Xeon Gold 6140 vs Xeon E5-2679 v4
Xeon Gold 6140
Xeon E5-2679 v4
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6140
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2679 v4
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6140 | Xeon E5-2679 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($500) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6140 | Xeon E5-2679 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($500) |
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 Gold 6140 and Xeon E5-2679 v4
Xeon Gold 6140
The Xeon Gold 6140 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 18 cores and 36 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 24.75 MB. L2 cache: 18 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 140 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 24,187 points. Launch price was $2,445.
Xeon E5-2679 v4
The Xeon E5-2679 v4 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 20 cores and 40 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 50 MB. L2 cache: 5 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011-3. Thermal design power (TDP): 200 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 24,131 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Xeon Gold 6140 packs 18 cores / 36 threads, while the Xeon E5-2679 v4 offers 20 cores / 40 threads — the Xeon E5-2679 v4 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6140 versus 3.3 GHz on the Xeon E5-2679 v4 — a 11.4% clock advantage for the Xeon Gold 6140 (base: 2.3 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Xeon Gold 6140 uses the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E5-2679 v4 uses Broadwell (2015−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 6140 scores 24,187 against the Xeon E5-2679 v4's 24,131 — a 0.2% lead for the Xeon Gold 6140. L3 cache: 24.75 MB on the Xeon Gold 6140 vs 50 MB on the Xeon E5-2679 v4.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6140 | Xeon E5-2679 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 18 / 36 | 20 / 40+11% |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz+12% | 3.3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.3 GHz | 2.5 GHz+9% |
| L3 Cache | 24.75 MB | 50 MB+102% |
| L2 Cache | 18 MB+260% | 5 MB |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) | Broadwell (2015−2019) |
| PassMark | 24,187 | 24,131 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 12,000 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Gold 6140 uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E5-2679 v4 uses LGA2011-3 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 2666 on the Xeon Gold 6140 versus DDR4-2400 on the Xeon E5-2679 v4 — the Xeon Gold 6140 supports 199.4% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon E5-2679 v4 supports up to 1536 GB of RAM compared to 768 — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 6 (Xeon Gold 6140) vs 4 (Xeon E5-2679 v4). PCIe lanes: 48 (Xeon Gold 6140) vs 40 (Xeon E5-2679 v4) — the Xeon Gold 6140 offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C621 (Xeon Gold 6140) and C612,X99 (Xeon E5-2679 v4).
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6140 | Xeon E5-2679 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA3647 | LGA2011-3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 2666+66550% | DDR4-2400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 768 | 1536 GB+209715100% |
| RAM Channels | 6+50% | 4 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 48+20% | 40 |
Advanced Features
Only the Xeon Gold 6140 supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Gold 6140) vs Yes (Xeon E5-2679 v4). Direct competitor: Xeon Gold 6140 rivals EPYC 7451.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6140 | Xeon E5-2679 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | Yes | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | Yes |
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