Xeon E5-2673 v4 vs Xeon Silver 4216

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Xeon E5-2673 v4

2016

Why buy it

✅+1.2% higher PassMark.
✅+127.3% larger total L3 cache (50 MB vs 22 MB).

Trade-offs

❌35% higher power demand at 135W vs 100W.
❌No AVX-512 support for niche heavy compute workloads where it can matter.

Xeon Silver 4216

2019

Why buy it

✅Draws 100W instead of 135W, a 35W reduction.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (48 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅AVX-512 support for select workstation, AI, and scientific workloads.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (21,022 vs 21,277).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (22 MB vs 50 MB).
❌Launch MSRP is still $1,011 MSRP, while Xeon E5-2673 v4 mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Xeon E5-2673 v4

2016

Xeon Silver 4216

2019

Why buy it

✅+1.2% higher PassMark.
✅+127.3% larger total L3 cache (50 MB vs 22 MB).

Why buy it

✅Draws 100W instead of 135W, a 35W reduction.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (48 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅AVX-512 support for select workstation, AI, and scientific workloads.

Trade-offs

❌35% higher power demand at 135W vs 100W.
❌No AVX-512 support for niche heavy compute workloads where it can matter.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (21,022 vs 21,277).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (22 MB vs 50 MB).
❌Launch MSRP is still $1,011 MSRP, while Xeon E5-2673 v4 mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Quick Answers

So, is Xeon Silver 4216 better than Xeon E5-2673 v4?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Xeon Silver 4216 is ahead with a 2.5% average FPS lead across 26 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Xeon E5-2673 v4 pulls ahead with 1.2% better PassMark. Xeon E5-2673 v4 also has the bigger cache pool with 127.3% larger total L3 cache (50 MB vs 22 MB).

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Xeon E5-2673 v4 is the better fit. You are getting 1.2% better PassMark, backed by 20 cores and 40 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 127.3% larger total L3 cache (50 MB vs 22 MB).

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Xeon Silver 4216 is the smarter buy today. Xeon Silver 4216 is at an unclear MSRP at $1,011 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 2.5% average FPS lead across 26 shared CPU game tests in our data. The trade-off is that Xeon E5-2673 v4 is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 1.2% better PassMark. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (20.8 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Xeon Silver 4216 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2019 vs 2016) and AVX-512 support for heavier modern compute workloads. That makes it the safer long-term pick.

Games Benchmarks

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.

Xeon E5-2673 v4 Benchmark Check

Xeon Silver 4216 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Xeon E5-2673 v4	Xeon Silver 4216
1080p
low	180 FPS	174 FPS
medium	157 FPS	139 FPS
high	124 FPS	111 FPS
ultra	99 FPS	87 FPS
1440p
low	149 FPS	139 FPS
medium	125 FPS	109 FPS
high	95 FPS	86 FPS
ultra	77 FPS	68 FPS
4K
low	69 FPS	66 FPS
medium	61 FPS	55 FPS
high	47 FPS	43 FPS
ultra	38 FPS	34 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Xeon E5-2673 v4	Xeon Silver 4216
1080p
low	365 FPS	188 FPS
medium	332 FPS	167 FPS
high	280 FPS	145 FPS
ultra	225 FPS	118 FPS
1440p
low	314 FPS	162 FPS
medium	285 FPS	148 FPS
high	243 FPS	128 FPS
ultra	189 FPS	104 FPS
4K
low	196 FPS	105 FPS
medium	179 FPS	97 FPS
high	153 FPS	85 FPS
ultra	121 FPS	68 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Xeon E5-2673 v4	Xeon Silver 4216
1080p
low	532 FPS	526 FPS
medium	505 FPS	526 FPS
high	458 FPS	526 FPS
ultra	410 FPS	526 FPS
1440p
low	522 FPS	526 FPS
medium	436 FPS	526 FPS
high	389 FPS	526 FPS
ultra	349 FPS	526 FPS
4K
low	400 FPS	473 FPS
medium	322 FPS	372 FPS
high	287 FPS	331 FPS
ultra	239 FPS	269 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Xeon E5-2673 v4	Xeon Silver 4216
1080p
low	532 FPS	526 FPS
medium	532 FPS	526 FPS
high	532 FPS	526 FPS
ultra	532 FPS	526 FPS
1440p
low	532 FPS	526 FPS
medium	532 FPS	526 FPS
high	532 FPS	508 FPS
ultra	456 FPS	430 FPS
4K
low	518 FPS	466 FPS
medium	465 FPS	417 FPS
high	411 FPS	372 FPS
ultra	352 FPS	321 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5-2673 v4 and Xeon Silver 4216

Xeon E5-2673 v4

The Xeon E5-2673 v4 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 20 cores and 40 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 2.3 GHz. L3 cache: 50 MB. L2 cache: 5 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCLGA2011-3. Thermal design power (TDP): 135 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 21,277 points. Launch price was $800.

Xeon Silver 4216

The Xeon Silver 4216 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 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 22 MB. L2 cache: 16 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 100 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 21,022 points. Launch price was $1,002.

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Processing Power

The Xeon E5-2673 v4 packs 20 cores / 40 threads, while the Xeon Silver 4216 offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the Xeon E5-2673 v4 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.3 GHz on the Xeon E5-2673 v4 versus 3.2 GHz on the Xeon Silver 4216 — a 32.7% clock advantage for the Xeon Silver 4216 (base: 2.3 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Xeon E5-2673 v4 uses the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon Silver 4216 uses Cascade Lake (2019−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2673 v4 scores 21,277 against the Xeon Silver 4216's 21,022 — a 1.2% lead for the Xeon E5-2673 v4. L3 cache: 50 MB on the Xeon E5-2673 v4 vs 22 MB on the Xeon Silver 4216.

Feature	Xeon E5-2673 v4	Xeon Silver 4216
Cores / Threads	20 / 40+25%	16 / 32
Boost Clock	2.3 GHz	3.2 GHz+39%
Base Clock	2.3 GHz+10%	2.1 GHz
L3 Cache	50 MB+127%	22 MB
L2 Cache	5 MB	16 MB+220%
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Broadwell (2015−2019)	Cascade Lake (2019−2020)
PassMark	21,277+1%	21,022
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	16,500
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,013
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	12,286

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5-2673 v4 uses the FCLGA2011-3 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon Silver 4216 uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon E5-2673 v4	Xeon Silver 4216
Socket	FCLGA2011-3	LGA3647
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR4-2400
Max RAM Capacity	—	1024 GB
RAM Channels	—	6
ECC Support	—	Yes
PCIe Lanes	—	48

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E5-2673 v4) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon Silver 4216). Primary use case: Xeon Silver 4216 targets Server / Edge computing. Direct competitor: Xeon Silver 4216 rivals EPYC 7262.