Intel Xeon E5-2660 v2

Intel Xeon E5-2660 v2
Benchmarks & Specs

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The Intel Xeon E5-2660 v2 was and is a processor designed for demanding server and workstation tasks. It offers a remarkable number of ten cores and twenty threads. This configuration enabled high performance in parallel calculations. Based on the Ivy Bridge EP architecture, this CPU delivers reliable services.

A central feature is the generous Level 3 cache of 20 MB. It ensures fast data access and efficient processing. The maximum memory bandwidth of 60 GB/s is also worth mentioning. It optimally supports data-intensive applications. Manufactured in a 22-nm process, the Intel Xeon E5-2660 v2 offers the necessary performance for virtualization environments.

Complex scientific calculations also benefit from its architecture. With support for PCIe 3.0, it integrates well into existing system solutions. This processor remains a solid option for specific multi-threaded workloads. It continues to prove its worth in dedicated servers and workstations where reliability counts.
  • Ten cores, twenty threads
  • 20 MB Level 3 Cache
  • 60 GB/s maximum memory bandwidth
  • Based on Ivy Bridge EP Architecture

Performance Overview
Average performance across multiple benchmarks

Single-core performance
Rank 784 / 867
In segment Desktop
Multi-core performance
Rank 550 / 821
In segment Desktop
Geekbench 6 Single-Core

Geekbench 6 Single-Core
Single-core performance

Intel Celeron G4900T
2C / 2T · 2.80 GHz
594
Intel Core i7-950
4C / 8T · 3.33 GHz
590
Intel Xeon E5-2660 v2
10C / 20T · 3.00 GHz
588
Intel Core i3-3240
2C / 4T · 3.40 GHz
586
Intel Core i3-3245
2C / 4T · 3.40 GHz
586
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core

Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
Multi-core performance

Intel Xeon E5-2623 v3
4C / 8T · 3.20 GHz
3,621
Intel Core i5-7600T
4C / 4T · 3.50 GHz
3,582
Intel Xeon E5-2660 v2
10C / 20T · 2.60 GHz
3,558
Intel Core i5-6585R
4C / 4T · 3.20 GHz
3,554
Intel Core i7-4770R
4C / 8T · 3.60 GHz
3,550
Geekbench 5, 64bit Single-Core

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

Intel Pentium G3440T
2C / 2T · 2.80 GHz
624
Intel Xeon E5-2650 v2
8C / 16T · 3.40 GHz
622
Intel Xeon E5-2660 v2
10C / 20T · 3.00 GHz
618
Intel Core i7-2655LE
2C / 4T · 2.90 GHz
614
Intel Core i7-980
6C / 12T · 3.60 GHz
614
Cinebench R20 Multi-Core

Cinebench R20 Multi-Core
Multi-core performance

Intel Xeon E5-2640 v3
8C / 16T · 3.00 GHz
2,401 cb
AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G
4C / 8T · 4.00 GHz
2,394 cb
Intel Xeon E5-2660 v2
10C / 20T · 2.60 GHz
2,389 cb
AMD Ryzen 3 3100
4C / 8T · 3.90 GHz
2,351 cb
Intel Core i3-10105
4C / 8T · 4.20 GHz
2,337 cb
Geekbench 5, 64bit Multi-Core

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

Intel Core i3-12100T
4C / 8T · 3.20 GHz
5,560
Intel Core i7-5820K
6C / 12T · 3.40 GHz
5,537
Intel Xeon E5-2660 v2
10C / 20T · 2.60 GHz
5,536
Intel Core i5-10500E
6C / 12T · 3.10 GHz
5,520
Intel Xeon D-1557
12C / 24T · 1.50 GHz
5,518
Blender 2.81 (bmw27)

Blender 2.81 (bmw27)
Multi-core performance

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C / 128T · 3.20 GHz
28.9 s
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C / 64T · 3.80 GHz
44.5 s
Intel Xeon E5-2660 v2
10C / 20T · 2.60 GHz
336.4 s
Intel Core i5-9400F
6C / 6T · 3.90 GHz
367.5 s
Intel Core i7-6700K
4C / 8T · 4.00 GHz
369.3 s
CPU-Z Benchmark 17 Multi-Core

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

Intel Core i7-7800X
6C / 12T · 3.50 GHz
3,341
AMD Ryzen 5 2600
6C / 12T · 3.40 GHz
3,340
Intel Xeon E5-2660 v2
10C / 20T · 2.20 GHz
3,204
Intel Core i7-9700T
8C / 8T · 2.00 GHz
3,200
Intel Core i7-6800K
6C / 12T · 3.40 GHz
3,194
Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)
Single-core performance

AMD FX-9590
AMD FX-9590 101 %
8C / 8T · 5.00 GHz
114 cb
Intel Core i5-2400
4C / 4T · 3.40 GHz
114 cb
Intel Xeon E5-2660 v2
10C / 20T · 3.00 GHz
113 cb
Intel Xeon E5-2658 v3
12C / 24T · 2.90 GHz
112 cb
Intel Core i3-3210
2C / 4T · 3.20 GHz
110 cb
Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)
Multi-core performance

Intel Xeon E3-1280 v6
4C / 8T · 4.10 GHz
927 cb
Intel Core i5-8400
6C / 6T · 3.80 GHz
925 cb
Intel Xeon E5-2660 v2
10C / 20T · 2.60 GHz
916 cb
Intel Core i7-3930K
6C / 12T · 3.80 GHz
915 cb
Intel Core i3-10105F
4C / 8T · 4.20 GHz
912 cb

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At a glance

PropertyValue
FamilyIntel Xeon E5 (76)
CPU groupIntel Xeon E5 v2 (15)
ArchitectureIvy Bridge EP
Technology22 nm
SegmentDesktop
SocketLGA 2011
Generation4
Predecessor
SuccessorIntel Xeon E5-2660 v3
Q3/2014

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

PropertyValue
CPU Cores / Threads10 / 20
Hyperthreading / SMT
Core architecturenormal
Cores: 10x
Frequency: 2.20 GHz
Turbo Frequency (1 Core): 3.00 GHz
Turbo Frequency (10 Cores): 2.60 GHz
L2-Cache
L3-Cache20.00 MB
OverclockingNo

Memory & PCIe

Memory typeMemory bandwidth
DDR3-1866
59.7 GB/s
PropertyValue
Max. Memory768 GB
Memory channels4
ECC
PCIe3.0 x 40
PCIe Bandwidth39.4 GB/s

Thermal Management

PropertyValue
TDP95 W
TDP (PL2)
TDP up
TDP down
T. junction max.

Technical details

PropertyValue
Chip designMonolithic
AES-NI
Operating systemsWindows 10, Linux
Instruction setx86-64 (64 bit)
ISA extensionsSSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
Release dateQ3/2013
Release price1150 $
DocumentsTechnical data sheet
Intel Xeon E5-2660 v2
Intel Xeon E5-2660 v2
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