Xeon E5-2695 v4 vs Xeon Silver 4309Y

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 E5-2695 v4

2016

Why buy it

✅+0.6% higher PassMark.
✅+275% larger total L3 cache (45 MB vs 12 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Fewer obvious downsides in this matchup outside of normal market pricing swings.

Xeon Silver 4309Y

2021

Why buy it

✅Draws 105W instead of 120W, a 15W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (18,718 vs 18,835).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (12 MB vs 45 MB).

Xeon E5-2695 v4

2016

Xeon Silver 4309Y

2021

Why buy it

✅+0.6% higher PassMark.
✅+275% larger total L3 cache (45 MB vs 12 MB).

Why buy it

✅Draws 105W instead of 120W, a 15W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer obvious downsides in this matchup outside of normal market pricing swings.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (18,718 vs 18,835).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (12 MB vs 45 MB).

Quick Answers

So, is Xeon Silver 4309Y better than Xeon E5-2695 v4?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Xeon Silver 4309Y is ahead with a 1.4% average FPS lead across 49 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Xeon E5-2695 v4 pulls ahead with 0.6% better PassMark. Xeon E5-2695 v4 also has the bigger cache pool with 275% larger total L3 cache (45 MB vs 12 MB).

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Xeon E5-2695 v4 is the better fit. You are getting 0.6% better PassMark, backed by 18 cores and 36 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 275% larger total L3 cache (45 MB vs 12 MB).

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

Xeon Silver 4309Y still looks like the safer overall buy. Xeon Silver 4309Y is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 1.4% average FPS lead across 49 shared CPU game tests in our data.

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

Xeon Silver 4309Y is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2021 vs 2016). 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 E5-2695 v4 Benchmark Check

Xeon Silver 4309Y Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Xeon E5-2695 v4	Xeon Silver 4309Y
1080p
low	178 FPS	174 FPS
medium	154 FPS	138 FPS
high	121 FPS	114 FPS
ultra	97 FPS	90 FPS
1440p
low	149 FPS	144 FPS
medium	126 FPS	113 FPS
high	95 FPS	91 FPS
ultra	78 FPS	72 FPS
4K
low	69 FPS	67 FPS
medium	62 FPS	56 FPS
high	47 FPS	44 FPS
ultra	38 FPS	35 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Xeon E5-2695 v4	Xeon Silver 4309Y
1080p
low	210 FPS	245 FPS
medium	191 FPS	212 FPS
high	162 FPS	191 FPS
ultra	131 FPS	151 FPS
1440p
low	180 FPS	217 FPS
medium	164 FPS	193 FPS
high	142 FPS	176 FPS
ultra	110 FPS	140 FPS
4K
low	114 FPS	176 FPS
medium	105 FPS	161 FPS
high	92 FPS	138 FPS
ultra	73 FPS	107 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Xeon E5-2695 v4	Xeon Silver 4309Y
1080p
low	471 FPS	468 FPS
medium	471 FPS	468 FPS
high	471 FPS	468 FPS
ultra	471 FPS	468 FPS
1440p
low	471 FPS	468 FPS
medium	471 FPS	468 FPS
high	471 FPS	468 FPS
ultra	471 FPS	468 FPS
4K
low	447 FPS	468 FPS
medium	363 FPS	378 FPS
high	328 FPS	334 FPS
ultra	274 FPS	272 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Xeon E5-2695 v4	Xeon Silver 4309Y
1080p
low	471 FPS	468 FPS
medium	471 FPS	468 FPS
high	471 FPS	468 FPS
ultra	471 FPS	468 FPS
1440p
low	471 FPS	468 FPS
medium	471 FPS	468 FPS
high	471 FPS	468 FPS
ultra	457 FPS	468 FPS
4K
low	471 FPS	468 FPS
medium	467 FPS	464 FPS
high	412 FPS	414 FPS
ultra	356 FPS	353 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5-2695 v4 and Xeon Silver 4309Y

Xeon E5-2695 v4

The Xeon E5-2695 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 18 cores and 36 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 45 MB. L2 cache: 4.5 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 18,835 points. Launch price was $2,424.

Xeon Silver 4309Y

The Xeon Silver 4309Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4189. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2667. Passmark benchmark score: 18,718 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

The Xeon E5-2695 v4 packs 18 cores / 36 threads, while the Xeon Silver 4309Y offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon E5-2695 v4 has 10 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the Xeon E5-2695 v4 versus 3.6 GHz on the Xeon Silver 4309Y — a 8.7% clock advantage for the Xeon Silver 4309Y (base: 2.1 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Xeon E5-2695 v4 uses the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon Silver 4309Y uses Ice Lake-SP (2021) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2695 v4 scores 18,835 against the Xeon Silver 4309Y's 18,718 — a 0.6% lead for the Xeon E5-2695 v4. L3 cache: 45 MB on the Xeon E5-2695 v4 vs 12 MB (total) on the Xeon Silver 4309Y.

Feature	Xeon E5-2695 v4	Xeon Silver 4309Y
Cores / Threads	18 / 36+125%	8 / 16
Boost Clock	3.3 GHz	3.6 GHz+9%
Base Clock	2.1 GHz	2.8 GHz+33%
L3 Cache	45 MB+275%	12 MB (total)
L2 Cache	4.5 MB+350%	1 MB (per core)
Process	14 nm	10 nm-29%
Architecture	Broadwell (2015−2019)	Ice Lake-SP (2021)
PassMark	18,835	18,718

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5-2695 v4 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon Silver 4309Y uses LGA4189 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.