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Xeon E5-4660 v4
Xeon Silver 4116T
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-4660 v4
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Silver 4116T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5-4660 v4 | Xeon Silver 4116T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | Balanced gaming performance | Balanced 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 (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5-4660 v4 | Xeon Silver 4116T |
|---|---|---|
| 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 E5-4660 v4 and Xeon Silver 4116T
Xeon E5-4660 v4
The Xeon E5-4660 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 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 40 MB. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 15,375 points. Launch price was $4,727.
Xeon Silver 4116T
The Xeon Silver 4116T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 16.5 MB. L2 cache: 12 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 85 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 15,187 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Xeon E5-4660 v4 packs 16 cores / 32 threads, while the Xeon Silver 4116T offers 12 cores / 24 threads — the Xeon E5-4660 v4 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the Xeon E5-4660 v4 versus 3 GHz on the Xeon Silver 4116T — identical boost frequencies (base: 2.2 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Xeon E5-4660 v4 uses the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon Silver 4116T uses Skylake (server) (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-4660 v4 scores 15,375 against the Xeon Silver 4116T's 15,187 — a 1.2% lead for the Xeon E5-4660 v4. L3 cache: 40 MB on the Xeon E5-4660 v4 vs 16.5 MB on the Xeon Silver 4116T.
| Feature | Xeon E5-4660 v4 | Xeon Silver 4116T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 32+33% | 12 / 24 |
| Boost Clock | 3 GHz | 3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz+5% | 2.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 40 MB+142% | 16.5 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 12 MB+200% |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Broadwell (2015−2019) | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) |
| PassMark | 15,375+1% | 15,187 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5-4660 v4 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon Silver 4116T uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E5-4660 v4 | Xeon Silver 4116T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2011 | LGA3647 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
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