Xeon E5-2687W vs Xeon E5-2643 v3
Xeon E5-2687W
Xeon E5-2643 v3
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 E5-2687W is positioned at rank 982 and the Xeon E5-2643 v3 is on rank 293, so the Xeon E5-2643 v3 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2687W
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2643 v3
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5-2687W | Xeon E5-2643 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($70) | ✅ More affordable ($45) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell-EP (2014−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5-2687W | Xeon E5-2643 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+59%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($70) | ✅ More affordable ($45) |
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 and Xeon E5-2643 v3
Xeon E5-2687W
The Xeon E5-2687W is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 6 March 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 20480 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 150 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 10,036 points. Launch price was $815.
Xeon E5-2643 v3
The Xeon E5-2643 v3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 20 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 135 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 10,265 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Xeon E5-2687W packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon E5-2643 v3 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon E5-2687W has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Xeon E5-2687W versus 3.7 GHz on the Xeon E5-2643 v3 — a 2.7% clock advantage for the Xeon E5-2687W (base: 3.1 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Xeon E5-2687W uses the Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Xeon E5-2643 v3 uses Haswell-EP (2014−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2687W scores 10,036 against the Xeon E5-2643 v3's 10,265 — a 2.3% lead for the Xeon E5-2643 v3. L3 cache: 20480 kB (total) on the Xeon E5-2687W vs 20 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2643 v3.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2687W | Xeon E5-2643 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16+33% | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 3.8 GHz+3% | 3.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.1 GHz | 3.4 GHz+10% |
| L3 Cache | 20480 kB (total) | 20 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 22 nm-31% |
| Architecture | Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) | Haswell-EP (2014−2015) |
| PassMark | 10,036 | 10,265+2% |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the LGA2011 socket with PCIe 2.0.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2687W | Xeon E5-2643 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2011 | LGA2011 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 5.0+150% |
Value Analysis
The Xeon E5-2687W launched at $1885 MSRP, while the Xeon E5-2643 v3 debuted at $219. At current prices ($70 vs $45), the Xeon E5-2643 v3 is $25 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E5-2687W delivers 143.4 pts/$ vs 228.1 pts/$ for the Xeon E5-2643 v3 — making the Xeon E5-2643 v3 the 45.6% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2687W | Xeon E5-2643 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1885 | $219-88% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $70 | $45-36% |
| Performance per Dollar | 143.4 | 228.1+59% |
| Release Date | 2012 | 2014 |
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