
Single Thread1,972 MOps/Sec

From submitted results to PerformanceTest V10 as of 13th of August 2024.

CPU Mark Distribution for Intel Xeon E5-2666 v3 @ 2.90GHz

Submitted Baseline Distribution Graph as of 11th of August 2024

From submitted results to PerformanceTest V10 as of 11th of August 2024.
For distribution graph only: Results are trimmed to exclude outliers by disregarding the bottom 1% and top 1% of submissions.


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CPU Mark Relative to Top 10 Common Server CPUs
As of 14th of August 2024 - Higher results represent better performance
ProcessorAverage CPU Mark
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX75,782
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX62,571
ARM Neoverse-N1 128 Core 3000 MHz43,229
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX40,348
ARM Neoverse-N1 80 Core 3000 MHz34,639
ARM Neoverse-N1 64 Core 0 MHz28,064
Intel Xeon E5-2680 v4 @ 2.40GHz17,778
Intel Xeon E5-2666 v3 @ 2.90GHz14,315
Intel Xeon E5-2697 v2 @ 2.70GHz14,247
Intel Xeon E5-1650 v3 @ 3.50GHz10,430
Intel Xeon E5-1650 v2 @ 3.50GHz9,321
CPU Value (CPU Mark / $Price )
As of 14th of August 2024 - Higher results represent better value
ProcessorCPU Mark / $Price
Intel Xeon E5-2680 v4 @ 2.40GHz889.33
Intel Xeon E5-2697 v2 @ 2.70GHz81.64
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX59.88
Intel Xeon E5-1650 v2 @ 3.50GHz40.54
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX35.08
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX27.83
Intel Xeon E5-1650 v3 @ 3.50GHz6.92
Intel Xeon E5-2666 v3 @ 2.90GHzNA
ARM Neoverse-N1 80 Core 3000 MHzNA
ARM Neoverse-N1 128 Core 3000 MHzNA
ARM Neoverse-N1 64 Core 0 MHzNA
Single Thread Rating
As of 14th of August 2024 - Higher results represent better performance
ProcessorAverage Thread Rating
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX3,313
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX2,680
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX2,658
Intel Xeon E5-1650 v3 @ 3.50GHz2,124
Intel Xeon E5-1650 v2 @ 3.50GHz2,049
Intel Xeon E5-2666 v3 @ 2.90GHz1,972
Intel Xeon E5-2680 v4 @ 2.40GHz1,956
Intel Xeon E5-2697 v2 @ 2.70GHz1,794
ARM Neoverse-N1 80 Core 3000 MHz1,326
ARM Neoverse-N1 128 Core 3000 MHz1,323
ARM Neoverse-N1 64 Core 0 MHz1,089
Last 5 Baselines for Intel Xeon E5-2666 v3 @ 2.90GHz
Most recent listed first
BaselineCPU Mark
BL2159049 - Aug 01 202416006
BL5069945 - Aug 01 202412943
BL2157332 - Jul 30 202416377
BL2150430 - Jul 21 2024 [Excluded]13101
BL2137532 - Jul 04 202414225

Additional baselines can be obtained using Windows version of PerformanceTest's Manage Baselines feature.

Popular comparisons for Intel Xeon E5-2666 v3 @ 2.90GHz
As of 14th of August 2024 - Higher results represent better performance
ProcessorAverage CPU Mark
Intel Xeon E5-2666 v3 @ 2.90GHz14,315
Intel Xeon E5-2660 v3 @ 2.60GHz vs Intel Xeon E5-2666 v313,126 (-8.3%)
Intel Xeon E5-2650 v3 @ 2.30GHz vs Intel Xeon E5-2666 v311,833 (-17.3%)
Intel Xeon E5-2690 v3 @ 2.60GHz vs Intel Xeon E5-2666 v316,517 (+15.4%)
Intel Xeon E5-2680 v3 @ 2.50GHz vs Intel Xeon E5-2666 v315,167 (+6.0%)
Intel Xeon E5-2687W v3 @ 3.10GHz vs Intel Xeon E5-2666 v314,615 (+2.1%)
Intel Xeon E5-2670 v3 @ 2.30GHz vs Intel Xeon E5-2666 v313,595 (-5.0%)
Intel Xeon E5-1680 v2 @ 3.00GHz vs Intel Xeon E5-2666 v312,667 (-11.5%)
Intel Xeon E5-2640 v3 @ 2.60GHz vs Intel Xeon E5-2666 v311,132 (-22.2%)
Intel Xeon E5-2683 v3 @ 2.00GHz vs Intel Xeon E5-2666 v314,749 (+3.0%)
Intel Xeon E5-1680 v3 @ 3.20GHz vs Intel Xeon E5-2666 v313,149 (-8.1%)
Intel Xeon E5-2667 v3 @ 3.20GHz vs Intel Xeon E5-2666 v312,616 (-11.9%)
Intel Xeon E5-1660 v3 @ 3.00GHz vs Intel Xeon E5-2666 v312,478 (-12.8%)

Intel Xeon E5-2666 v3 Benchmark (2024)

FAQs

Is Xeon E5 better than i7? ›

There are differences in the product lines that may make either Xeon or Core i7 a better choice for your situation, but if you take a Xeon E5 CPU and a Core i7 CPU that have the same specs the performance in any task will be identical.

What core is E5 2666 v3? ›

The Intel Xeon E5-2666 v3 was a server/workstation processor with 10 cores, launched in November 2014. It is part of the Xeon E5 lineup, using the Haswell-EP architecture with Socket 2011-3. Thanks to Intel Hyper-Threading the core-count is effectively doubled, to 20 threads.

When was Xeon E5 2603 released? ›

The Intel Xeon E5-2603 is a server/workstation processor with 4 cores, launched in March 2012.

What year is Intel Xeon E5 2643? ›

The Intel Xeon E5-2643 is a server/workstation processor with 4 cores, launched in March 2012.

Why use Xeon instead of I7? ›

Longevity (under heavy load) – Xeon processors are qualified to handle heavier, more intensive loads day in and day out. For the serious workstation user, this can translate to better longevity over i7 counterparts.

What is the disadvantage of Xeon CPU? ›

This is why Intel Xeon CPUs do not support overclocking. Xeon processors have a higher TDP than Core CPUs, which means if they try to bump up the clock speeds, there is a risk of thermal throttling or even failure.

Is icore 7 better than 5? ›

i5: i5 processors are well-suited for mainstream users, light gamers, and those engaged in moderate multitasking and content creation. i7: i7 processors are designed for power users and professionals involved in resource-intensive tasks like video editing, 3D modeling and heavy multitasking.

What Core is the PlayStation 5 CPU? ›

For example, the CPU in the PlayStation 5 Pro is slated to be identical to the 8-core AMD Zen 2 CPU already present inside the PS5, which is roughly equivalent to an 8-core Ryzen 7 3700X, in theory.

Why is Xeon so expensive? ›

In addition to the potential of multiple CPU benefits, Xeons can feature multiple cores. In general Xeon processors can have a maximum of 48 cores whereas core I7 processors can possess a maximum of 8 cores. Due to the complexity of increasing the core count, Xeon processors are quite expensive.

Which Xeon series is best? ›

Intel Xeon W-2155. The Intel Xeon W-2155 caters to the demands of professional workstations and servers, offering a balance of high performance and advanced features. With a focus on workstation applications, this processor is well-suited for content creation, design, and engineering tasks.

Did Intel discontinue Xeon? ›

In April 2024, Intel announced at its Vision event that the Xeon Scalable brand would be retired, beginning with 6th generation Xeon processors codenamed Sierra Forest and Granite Rapids that will now be referred to as "Xeon 6" processors.

Which is faster Xeon or i9? ›

In contrast with the Intel Xeon line of processors, the Core i9 processors exhibit a higher maximum speed, and come with integrated graphics making them ideal for gaming and playing 4K videos. With a faster clock speed, CPU calculations are performed more quickly which facilitates smoother application performance.

Is the Intel Xeon E5 good for gaming? ›

While capable of handling gaming, Xeon processors are not optimized for gaming performance. They are less cost-effective for gaming than gaming-oriented CPUs like Intel Core i9 or AMD Ryzen. Gamers are better off using consumer-grade CPUs that provide better gaming performance at a lower cost.

Do Xeon processors have generations? ›

As per the URL below, "Xeon Scalable Processors" has a naming convention and it is possible to understand what Generation (Gen1, 2, 3 or 4)these processors belong to. e.g; "Platinum 8180" belong to Gen1.

Is Xeon E5 good for gaming? ›

While capable of handling gaming, Xeon processors are not optimized for gaming performance. They are less cost-effective for gaming than gaming-oriented CPUs like Intel Core i9 or AMD Ryzen. Gamers are better off using consumer-grade CPUs that provide better gaming performance at a lower cost.

Which is better i9 or Xeon? ›

In contrast with the Intel Xeon line of processors, the Core i9 processors exhibit a higher maximum speed, and come with integrated graphics making them ideal for gaming and playing 4K videos. With a faster clock speed, CPU calculations are performed more quickly which facilitates smoother application performance.

Is the Xeon E5 1660 good for gaming? ›

LONG STORY SHORT, for gaming, Xeons are fine for most games but will bottleneck high-end GPU cards due to their lower single-thread speed.

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