Intel Xeon E5-2660 v3

Intel Xeon E5-2660 v3
Benchmarks & Specs

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The Intel Xeon E5-2660 v3 is a processor originally designed for use in professional servers and workstations. With its 10 cores and 20 threads, it offered remarkable performance for multi-threaded applications. This chip was manufactured using the 22 nm process. It is based on the Haswell E architecture, which was considered state-of-the-art at the time.

The generous L3 cache of 25 MB is particularly noteworthy. This supports efficient data processing and contributes to smooth execution. Despite its age, this Xeon can still impress in certain computationally intensive tasks. It features PCIe 3.0, which ensures good connectivity for various expansion cards.

The maximum memory bandwidth of 68 GB/s is also useful for data-hungry operations. We observe that the Intel Xeon E5-2660 v3 still provides a solid foundation for specific server projects today. Its design for continuous operation speaks to its reliability. This processor remains a valid choice for users who need a high core count.

  • 10 cores and 20 threads
  • 25 MB L3 cache
  • Designed for servers and workstations
  • PCIe 3.0 support

Performance Overview
Average performance across multiple benchmarks

Single-core performance
Rank 620 / 867
In segment Desktop
Multi-core performance
Rank 352 / 821
In segment Desktop
Geekbench 6 Single-Core

Geekbench 6 Single-Core
Single-core performance

Intel Core i3-4130
2C / 4T · 3.40 GHz
1,046
AMD Athlon 3000G
2C / 4T · 3.50 GHz
1,043
Intel Xeon E5-2660 v3
10C / 20T · 3.30 GHz
1,042
Intel Xeon E5-2680 v3
12C / 24T · 3.30 GHz
1,041
Intel Core i5-4690T
4C / 4T · 3.50 GHz
1,039
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core

Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
Multi-core performance

Intel Core i9-9900T
8C / 16T · 3.60 GHz
6,315
Intel Core i5-11500T
6C / 12T · 3.30 GHz
6,306
Intel Xeon E5-2660 v3
10C / 20T · 3.00 GHz
6,285
Intel Core i5-10400
6C / 12T · 4.00 GHz
6,261
Intel Xeon Gold 6128
6C / 12T · 3.50 GHz
6,261
Geekbench 5, 64bit Single-Core

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

Intel Xeon E5-2623 v4
4C / 8T · 3.20 GHz
886
Intel Xeon E5-2687W v3
10C / 20T · 3.50 GHz
886
Intel Xeon E5-2660 v3
10C / 20T · 3.30 GHz
884
Intel Xeon Gold 5115
10C / 20T · 2.80 GHz
883
Intel Core i5-4670
4C / 4T · 3.80 GHz
881
Geekbench 5, 64bit Multi-Core

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

Intel Core i7-8086K
6C / 12T · 4.30 GHz
7,031
Intel Xeon E-2236
6C / 6T · 3.90 GHz
7,027
Intel Xeon E5-2660 v3
10C / 20T · 3.00 GHz
7,022
AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
6C / 12T · 4.20 GHz
6,992
AMD Ryzen 7 4700GE
8C / 16T · 3.70 GHz
6,978
CPU-Z Benchmark 17 Multi-Core

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

AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE
6C / 12T · 3.30 GHz
3,997
AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C / 12T · 3.60 GHz
3,990
Intel Xeon E5-2660 v3
10C / 20T · 2.60 GHz
3,967
Intel Core i7-5960X
8C / 16T · 3.00 GHz
3,944
Intel Core i5-10600
6C / 12T · 3.30 GHz
3,927
Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)
Single-core performance

Intel Core i5-4440
4C / 4T · 3.30 GHz
128 cb
Intel Core i5-7400T
4C / 4T · 3.00 GHz
128 cb
Intel Xeon E5-2660 v3
10C / 20T · 3.30 GHz
127 cb
Intel Xeon E3-1235L v5
4C / 4T · 3.00 GHz
126 cb
Intel Xeon E5-2623 v3
4C / 8T · 3.50 GHz
126 cb
Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)
Multi-core performance

Intel Core i5-11400
6C / 12T · 4.20 GHz
1,598 cb
Intel Xeon E5-2658 v3
12C / 24T · 2.50 GHz
1,595 cb
Intel Xeon E5-2660 v3
10C / 20T · 3.00 GHz
1,593 cb
Intel Xeon E5-2650 v4
12C / 24T · 2.50 GHz
1,589 cb
AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C / 12T · 4.00 GHz
1,578 cb

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At a glance

PropertyValue
FamilyIntel Xeon E5 (76)
CPU groupIntel Xeon E5 v3 (34)
ArchitectureHaswell E
Technology22 nm
SegmentDesktop
SocketLGA 2011-3
Generation5
PredecessorIntel Xeon E5-2660 v2
Q3/2013
SuccessorIntel Xeon E5-2660 v4
Q1/2016

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

PropertyValue
CPU Cores / Threads10 / 20
Hyperthreading / SMT
Core architecturenormal
Cores: 10x
Frequency: 2.60 GHz
Turbo Frequency (1 Core): 3.30 GHz
Turbo Frequency (10 Cores): 3.00 GHz
L2-Cache
L3-Cache25.00 MB
OverclockingNo

Memory & PCIe

Memory typeMemory bandwidth
DDR4-2133
68.2 GB/s
PropertyValue
Max. Memory768 GB
Memory channels4
ECC
PCIe3.0 x 40
PCIe Bandwidth39.4 GB/s

Thermal Management

PropertyValue
TDP105 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, AVX2
Release dateQ3/2014
Release price
DocumentsTechnical data sheet
Intel Xeon E5-2660 v3
Intel Xeon E5-2660 v3
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