Xeon E5-4640 v4 vs Xeon Gold 6146

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This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-4640 v4

#500

Xeon Gold 6138

MSRP: $2612|Avg: $300

116%

#501

Xeon E5-2690 v4

MSRP: $2090|Avg: $389

116%

#502

Xeon Platinum 8362

MSRP: $6236|Avg: $5740

115%

#503

Xeon W-3275M

MSRP: $4449|Avg: $4449

114%

#504

Xeon E5-2660 v3

MSRP: $1445|Avg: $150

113%

#505

Xeon E5-2679 v4

MSRP: $2702|Avg: $500

112%

#506

Xeon E5-2680 v3

MSRP: $1745|Avg: $212

107%

#507

Xeon Platinum 8562Y+

MSRP: $5945|Avg: $7000

106%

#508

Xeon E7-8895 v2

MSRP: $6841|Avg: $65

105%

#509

EPYC 9684X

MSRP: $14756|Avg: $14756

104%

#509

EPYC 9754

MSRP: $11900|Avg: $10631

104%

#511

Xeon D-1587

MSRP: $1652|Avg: $1443

104%

#512

Xeon E5-2687W v4

MSRP: $2141|Avg: $1138

104%

#513

Xeon W-3265

MSRP: $3684|Avg: $3400

103%

#514

Xeon E5-2658A V3

MSRP: $1832|Avg: $200

102%

#515

Xeon E5-4640 v4

MSRP: $2837|Avg: N/A

100%

#516

Xeon E7-8867 v3

MSRP: $4672|Avg: $4672

99%

#517

Xeon Gold 6150

MSRP: $3358|Avg: $196

99%

#518

Xeon E5-1680 v3

MSRP: $1723|Avg: $200

97%

#519

Xeon E5-2690 v3

MSRP: $2090|Avg: $85

96%

#520

Xeon 6780E

MSRP: $11350|Avg: $8513

96%

#521

Xeon E5-2697A v4

MSRP: $2891|Avg: $121

94%

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Xeon Gold 6134

MSRP: $2214|Avg: $378

94%

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Xeon Gold 6138T

MSRP: $2742|Avg: $400

93%

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Xeon E7-4880 v2

MSRP: $6619|Avg: $185

92%

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Xeon E5-2675 V3

MSRP: $1800|Avg: $100

92%

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Xeon E5-2676 V3

MSRP: $1800|Avg: $36

92%

#527

Xeon Platinum 8592+

MSRP: $11600|Avg: $11600

91%

#528

Xeon E5-2687W v3

MSRP: $2141|Avg: $749

85%

#529

Xeon Max 9480

MSRP: $12980|Avg: $12980

80%

#530

Xeon E5-2689 v4

MSRP: $2723|Avg: $100

79%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6146

#21

Xeon Platinum 8260M

MSRP: $7705|Avg: N/A

119%

#22

Xeon Platinum 8268

MSRP: $6302|Avg: N/A

119%

#24

Xeon Gold 6130H

MSRP: $1894|Avg: N/A

115%

#33

Xeon Gold 6146

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#41

Xeon W-2195

MSRP: $150|Avg: $5

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Xeon Gold 6146 (2017) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4-2666, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon E5-4640 v4	Xeon Gold 6146
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($2,837)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-4640 v4 (2016) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR4, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon E5-4640 v4	Xeon Gold 6146
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($2,837)	✅ More affordable ($0)

Performance Check

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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5-4640 v4 and Xeon Gold 6146

Xeon E5-4640 v4

The Xeon E5-4640 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 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB. L2 cache: 3 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 22,559 points. Launch price was $2,837.

Xeon Gold 6146

The Xeon Gold 6146 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 July 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 24.75 MB. L2 cache: 12 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 165 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 22,595 points. Launch price was $3,286.

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Processing Power

Both the Xeon E5-4640 v4 and Xeon Gold 6146 share an identical 12-core/24-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.6 GHz on the Xeon E5-4640 v4 versus 4.2 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6146 — a 47.1% clock advantage for the Xeon Gold 6146 (base: 2.1 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Xeon E5-4640 v4 uses the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon Gold 6146 uses Skylake (server) (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-4640 v4 scores 22,559 against the Xeon Gold 6146's 22,595 — a 0.2% lead for the Xeon Gold 6146. L3 cache: 30 MB on the Xeon E5-4640 v4 vs 24.75 MB on the Xeon Gold 6146.

Feature	Xeon E5-4640 v4	Xeon Gold 6146
Cores / Threads	12 / 24	12 / 24
Boost Clock	2.6 GHz	4.2 GHz+62%
Base Clock	2.1 GHz	3.2 GHz+52%
L3 Cache	30 MB+21%	24.75 MB
L2 Cache	3 MB	12 MB+300%
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Broadwell (2015−2019)	Skylake (server) (2017−2018)
PassMark	22,559	22,595

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5-4640 v4 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon Gold 6146 uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon E5-4640 v4	Xeon Gold 6146
Socket	LGA2011	LGA3647
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+67%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4 2133 MHz	—
Max RAM Capacity	1.5 TB	—
RAM Channels	4	—
ECC Support	✅	—
PCIe Lanes	40	—