Xeon E5-4669 v4 vs Xeon Gold 6126
Xeon E5-4669 v4
Xeon Gold 6126
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-4669 v4
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6126
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5-4669 v4 | Xeon Gold 6126 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($300) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5-4669 v4 | Xeon Gold 6126 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($300) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 Gold 6126
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 Gold 6126
The Xeon Gold 6126 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 25 April 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 19.25 MB. L2 cache: 12 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 17,492 points. Launch price was $1,776.
Processing Power
The Xeon E5-4669 v4 packs 22 cores / 44 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6126 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 3.7 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6126 — a 20.9% clock advantage for the Xeon Gold 6126 (base: 2.2 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Xeon E5-4669 v4 uses the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon Gold 6126 uses Skylake (server) (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-4669 v4 scores 17,547 against the Xeon Gold 6126's 17,492 — a 0.3% lead for the Xeon E5-4669 v4. L3 cache: 55 MB on the Xeon E5-4669 v4 vs 19.25 MB on the Xeon Gold 6126.
| Feature | Xeon E5-4669 v4 | Xeon Gold 6126 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 22 / 44+83% | 12 / 24 |
| Boost Clock | 3 GHz | 3.7 GHz+23% |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.6 GHz+18% |
| L3 Cache | 55 MB+186% | 19.25 MB |
| L2 Cache | 5.5 MB | 12 MB+118% |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Broadwell (2015−2019) | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) |
| PassMark | 17,547 | 17,492 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 18,730 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 825 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 2,882 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5-4669 v4 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon Gold 6126 uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2400 on the Xeon E5-4669 v4 versus 2666 on the Xeon Gold 6126 — the Xeon Gold 6126 supports 199.4% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon E5-4669 v4 supports up to 1536 GB of RAM compared to 768 — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 4 (Xeon E5-4669 v4) vs 6 (Xeon Gold 6126). PCIe lanes: 40 (Xeon E5-4669 v4) vs 48 (Xeon Gold 6126) — the Xeon Gold 6126 offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C610 (Xeon E5-4669 v4) and C621 (Xeon Gold 6126).
| Feature | Xeon E5-4669 v4 | Xeon Gold 6126 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2011 | LGA3647 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2400 | 2666+66550% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 1536 GB+209715100% | 768 |
| RAM Channels | 4 | 6+50% |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 40 | 48+20% |
Advanced Features
Only the Xeon Gold 6126 supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: Yes (Xeon E5-4669 v4) vs VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Gold 6126). Direct competitor: Xeon Gold 6126 rivals EPYC 7301.
| Feature | Xeon E5-4669 v4 | Xeon Gold 6126 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | — | None |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | No | Yes |
| Virtualization | Yes | VT-x, VT-d |
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