Xeon E-2334
VS
Xeon E5-2687W v2

Xeon E-2334 vs Xeon E5-2687W v2

Intel

Xeon E-2334

4 Cores8 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.8 GHz2021
VS
Intel

Xeon E5-2687W v2

8 Cores16 Thrd150 WWMax: 4 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Xeon E-2334 is positioned at rank 268 and the Xeon E5-2687W v2 is on rank 970, so the Xeon E-2334 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E-2334

#1
Xeon Platinum 8454H
MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A
4202%
#6
Xeon Gold 6240R
MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A
793%
#10
Xeon 6337P
MSRP: $60|Avg: $5
705%
#15
EPYC 9174F
MSRP: $194|Avg: $30
545%
#220
Xeon 6520P
MSRP: $1295|Avg: $1295
100%
#221
Xeon Gold 6314U
MSRP: $2977|Avg: N/A
99%
#222
Xeon E-2478
MSRP: $568|Avg: $269
99%
#223
Xeon W-1390
MSRP: $494|Avg: $400
98%
#225
Xeon W-1250
MSRP: $285|Avg: $333
97%
#268
Xeon E-2334
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#282
Ryzen 5 PRO 1500
MSRP: $189|Avg: $50
97%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2687W v2

#1
Xeon Platinum 8454H
MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A
35708%
#6
Xeon Gold 6240R
MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A
6742%
#10
Xeon 6337P
MSRP: $60|Avg: $5
5990%
#15
EPYC 9174F
MSRP: $194|Avg: $30
4627%
#535
Xeon W-3245M
MSRP: $5002|Avg: $5002
98%
#536
Xeon W-3265M
MSRP: $6300|Avg: $3500
97%
#970
Xeon E5-2687W v2
MSRP: $2112|Avg: $62
100%
#972
Xeon L5430
MSRP: $390|Avg: $380
99%
#973
Xeon E5-2470
MSRP: $1440|Avg: $125
99%
#974
Xeon E5-2670
MSRP: $1552|Avg: $60
99%
#976
Xeon X3470
MSRP: $589|Avg: $16
97%
#979
Xeon E5-2689
MSRP: $1800|Avg: $18
95%
#980
Xeon E5-2450L
MSRP: $1106|Avg: $78
94%
#981
Xeon X3480
MSRP: $612|Avg: $48
93%
#982
Xeon E5-2687W
MSRP: $1885|Avg: $70
91%
#983
Xeon E5-4610
MSRP: $1219|Avg: $50
91%
#985
Xeon X7550
MSRP: $1500|Avg: $1400
90%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Xeon E-2334 (2021) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4-3200, providing a fundamental performance advantage.
InsightXeon E-2334Xeon E5-2687W v2
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($62)
Longevity
✨ Modern (Rocket Lake-E (2021) / 14 nm)
🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-2687W v2 (2013) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.
InsightXeon E-2334Xeon E5-2687W v2
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($62)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E-2334 and Xeon E5-2687W v2

Intel

Xeon E-2334

The Xeon E-2334 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Rocket Lake-E (2021) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 12,364 points. Launch price was $800.

Intel

Xeon E5-2687W v2

The Xeon E5-2687W v2 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 20 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 150 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 12,301 points. Launch price was $1,605.

Processing Power

The Xeon E-2334 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon E5-2687W v2 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon E5-2687W v2 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.8 GHz on the Xeon E-2334 versus 4 GHz on the Xeon E5-2687W v2 — a 18.2% clock advantage for the Xeon E-2334 (base: 3.4 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Xeon E-2334 uses the Rocket Lake-E (2021) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E5-2687W v2 uses Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E-2334 scores 12,364 against the Xeon E5-2687W v2's 12,301 — a 0.5% lead for the Xeon E-2334. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Xeon E-2334 vs 20 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2687W v2.

FeatureXeon E-2334Xeon E5-2687W v2
Cores / Threads
4 / 8
8 / 16+100%
Boost Clock
4.8 GHz+20%
4 GHz
Base Clock
3.4 GHz
3.4 GHz
L3 Cache
8 MB (total)
20 MB (total)+150%
L2 Cache
512K (per core)+100%
256 kB (per core)
Process
14 nm-36%
22 nm
Architecture
Rocket Lake-E (2021)
Ivy Bridge-EP (2013)
PassMark
12,364
12,301
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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E-2334 uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon E5-2687W v2 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureXeon E-2334Xeon E5-2687W v2
Socket
LGA1200
LGA2011
PCIe Generation
PCIe 4.0+33%
PCIe 3.0