Xeon E5-2698 v3 vs Xeon Silver 4509Y

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 E5-2698 v3

2014

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +4.4% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+77.8% larger total L3 cache (40 MB vs 23 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Older platform position on LGA2011 with DDR4, while Xeon Silver 4509Y moves to LGA4677 and DDR5.

Xeon Silver 4509Y

2023

Why buy it

✅Draws 125W instead of 135W, a 10W reduction.
✅Newer platform on LGA4677 with DDR5 support instead of LGA2011 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon E5-2698 v3 across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (18,749 vs 18,870).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (23 MB vs 40 MB).

Xeon E5-2698 v3

2014

Xeon Silver 4509Y

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +4.4% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+77.8% larger total L3 cache (40 MB vs 23 MB).

Why buy it

✅Draws 125W instead of 135W, a 10W reduction.
✅Newer platform on LGA4677 with DDR5 support instead of LGA2011 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Older platform position on LGA2011 with DDR4, while Xeon Silver 4509Y moves to LGA4677 and DDR5.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon E5-2698 v3 across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (18,749 vs 18,870).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (23 MB vs 40 MB).

Quick Answers

So, is Xeon E5-2698 v3 better than Xeon Silver 4509Y?

Yes. Xeon E5-2698 v3 is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 4.4% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data and 0.6% better PassMark, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Xeon E5-2698 v3 is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 4.4% more average FPS across 50 shared CPU game tests.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Xeon E5-2698 v3 is the better fit. You are getting 0.6% better PassMark, backed by 16 cores and 32 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 77.8% larger total L3 cache (40 MB vs 23 MB).

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

Xeon E5-2698 v3 still looks like the safer overall buy. Xeon E5-2698 v3 is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 4.4% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data.

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

Xeon Silver 4509Y is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2023 vs 2014) and a healthier platform with LGA4677 and DDR5 instead of LGA2011. That should give you a better long-term upgrade path for motherboard, RAM, and future CPU swaps.

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 E5-2698 v3 Benchmark Check

Xeon Silver 4509Y Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Xeon E5-2698 v3	Xeon Silver 4509Y
1080p
low	181 FPS	176 FPS
medium	158 FPS	142 FPS
high	126 FPS	116 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	92 FPS
1440p
low	152 FPS	143 FPS
medium	128 FPS	113 FPS
high	99 FPS	90 FPS
ultra	81 FPS	71 FPS
4K
low	69 FPS	66 FPS
medium	62 FPS	55 FPS
high	48 FPS	44 FPS
ultra	39 FPS	35 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Xeon E5-2698 v3	Xeon Silver 4509Y
1080p
low	368 FPS	469 FPS
medium	334 FPS	428 FPS
high	282 FPS	355 FPS
ultra	227 FPS	321 FPS
1440p
low	316 FPS	431 FPS
medium	287 FPS	382 FPS
high	245 FPS	324 FPS
ultra	190 FPS	282 FPS
4K
low	197 FPS	280 FPS
medium	180 FPS	250 FPS
high	155 FPS	228 FPS
ultra	122 FPS	204 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Xeon E5-2698 v3	Xeon Silver 4509Y
1080p
low	472 FPS	469 FPS
medium	472 FPS	469 FPS
high	472 FPS	469 FPS
ultra	472 FPS	469 FPS
1440p
low	472 FPS	469 FPS
medium	472 FPS	469 FPS
high	472 FPS	469 FPS
ultra	472 FPS	469 FPS
4K
low	444 FPS	469 FPS
medium	361 FPS	414 FPS
high	328 FPS	365 FPS
ultra	273 FPS	298 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Xeon E5-2698 v3	Xeon Silver 4509Y
1080p
low	472 FPS	469 FPS
medium	472 FPS	469 FPS
high	472 FPS	469 FPS
ultra	472 FPS	469 FPS
1440p
low	472 FPS	469 FPS
medium	472 FPS	469 FPS
high	472 FPS	469 FPS
ultra	472 FPS	453 FPS
4K
low	472 FPS	469 FPS
medium	472 FPS	428 FPS
high	438 FPS	383 FPS
ultra	374 FPS	332 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5-2698 v3 and Xeon Silver 4509Y

Xeon E5-2698 v3

The Xeon E5-2698 v3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 40 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: 18,870 points. Launch price was $800.

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.

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Processing Power

The Xeon E5-2698 v3 packs 16 cores / 32 threads, while the Xeon Silver 4509Y offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon E5-2698 v3 has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Xeon E5-2698 v3 versus 4.1 GHz on the Xeon Silver 4509Y — a 13% clock advantage for the Xeon Silver 4509Y (base: 2.3 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Xeon E5-2698 v3 uses the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Xeon Silver 4509Y uses Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2698 v3 scores 18,870 against the Xeon Silver 4509Y's 18,749 — a 0.6% lead for the Xeon E5-2698 v3. L3 cache: 40 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2698 v3 vs 22.5 MB (total) on the Xeon Silver 4509Y.

Feature	Xeon E5-2698 v3	Xeon Silver 4509Y
Cores / Threads	16 / 32+100%	8 / 16
Boost Clock	3.6 GHz	4.1 GHz+14%
Base Clock	2.3 GHz	2.6 GHz+13%
L3 Cache	40 MB (total)+78%	22.5 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	2 MB (per core)+700%
Process	22 nm	Intel 7 nm-68%
Architecture	Haswell-EP (2014−2015)	Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024)
PassMark	18,870	18,749

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5-2698 v3 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Silver 4509Y uses LGA4677 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.