Intel Xeon E5-2667 v4 vs Intel Xeon E5-2690 v4

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Intel Xeon E5-2667 v4 CPU1 vs CPU2 Intel Xeon E5-2690 v4
Intel Xeon E5-2667 v4 Intel Xeon E5-2690 v4

CPU comparison

Intel Xeon E5-2667 v4 or Intel Xeon E5-2690 v4 - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.

The Intel Xeon E5-2667 v4 has 8 cores with 16 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.60 GHz. Up to 1536 GB of memory is supported in 4 memory channels. The Intel Xeon E5-2667 v4 was released in Q1/2016.

The Intel Xeon E5-2690 v4 has 14 cores with 28 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.50 GHz. The CPU supports up to 1536 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The Intel Xeon E5-2690 v4 was released in Q1/2016.
Intel Xeon E5 (73) Family Intel Xeon E5 (73)
Intel Xeon E5 v4 (25) CPU group Intel Xeon E5 v4 (25)
6 Generation 6
Broadwell E Architecture Broadwell E
Desktop Segment Desktop
Intel Xeon E5-2667 v3 Predecessor Intel Xeon E5-2690 v3
-- Successor --

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon E5-2667 v4 is a 8 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.20 GHz (3.60 GHz). The Intel Xeon E5-2690 v4 has 14 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 2.60 GHz (3.50 GHz).

Intel Xeon E5-2667 v4 Characteristic Intel Xeon E5-2690 v4
8 Cores 14
16 Threads 28
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking ? No
3.20 GHz Frequency 2.60 GHz
3.60 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 Core) 3.50 GHz
3.40 GHz Turbo Frequency (All Cores) 3.00 GHz

NPU AI performance

The performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors.

Intel Xeon E5-2667 v4 Characteristic Intel Xeon E5-2690 v4
-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --
-- NPU + CPU + iGPU --

Integrated graphics (iGPU)

The integrated graphics unit of a processor is not only responsible for the pure image output on the system, but can also significantly increase the efficiency of the system with the support of modern video codecs.

no iGPU GPU no iGPU
GPU frequency --
-- GPU (Turbo) --
-- GPU Generation --
Technology
Max. displays
-- Compute units --
-- Shader --
No Hardware Raytracing No
No Frame Generation No
-- Max. GPU Memory --
-- DirectX Version --

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.

no iGPU GPU no iGPU
No Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
No Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
No Codec h264 No
No Codec VP9 No
No Codec VP8 No
No Codec AV1 No
No Codec AVC No
No Codec VC-1 No
No Codec JPEG No

Memory & PCIe

The Intel Xeon E5-2667 v4 supports a maximum of 1536 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The Intel Xeon E5-2690 v4 can connect up to 1536 GB of memory in 4 memory channels.

Intel Xeon E5-2667 v4 Characteristic Intel Xeon E5-2690 v4
DDR4-2400 Memory DDR4-2400
1536 GB Max. Memory 1536 GB
4 (Quad Channel) Memory channels 4 (Quad Channel)
76.8 GB/s Max. Bandwidth 76.8 GB/s
Yes ECC Yes
-- L2 Cache --
25.00 MB L3 Cache 35.00 MB
3.0 PCIe version 3.0
40 PCIe lanes 40
39.4 GB/s PCIe Bandwidth 39.4 GB/s

Thermal Management

The TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The Intel Xeon E5-2667 v4 has a TDP of 135 W, that of the Intel Xeon E5-2690 v4 is 135 W.

Intel Xeon E5-2667 v4 Characteristic Intel Xeon E5-2690 v4
135 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 135 W
-- TDP (PL2) --
-- TDP up --
-- TDP down --
-- Tjunction max. --

Technical details

The Intel Xeon E5-2667 v4 has a 25.00 MB cache, while the Intel Xeon E5-2690 v4 cache has a total of 35.00 MB.

Intel Xeon E5-2667 v4 Characteristic Intel Xeon E5-2690 v4
14 nm Technology 14 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
LGA 2011-3 Socket LGA 2011-3
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Yes AES-NI Yes
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Q1/2016 Release date Q1/2016
2060 $ Release price --
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Average performance in benchmarks

Single core performance in 3 CPU benchmarks
Intel Xeon E5-2667 v4 (100%)
Intel Xeon E5-2690 v4 (96%)
Multi core performance in 4 CPU benchmarks
Intel Xeon E5-2667 v4 (72%)
Intel Xeon E5-2690 v4 (100%)

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Geekbench 6 is a partial load benchmark for modern computers, notebooks and smartphones. In the single-core test, only the fastest CPU core is measured. The test run simulates the performance in practice.
Intel Xeon E5-2667 v4 Intel Xeon E5-2667 v4
8C 16T @ 3.60 GHz
1147 (100%)
Intel Xeon E5-2690 v4 Intel Xeon E5-2690 v4
14C 28T @ 3.50 GHz
1127 (98%)

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

The practical Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark tests the system's performance under partial load. The processor's maximum power consumption is far from being used up.
Intel Xeon E5-2667 v4 Intel Xeon E5-2667 v4
8C 16T @ 3.40 GHz
6824 (86%)
Intel Xeon E5-2690 v4 Intel Xeon E5-2690 v4
14C 28T @ 3.00 GHz
7954 (100%)

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
Intel Xeon E5-2667 v4 Intel Xeon E5-2667 v4
8C 16T @ 3.60 GHz
1002 (100%)
Intel Xeon E5-2690 v4 Intel Xeon E5-2690 v4
14C 28T @ 3.50 GHz
936 (93%)

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
Intel Xeon E5-2667 v4 Intel Xeon E5-2667 v4
8C 16T @ 3.40 GHz
7495 (68%)
Intel Xeon E5-2690 v4 Intel Xeon E5-2690 v4
14C 28T @ 3.00 GHz
11024 (100%)

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Some of the CPUs listed below have been benchmarked by CPU-monkey. However the majority of CPUs have not been tested and the results have been estimated by a CPU-monkey’s secret proprietary formula. As such they do not accurately reflect the actual Passmark CPU mark values and are not endorsed by PassMark Software Pty Ltd.
Intel Xeon E5-2667 v4 Intel Xeon E5-2667 v4
8C 16T @ 3.40 GHz
13948 (69%)
Intel Xeon E5-2690 v4 Intel Xeon E5-2690 v4
14C 28T @ 3.00 GHz
20102 (100%)

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
Intel Xeon E5-2667 v4 Intel Xeon E5-2667 v4
8C 16T @ 3.60 GHz
151 (100%)
Intel Xeon E5-2690 v4 Intel Xeon E5-2690 v4
14C 28T @ 3.50 GHz
146 (97%)

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
Intel Xeon E5-2667 v4 Intel Xeon E5-2667 v4
8C 16T @ 3.40 GHz
1448 (65%)
Intel Xeon E5-2690 v4 Intel Xeon E5-2690 v4
14C 28T @ 3.00 GHz
2223 (100%)

Devices using this processor

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