Xeon E5-2697A v4 vs Xeon Gold 6262
Xeon E5-2697A v4
Xeon Gold 6262
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2697A v4
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6262
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5-2697A v4 | Xeon Gold 6262 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | Balanced gaming performance | Balanced gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($121) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5-2697A v4 | Xeon Gold 6262 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($121) | ✅ 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 E5-2697A v4 and Xeon Gold 6262
Xeon E5-2697A v4
The Xeon E5-2697A 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 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 40 MB. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 145 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 21,621 points. Launch price was $2,891.
Xeon Gold 6262
The Xeon Gold 6262 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 33 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA 3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 135 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 21,823 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Xeon E5-2697A v4 packs 16 cores / 32 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6262 offers 24 cores / 48 threads — the Xeon Gold 6262 has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Xeon E5-2697A v4 versus 3.6 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6262 — identical boost frequencies (base: 2.6 GHz vs 1.9 GHz). The Xeon E5-2697A v4 is built on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2697A v4 scores 21,621 against the Xeon Gold 6262's 21,823 — a 0.9% lead for the Xeon Gold 6262. L3 cache: 40 MB on the Xeon E5-2697A v4 vs 33 MB on the Xeon Gold 6262.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2697A v4 | Xeon Gold 6262 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 32 | 24 / 48+50% |
| Boost Clock | 3.6 GHz | 3.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.6 GHz+37% | 1.9 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 40 MB+21% | 33 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | — |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Broadwell (2015−2019) | — |
| PassMark | 21,621 | 21,823 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5-2697A v4 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon Gold 6262 uses LGA 3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2697A v4 | Xeon Gold 6262 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2011 | LGA 3647 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
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