Intel Xeon E5-2687W v3

Intel Xeon E5-2687W v3
Benchmarks & Specs

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The Intel Xeon E5-2687W v3 processor, manufactured in the 22 nm process, is based on the proven Haswell E architecture. It was developed for very demanding workloads. Even today, it provides a remarkably solid foundation for numerous professional applications. We particularly appreciate its generous Level 3 Cache of 25 MB.

This was above average at the time and supports the effective processing of large amounts of data. It contributes significantly to reliable performance in data-intensive calculations. With a maximum memory bandwidth of 68 GB/s, the processor could provide data very quickly. The integration of PCIe 3.0 also offered excellent connectivity options for specialized expansion cards.

The Intel Xeon E5-2687W v3 was an excellent choice for high-performance workstations at the time. It provided reliable computing capacity for complex simulations, renderings, and professional media editing. We are often surprised at how well this processor continues to perform in some specific scenarios.

It is a clear testament to the high quality and longevity of the Intel Xeon product line. Its design focused on stability and efficiency, features that continue to make it relevant today.
  • Robust Haswell E architecture
  • Generous 25 MB Level 3 Cache
  • High memory bandwidth of 68 GB/s
  • Support for PCIe 3.0

Performance Overview
Average performance across multiple benchmarks

Single-core performance
Rank 585 / 867
In segment Desktop
Multi-core performance
Rank 285 / 821
In segment Desktop
Geekbench 6 Single-Core

Geekbench 6 Single-Core
Single-core performance

Intel Xeon E5-2690 v3
12C / 24T · 3.50 GHz
1,098
AMD Ryzen 5 1600
6C / 12T · 3.60 GHz
1,095
Intel Xeon E5-2687W v3
10C / 20T · 3.50 GHz
1,092
AMD Ryzen 3 2200G
4C / 4T · 3.70 GHz
1,089
AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G
4C / 4T · 3.70 GHz
1,089
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core

Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
Multi-core performance

Intel Core i3-14100T
4C / 8T · 2.70 GHz
7,616
AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G
4C / 8T · 4.60 GHz
7,570
Intel Xeon E5-2687W v3
10C / 20T · 3.30 GHz
7,563
Intel Xeon Gold 6134
8C / 16T · 3.50 GHz
7,488
Intel Core i9-10900T
10C / 20T · 3.70 GHz
7,476
Geekbench 5, 64bit Single-Core

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

Intel Xeon Silver 4209T
8C / 16T · 3.20 GHz
889
Intel Pentium G4500
2C / 2T · 3.50 GHz
887
Intel Xeon E5-2687W v3
10C / 20T · 3.50 GHz
886
Intel Core i5-7400
4C / 4T · 3.50 GHz
884
AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X
8C / 16T · 3.70 GHz
884
Geekbench 5, 64bit Multi-Core

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

Intel Xeon D-1739
8C / 16T · 3.20 GHz
8,633
Intel Xeon E5-1660 v3
8C / 16T · 3.20 GHz
8,622
Intel Xeon E5-2687W v3
10C / 20T · 3.30 GHz
8,596
Intel Xeon Gold 5118
12C / 24T · 2.60 GHz
8,568
Intel Xeon Gold 6144
8C / 16T · 4.00 GHz
8,522
Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)
Single-core performance

Intel Core i3-4130
2C / 4T · 3.40 GHz
136 cb
Intel Core i5-4690T
4C / 4T · 3.50 GHz
136 cb
Intel Xeon E5-2687W v3
10C / 20T · 3.50 GHz
135 cb
Intel Core i5-5575R
4C / 4T · 3.30 GHz
134 cb
Intel Core i7-4770T
4C / 8T · 3.70 GHz
134 cb
Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)
Multi-core performance

Intel Xeon E5-2660 v4
14C / 28T · 2.40 GHz
1,774 cb
Intel Core i5-11600KF
6C / 12T · 4.60 GHz
1,760 cb
Intel Xeon E5-2687W v3
10C / 20T · 3.30 GHz
1,752 cb
Intel Core i5-11600K
6C / 12T · 4.60 GHz
1,749 cb
Intel Xeon Gold 5118
12C / 24T · 2.60 GHz
1,732 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
Predecessor
SuccessorIntel Xeon E5-2687W v4
Q1/2016

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

PropertyValue
CPU Cores / Threads10 / 20
Hyperthreading / SMT
Core architecturenormal
Cores: 10x
Frequency: 3.10 GHz
Turbo Frequency (1 Core): 3.50 GHz
Turbo Frequency (10 Cores): 3.30 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
TDP160 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 E5-2687W v3
Intel Xeon E5-2687W v3
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