Xeon E5-2680 v2 vs Xeon Gold 6128

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 E5-2680 v2 is positioned at rank 636 and the Xeon Gold 6128 is on rank 252, so the Xeon Gold 6128 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 E5-2680 v2

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

10909%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

2060%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

1830%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

1414%

#380

Xeon Gold 6526Y

MSRP: $2878|Avg: N/A

100%

#382

Xeon Platinum 8352Y

MSRP: $3995|Avg: N/A

98%

#383

EPYC 7551P

MSRP: $2100|Avg: $329

95%

#384

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX

MSRP: $7349|Avg: $7999

95%

#385

EPYC 9375F

MSRP: $5306|Avg: $108

95%

#636

Xeon E5-2680 v2

MSRP: $667|Avg: $462

100%

#640

Xeon W-2104

MSRP: $294|Avg: $309

99%

#643

Xeon E5-2620 v3

MSRP: $417|Avg: $80

97%

#650

Xeon E3-1275L v3

MSRP: $350|Avg: $29

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6128

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

4031%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

761%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

676%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

522%

#218

Xeon Gold 5512U

MSRP: $1230|Avg: N/A

98%

#219

Xeon D-1733NT

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

96%

#252

Xeon Gold 6128

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#255

Ryzen 3 PRO 1200

MSRP: $109|Avg: $80

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Xeon Gold 6128 (2017) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4-2666, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon E5-2680 v2	Xeon Gold 6128
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($462)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) / 22 nm)	✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-2680 v2 (2013) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon E5-2680 v2	Xeon Gold 6128
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($462)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5-2680 v2 and Xeon Gold 6128

Xeon E5-2680 v2

The Xeon E5-2680 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 10 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 25 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 115 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 12,707 points. Launch price was $1,260.

Xeon Gold 6128

The Xeon Gold 6128 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 25 April 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 19.25 MB. L2 cache: 6 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 115 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 12,887 points. Launch price was $1,697.

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Processing Power

The Xeon E5-2680 v2 packs 10 cores / 20 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6128 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon E5-2680 v2 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Xeon E5-2680 v2 versus 3.7 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6128 — a 2.7% clock advantage for the Xeon Gold 6128 (base: 2.8 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Xeon E5-2680 v2 uses the Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Xeon Gold 6128 uses Skylake (server) (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2680 v2 scores 12,707 against the Xeon Gold 6128's 12,887 — a 1.4% lead for the Xeon Gold 6128. L3 cache: 25 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2680 v2 vs 19.25 MB on the Xeon Gold 6128.

Feature	Xeon E5-2680 v2	Xeon Gold 6128
Cores / Threads	10 / 20+67%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	3.6 GHz	3.7 GHz+3%
Base Clock	2.8 GHz	3.4 GHz+21%
L3 Cache	25 MB (total)+30%	19.25 MB
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	6 MB+2300%
Process	22 nm	14 nm-36%
Architecture	Ivy Bridge-EP (2013)	Skylake (server) (2017−2018)
PassMark	12,707	12,887+1%

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5-2680 v2 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon Gold 6128 uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.