Xeon E5-2695 v4 vs Xeon Silver 4509Y
Xeon E5-2695 v4
Xeon Silver 4509Y
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2695 v4
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Silver 4509Y
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5-2695 v4 | Xeon Silver 4509Y |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5-2695 v4 | Xeon Silver 4509Y |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 E5-2695 v4 and Xeon Silver 4509Y
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 4509Y
The Xeon Silver 4509Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 December 2023 (1 year ago). It is based on the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 22.5 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR5 @ 4400 MT/s (1 DPC &2DPC). Passmark benchmark score: 18,749 points. Launch price was $563.
Processing Power
The Xeon E5-2695 v4 packs 18 cores / 36 threads, while the Xeon Silver 4509Y 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 4.1 GHz on the Xeon Silver 4509Y — a 21.6% clock advantage for the Xeon Silver 4509Y (base: 2.1 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Xeon E5-2695 v4 uses the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon Silver 4509Y uses Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2695 v4 scores 18,835 against the Xeon Silver 4509Y's 18,749 — a 0.5% lead for the Xeon E5-2695 v4. L3 cache: 45 MB on the Xeon E5-2695 v4 vs 22.5 MB (total) on the Xeon Silver 4509Y.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2695 v4 | Xeon Silver 4509Y |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 18 / 36+125% | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 3.3 GHz | 4.1 GHz+24% |
| Base Clock | 2.1 GHz | 2.6 GHz+24% |
| L3 Cache | 45 MB+100% | 22.5 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 4.5 MB+125% | 2 MB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | Intel 7 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Broadwell (2015−2019) | Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) |
| PassMark | 18,835 | 18,749 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5-2695 v4 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon Silver 4509Y uses LGA4677 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2695 v4 | Xeon Silver 4509Y |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2011 | LGA4677 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
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