
Xeon E5-2699A v4 vs Xeon 6353P

Xeon E5-2699A v4

Xeon 6353P
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2699A v4
Performance Per Dollar Xeon 6353P
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5-2699A v4 | Xeon 6353P |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell-EP (2016) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5-2699A v4 | Xeon 6353P |
|---|---|---|
| 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 E5-2699A v4 and Xeon 6353P

Xeon E5-2699A v4
The Xeon E5-2699A v4 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 25 October 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell-EP (2016) architecture. It features 22 cores and 44 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 55 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). 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: 26,759 points. Launch price was $4,938.

Xeon 6353P
The Xeon 6353P is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 February 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 26,910 points. Launch price was $426.
Processing Power
The Xeon E5-2699A v4 packs 22 cores / 44 threads, while the Xeon 6353P offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon E5-2699A v4 has 14 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Xeon E5-2699A v4 versus 5.1 GHz on the Xeon 6353P — a 34.5% clock advantage for the Xeon 6353P (base: 2.4 GHz vs 2.7 GHz). The Xeon E5-2699A v4 uses the Broadwell-EP (2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon 6353P uses Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2699A v4 scores 26,759 against the Xeon 6353P's 26,910 — a 0.6% lead for the Xeon 6353P. L3 cache: 55 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2699A v4 vs 24 MB (total) on the Xeon 6353P.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2699A v4 | Xeon 6353P |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 22 / 44+175% | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 3.6 GHz | 5.1 GHz+42% |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.7 GHz+13% |
| L3 Cache | 55 MB (total)+129% | 24 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 2 MB (per core)+700% |
| Process | 14 nm | Intel 7 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Broadwell-EP (2016) | Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) |
| PassMark | 26,759 | 26,910 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5-2699A v4 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon 6353P uses LGA1700 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2699A v4 | Xeon 6353P |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2011 | LGA1700 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
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