Intel Xeon E5-2686 v4

Intel Xeon E5-2686 v4
Benchmarks & Specs

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The Intel Xeon E5-2686 v4 is designed for demanding tasks in servers and workstations. It is based on the proven Broadwell E architecture and manufactured using the 14nm process. Its many cores and threads ensure remarkable multi-core performance. This makes it a very solid choice for certain professional applications.

Particularly noteworthy is its large L3 cache of 45 MB. This significantly contributes to the fast processing of large amounts of data. In Cinebench 2024, the processor achieves 45 points in the single-core test. In the multi-core test, it achieves a remarkable 779 points. The maximum memory bandwidth is 77 GB/s.

For connecting expansion cards, it uses PCIe 3.0. The Intel Xeon E5-2686 v4 offers reliable and consistent operation. We see it as a good choice for server solutions where cost-effectiveness and stability are important. It continues to handle diverse tasks confidently and reliably. Its robust design and proven architecture guarantee high reliability.

Users in data centers and with memory-intensive applications appreciate this.
  • High multi-core performance
  • Large L3 cache (45 MB)
  • Reliable and consistent operation
  • PCIe 3.0 support

Performance Overview
Average performance across multiple benchmarks

Single-core performance
Rank 477 / 543
In segment Desktop
Multi-core performance
Rank 240 / 519
In segment Desktop
Cinebench 2024 Single-Core

Cinebench 2024 Single-Core
Single-core performance

Intel Core i5-10500
6C / 12T · 4.50 GHz
49 pts
Intel Core i5-8400T
6C / 6T · 3.30 GHz
49 pts
Intel Xeon E5-2686 v4
18C / 36T · 3.00 GHz
45 pts
Intel Xeon E5-2682 v4
16C / 32T · 3.00 GHz
44 pts
Intel Xeon E5-2620 v4
8C / 16T · 3.00 GHz
43 pts
Cinebench 2024 Multi-Core

Cinebench 2024 Multi-Core
Multi-core performance

AMD Ryzen 5 8400F
6C / 12T · 4.70 GHz
793 pts
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920X
12C / 24T · 4.00 GHz
783 pts
Intel Xeon E5-2686 v4
18C / 36T · 3.00 GHz
779 pts
AMD Ryzen 5 7500F
6C / 12T · 5.00 GHz
771 pts
AMD Ryzen 7 5700G
8C / 16T · 4.60 GHz
771 pts
Geekbench 6 Single-Core

Geekbench 6 Single-Core
Single-core performance

Intel Xeon E5-2683 v3
14C / 28T · 3.00 GHz
906
Intel Xeon D-1531
6C / 12T · 2.70 GHz
898
Intel Xeon E5-2686 v4
18C / 36T · 3.00 GHz
895
Intel Pentium Gold G6500
2C / 4T · 4.10 GHz
890
Intel Pentium Gold G6405
2C / 4T · 4.10 GHz
890
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core

Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
Multi-core performance

Intel Xeon E-2336
6C / 12T · 2.90 GHz
6,845
Intel Xeon E5-2667 v4
8C / 16T · 3.40 GHz
6,824
Intel Xeon E5-2686 v4
18C / 36T · 2.70 GHz
6,822
Intel Core i7-10700T
8C / 16T · 3.70 GHz
6,814
Intel Core i7-9700E
8C / 8T · 2.60 GHz
6,802
CPU-Z Benchmark 17 Single-Core

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

Intel Pentium G4560
2C / 4T · 3.50 GHz
339
Intel Core i7-2600
4C / 8T · 3.80 GHz
337
Intel Xeon E5-2686 v4
18C / 36T · 3.00 GHz
332
Intel Core i3-4160
2C / 4T · 3.60 GHz
331
Intel Core i5-2400
4C / 4T · 3.40 GHz
317
CPU-Z Benchmark 17 Multi-Core

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

Intel Core i9-10900K
10C / 20T · 3.70 GHz
7,347
Intel Core i9-10850K
10C / 20T · 3.60 GHz
7,221
Intel Xeon E5-2686 v4
18C / 36T · 2.29 GHz
7,204
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
12C / 24T · 3.50 GHz
7,153
Intel Core i9-10920X
12C / 24T · 3.50 GHz
7,076

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At a glance

PropertyValue
FamilyIntel Xeon E5 (76)
CPU groupIntel Xeon E5 v4 (27)
ArchitectureBroadwell E
Technology14 nm
SegmentDesktop
SocketLGA 2011-3
Generation6
Predecessor
Successor

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

PropertyValue
CPU Cores / Threads18 / 36
Hyperthreading / SMT
Core architecturenormal
Cores: 18x
Frequency: 2.29 GHz
Turbo Frequency (1 Core): 3.00 GHz
Turbo Frequency (18 Cores): 2.70 GHz
L2-Cache4.60 MB
L3-Cache45.00 MB
OverclockingNo

Memory & PCIe

Memory typeMemory bandwidth
DDR4-2400
76.8 GB/s
PropertyValue
Max. Memory1536 GB
Memory channels4
ECC
PCIe3.0 x 40
PCIe Bandwidth39.4 GB/s

Thermal Management

PropertyValue
TDP174 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 dateQ1/2016
Release price
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