Xeon E5-4669 v4 vs Xeon E5-2687W v4
Xeon E5-4669 v4
Xeon E5-2687W v4
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-4669 v4
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2687W v4
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5-4669 v4 | Xeon E5-2687W v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($300) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,138) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5-4669 v4 | Xeon E5-2687W v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+277%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($300) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,138) |
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 E5-4669 v4 and Xeon E5-2687W v4
Xeon E5-4669 v4
The Xeon E5-4669 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 22 cores and 44 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 55 MB. L2 cache: 5.5 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 135 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 17,547 points. Launch price was $7,007.
Xeon E5-2687W v4
The Xeon E5-2687W 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 3 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB. L2 cache: 3 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 160 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 17,640 points. Launch price was $2,141.
Processing Power
The Xeon E5-4669 v4 packs 22 cores / 44 threads, while the Xeon E5-2687W v4 offers 12 cores / 24 threads — the Xeon E5-4669 v4 has 10 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the Xeon E5-4669 v4 versus 3.5 GHz on the Xeon E5-2687W v4 — a 15.4% clock advantage for the Xeon E5-2687W v4 (base: 2.2 GHz vs 3 GHz). Both are built on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture using a 14 nm process. In PassMark, the Xeon E5-4669 v4 scores 17,547 against the Xeon E5-2687W v4's 17,640 — a 0.5% lead for the Xeon E5-2687W v4. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 825 vs 1,063, a 25.2% lead for the Xeon E5-2687W v4 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 2,882 vs 8,255 (96.5% advantage for the Xeon E5-2687W v4). L3 cache: 55 MB on the Xeon E5-4669 v4 vs 30 MB on the Xeon E5-2687W v4.
| Feature | Xeon E5-4669 v4 | Xeon E5-2687W v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 22 / 44+83% | 12 / 24 |
| Boost Clock | 3 GHz | 3.5 GHz+17% |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz | 3 GHz+36% |
| L3 Cache | 55 MB+83% | 30 MB |
| L2 Cache | 5.5 MB+83% | 3 MB |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Broadwell (2015−2019) | Broadwell (2015−2019) |
| PassMark | 17,547 | 17,640 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 18,730 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 825 | 1,063+29% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 2,882 | 8,255+186% |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the LGA2011 socket with PCIe 3.0. Both support up to DDR4-2400 memory speed. Both support up to 1536 GB of RAM. Both feature 4-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 40 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: C610 (Xeon E5-4669 v4) and C610,X99 (Xeon E5-2687W v4).
| Feature | Xeon E5-4669 v4 | Xeon E5-2687W v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2011 | LGA2011 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2400 | DDR4-2400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 1536 GB | 1536 GB |
| RAM Channels | 4 | 4 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 40 | 40 |
Advanced Features
Both support Yes virtualization.
| Feature | Xeon E5-4669 v4 | Xeon E5-2687W v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | Yes | Yes |
Value Analysis
The Xeon E5-4669 v4 launched at $7007 MSRP, while the Xeon E5-2687W v4 debuted at $2141. At current prices ($300 vs $1138), the Xeon E5-4669 v4 is $838 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E5-4669 v4 delivers 58.5 pts/$ vs 15.5 pts/$ for the Xeon E5-2687W v4 — making the Xeon E5-4669 v4 the 116.2% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon E5-4669 v4 | Xeon E5-2687W v4 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $7007 | $2141-69% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $300-74% | $1138 |
| Performance per Dollar | 58.5+277% | 15.5 |
| Release Date | 2016 | 2016 |
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