Xeon E5-2687W v4 vs Xeon Silver 4214R
Xeon E5-2687W v4
Xeon Silver 4214R
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2687W v4
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Silver 4214R
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5-2687W v4 | Xeon Silver 4214R |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | Balanced gaming performance | Balanced gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,138) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5-2687W v4 | Xeon Silver 4214R |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,138) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 E5-2687W v4 and Xeon Silver 4214R
Xeon E5-2687W v4
The Xeon E5-2687W v4 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 June 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB. L2 cache: 3 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 160 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 17,640 points. Launch price was $2,141.
Xeon Silver 4214R
The Xeon Silver 4214R is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 February 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 16.5 MB. L2 cache: 12 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 100 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 17,489 points. Launch price was $705.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon E5-2687W v4 and Xeon Silver 4214R share an identical 12-core/24-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Xeon E5-2687W v4 versus 3.5 GHz on the Xeon Silver 4214R — identical boost frequencies (base: 3 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Xeon E5-2687W v4 uses the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon Silver 4214R uses Cascade Lake (2019−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2687W v4 scores 17,640 against the Xeon Silver 4214R's 17,489 — a 0.9% lead for the Xeon E5-2687W v4. L3 cache: 30 MB on the Xeon E5-2687W v4 vs 16.5 MB on the Xeon Silver 4214R.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2687W v4 | Xeon Silver 4214R |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 12 / 24 | 12 / 24 |
| Boost Clock | 3.5 GHz | 3.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz+25% | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB+82% | 16.5 MB |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 12 MB+300% |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Broadwell (2015−2019) | Cascade Lake (2019−2020) |
| PassMark | 17,640 | 17,489 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,063 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 8,255 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5-2687W v4 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon Silver 4214R uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2400 on the Xeon E5-2687W v4 versus 2400 on the Xeon Silver 4214R — the Xeon Silver 4214R supports 199.3% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon E5-2687W v4 supports up to 1536 GB of RAM compared to 1024 — 40% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 4 (Xeon E5-2687W v4) vs 6 (Xeon Silver 4214R). PCIe lanes: 40 (Xeon E5-2687W v4) vs 48 (Xeon Silver 4214R) — the Xeon Silver 4214R offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C610,X99 (Xeon E5-2687W v4) and C621 (Xeon Silver 4214R).
| Feature | Xeon E5-2687W v4 | Xeon Silver 4214R |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2011 | LGA3647 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2400 | 2400+59900% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 1536 GB+157286300% | 1024 |
| RAM Channels | 4 | 6+50% |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 40 | 48+20% |
Advanced Features
Only the Xeon Silver 4214R supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: Yes (Xeon E5-2687W v4) vs VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Silver 4214R). Direct competitor: Xeon Silver 4214R rivals EPYC 7302P.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2687W v4 | Xeon Silver 4214R |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | — | None |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | No | Yes |
| Virtualization | Yes | VT-x, VT-d |
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