Xeon E5-2640 v3 vs Xeon Silver 4209T
Xeon E5-2640 v3
Xeon Silver 4209T
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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 E5-2640 v3 is positioned at rank 819 and the Xeon Silver 4209T is on rank 626, so the Xeon Silver 4209T offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2640 v3
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Silver 4209T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5-2640 v3 | Xeon Silver 4209T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($189) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($649) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell-EP (2014−2015) / 22 nm) | ✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5-2640 v3 | Xeon Silver 4209T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+243%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($189) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($649) |
Performance Check
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 E5-2640 v3 and Xeon Silver 4209T
Xeon E5-2640 v3
The Xeon E5-2640 v3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 20 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 90 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 11,055 points. Launch price was $800.
Xeon Silver 4209T
The Xeon Silver 4209T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 11 MB. L2 cache: 8 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 70 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 11,080 points. Launch price was $501.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon E5-2640 v3 and Xeon Silver 4209T share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Xeon E5-2640 v3 versus 3.2 GHz on the Xeon Silver 4209T — a 6.1% clock advantage for the Xeon E5-2640 v3 (base: 2.6 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Xeon E5-2640 v3 uses the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Xeon Silver 4209T uses Cascade Lake (2019−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2640 v3 scores 11,055 against the Xeon Silver 4209T's 11,080 — a 0.2% lead for the Xeon Silver 4209T. L3 cache: 20 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2640 v3 vs 11 MB on the Xeon Silver 4209T.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2640 v3 | Xeon Silver 4209T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 3.4 GHz+6% | 3.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.6 GHz+18% | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 20 MB (total)+82% | 11 MB |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 8 MB+3100% |
| Process | 22 nm | 14 nm-36% |
| Architecture | Haswell-EP (2014−2015) | Cascade Lake (2019−2020) |
| PassMark | 11,055 | 11,080 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5-2640 v3 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon Silver 4209T uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2640 v3 | Xeon Silver 4209T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2011 | LGA3647 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+67% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-1866 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 768 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 4 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 40 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Xeon E5-2640 v3) / not specified (Xeon Silver 4209T). Primary use case: Xeon E5-2640 v3 targets Server.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2640 v3 | Xeon Silver 4209T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | Yes | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | — |
| Target Use | Server | — |
Value Analysis
The Xeon E5-2640 v3 launched at $939 MSRP, while the Xeon Silver 4209T debuted at $563. At current prices ($189 vs $649), the Xeon E5-2640 v3 is $460 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E5-2640 v3 delivers 58.5 pts/$ vs 17.1 pts/$ for the Xeon Silver 4209T — making the Xeon E5-2640 v3 the 109.6% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2640 v3 | Xeon Silver 4209T |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $939 | $563-40% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $189-71% | $649 |
| Performance per Dollar | 58.5+242% | 17.1 |
| Release Date | 2014 | 2019 |
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