Intel Xeon E5-2690 v3

Intel Xeon E5-2690 v3
Benchmarks & Specs

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The Intel Xeon E5-2690 v3 is a processor that was once developed for demanding server and workstation tasks. It is based on the Haswell E architecture and was manufactured using the 22nm process. Its twelve physical cores and 24 threads still enable solid performance in multitasking scenarios today.

We see that it is still a capable choice for parallel calculations. A real plus is the generous Level 3 cache of 30 MB. This is particularly advantageous for data-intensive applications, as it supports quick access to important information. The maximum memory bandwidth of 68 GB/s also ensures smooth operation for memory-hungry programs.

With PCIe 3.0 support, it also offered good connectivity. For existing systems or specialized workloads that benefit from a high core count, the Intel Xeon E5-2690 v3 can still be a reliable solution. It delivers consistent, stable performance in continuous operation, which is valued in server environments.

  • 12 Cores / 24 Threads
  • 30 MB L3 Cache
  • 68 GB/s Maximum Memory Bandwidth
  • PCIe 3.0 Support

Performance Overview
Average performance across multiple benchmarks

Single-core performance
Rank 583 / 867
In segment Desktop
Multi-core performance
Rank 273 / 821
In segment Desktop
Geekbench 6 Single-Core

Geekbench 6 Single-Core
Single-core performance

Intel Core i7-4770
4C / 8T · 3.90 GHz
1,102
AMD Ryzen 5 2400G
4C / 8T · 3.90 GHz
1,099
Intel Xeon E5-2690 v3
12C / 24T · 3.50 GHz
1,098
AMD Ryzen 5 1600
6C / 12T · 3.60 GHz
1,095
Intel Core i5-8400T
6C / 6T · 3.30 GHz
1,092
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core

Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
Multi-core performance

Intel Core i7-10700
8C / 16T · 4.60 GHz
7,926
Intel Xeon E5-2697 v3
14C / 28T · 3.10 GHz
7,924
Intel Xeon E5-2690 v3
12C / 24T · 3.00 GHz
7,921
Intel Core i5-11400
6C / 12T · 4.20 GHz
7,895
Intel Core i5-11400F
6C / 12T · 4.20 GHz
7,895
Geekbench 5, 64bit Single-Core

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

Intel Core i7-5820K
6C / 12T · 3.60 GHz
923
Intel Xeon E5-2640 v4
10C / 20T · 3.40 GHz
923
Intel Xeon E5-2690 v3
12C / 24T · 3.50 GHz
922
Intel Core i3-7300T
2C / 4T · 3.50 GHz
921
Intel Xeon E5-1660 v2
6C / 12T · 4.00 GHz
921
Geekbench 5, 64bit Multi-Core

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

AMD Ryzen 7 3800XT
8C / 16T · 4.50 GHz
9,612
Intel Xeon E5-2683 v3
14C / 28T · 2.50 GHz
9,568
Intel Xeon E5-2690 v3
12C / 24T · 3.00 GHz
9,562
Intel Core i9-10910
10C / 20T · 3.60 GHz
9,507
Intel Core i9-9900KS
8C / 16T · 4.80 GHz
9,471
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 E5-2690 v3
12C / 24T · 3.00 GHz
185.5 s
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
8C / 16T · 3.85 GHz
211.2 s
Intel Core i7-7820X
8C / 16T · 4.30 GHz
212.0 s
CPU-Z Benchmark 17 Multi-Core

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

Intel Core i7-10700
8C / 16T · 2.90 GHz
5,353
Intel Core i7-10700F
8C / 16T · 2.90 GHz
5,352
Intel Xeon E5-2690 v3
12C / 24T · 2.60 GHz
5,054
Intel Core i9-9900
8C / 16T · 3.10 GHz
5,010
AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE
8C / 16T · 3.10 GHz
4,994
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 E5-2690 v3
12C / 24T · 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 Core i9-9900
8C / 16T · 4.00 GHz
1,931 cb
AMD Ryzen 7 4700GE
8C / 16T · 3.70 GHz
1,927 cb
Intel Xeon E5-2690 v3
12C / 24T · 3.00 GHz
1,914 cb
Intel Core i7-7820X
8C / 16T · 4.30 GHz
1,887 cb
Intel Xeon E5-2683 v3
14C / 28T · 2.50 GHz
1,860 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 E5-2690 v2
Q3/2013
SuccessorIntel Xeon E5-2690 v4
Q1/2016

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

PropertyValue
CPU Cores / Threads12 / 24
Hyperthreading / SMT
Core architecturenormal
Cores: 12x
Frequency: 2.60 GHz
Turbo Frequency (1 Core): 3.50 GHz
Turbo Frequency (12 Cores): 3.00 GHz
L2-Cache
L3-Cache30.00 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
TDP135 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 E5-2690 v3
Intel Xeon E5-2690 v3
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