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Intel Xeon E5-2640 v3
Benchmarks & Specs

Name: Intel Xeon E5-2640 v3
Brand: Intel
Rating: 4.9 (8 reviews)

Last updated: 2026-04-06

Table of Contents

Summary
Benchmarks
Specifications
User Reviews
Popular Comparisons

Summary

The Intel Xeon E5-2640 v3 was once a solid choice for demanding servers and workstations. This processor, based on the Haswell E architecture, offered considerable computing power. With its 8 cores and 16 threads, it could efficiently handle complex tasks. Many professional users appreciated its ability to handle multiple applications simultaneously.

Particularly noteworthy is the generous Level 3 cache of 20 MB. This contributed significantly to fast data processing. The maximum memory bandwidth of 68 GB/s was also a plus. It allowed quick access to large amounts of data. Even today, the Intel Xeon E5-2640 v3 can provide good service in certain scenarios.

We see that it remains a reliable option for specialized applications. Its longevity speaks for the quality of the 22 nm manufacturing. It was designed for continuous operation. This makes it an interesting component for budget-conscious projects. It is a proven solution for many computing tasks.

Haswell E Architecture
20 MB Level 3 Cache
68 GB/s Memory Bandwidth
Suitable for Servers and Workstations

Benchmarks

Performance Overview
Average performance across multiple benchmarks

Single-core performance

Rank 623 / 867
In segment Desktop

Multi-core performance

Rank 400 / 821
In segment Desktop

Geekbench 6 Single-Core
Single-core performance

12C / 24T · 3.30 GHz

1,041

4C / 4T · 3.50 GHz

1,039

8C / 16T · 3.40 GHz

1,033

12C / 24T · 3.20 GHz

1,032

10C / 20T · 3.10 GHz

1,032

Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
Multi-core performance

6C / 6T · 4.00 GHz

5,424

6C / 6T · 4.00 GHz

5,424

8C / 16T · 3.00 GHz

5,422

10C / 20T · 2.20 GHz

5,406

4C / 4T · 4.00 GHz

5,402

Cinebench R20 Single-Core
Single-core performance

4C / 4T · 3.80 GHz

275 cb

4C / 4T · 3.30 GHz

275 cb

8C / 16T · 3.40 GHz

271 cb

6C / 12T · 3.80 GHz

269 cb

14C / 28T · 3.30 GHz

264 cb

Geekbench 5, 64bit Single-Core
Single-core performance

8C / 16T · 3.80 GHz

899

10C / 20T · 3.10 GHz

899

8C / 16T · 3.40 GHz

898

4C / 4T · 3.50 GHz

897

4C / 4T · 3.90 GHz

896

Cinebench R20 Multi-Core
Multi-core performance

6C / 6T · 3.90 GHz

2,407 cb

6C / 6T · 3.90 GHz

2,407 cb

8C / 16T · 3.00 GHz

2,401 cb

4C / 8T · 4.00 GHz

2,394 cb

10C / 20T · 2.60 GHz

2,389 cb

Geekbench 5, 64bit Multi-Core
Multi-core performance

6C / 12T · 4.40 GHz

6,033

6C / 12T · 4.00 GHz

6,014

8C / 16T · 3.00 GHz

6,013

8C / 16T · 3.60 GHz

6,006

6C / 12T · 3.70 GHz

5,986

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 Single-Core
Single-core performance

4C / 4T · 3.40 GHz

353

4C / 4T · 3.60 GHz

350

8C / 16T · 3.40 GHz

348

10C / 20T · 3.50 GHz

345

2C / 4T · 3.50 GHz

343

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 Multi-Core
Multi-core performance

6C / 12T · 3.20 GHz

3,148

6C / 12T · 2.30 GHz

3,070

8C / 16T · 2.60 GHz

3,057

6C / 12T · 3.50 GHz

3,043

8C / 16T · 2.60 GHz

3,008

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)
Single-core performance

12C / 24T · 4.00 GHz

173 cb

4C / 8T · 3.90 GHz

173 cb

8C / 16T · 3.40 GHz

172 cb

6C / 12T · 3.80 GHz

171 cb

4C / 8T · 3.80 GHz

171 cb

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)
Multi-core performance

6C / 12T · 3.70 GHz

1,288 cb

6C / 12T · 3.90 GHz

1,285 cb

8C / 16T · 3.00 GHz

1,275 cb

4C / 8T · 4.10 GHz

1,273 cb

4C / 8T · 4.10 GHz

1,273 cb

More benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (SC)
1,989 entries

Geekbench 6 (MC)
1,927 entries

Cinebench R20 (SC)
666 entries

Geekbench 5 (SC)
2,512 entries

Cinebench R20 (MC)
615 entries

Geekbench 5 (MC)
2,483 entries

PassMark CPU-Mark
2,504 entries

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (SC)
250 entries

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (MC)
751 entries

Cinebench R15 (SC)
1,113 entries

Cinebench R15 (MC)
1,110 entries

Geekbench 3 (SC)
945 entries

Geekbench 3 (MC)
941 entries

Cinebench R11.5 (SC)
826 entries

Cinebench R11.5 (MC)
837 entries

Specifications

At a glance

Property	Value
Family	Intel Xeon E5 (76)
CPU group	Intel Xeon E5 v3 (34)
Architecture	Haswell E
Technology	22 nm
Segment	Desktop
Socket	LGA 2011-3
Generation	5
Predecessor	Intel Xeon E5-2640 v2 Q3/2013
Successor	Intel Xeon E5-2640 v4 Q1/2016

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

Property	Value
CPU Cores / Threads	8 / 16
Hyperthreading / SMT	✓
Core architecture	normal
Cores:	8x
Frequency:	2.60 GHz
Turbo Frequency (1 Core):	3.40 GHz
Turbo Frequency (8 Cores):	3.00 GHz
L2-Cache
L3-Cache	20.00 MB
Overclocking	No

Integrated graphics (iGPU)

Property	Value
GPU name	no iGPU
GPU frequency
CUs / Shader	/
Raytracing	✗
Max. displays
Max. GPU Memory
Technology
Release date

NPU AI performance

Property	Value
AI hardware
AI specifications
NPU + CPU + iGPU

Memory & PCIe

Memory type	Memory bandwidth
DDR4-2133	68.2 GB/s
Property	Value
Max. Memory	768 GB
Memory channels	4
ECC	✓
PCIe	3.0 x 40
PCIe Bandwidth	39.4 GB/s

Thermal Management

Property	Value
TDP	90 W
TDP (PL2)
TDP up
TDP down
T. junction max.

Technical details

Property	Value
Chip design	Monolithic
AES-NI	✓
Operating systems	Windows 10, Linux
Instruction set	x86-64 (64 bit)
ISA extensions	SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Release date	Q3/2014
Release price
Documents	Technical data sheet

User Reviews

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