Xeon Silver 4110 vs Xeon E5-1660 v2
Xeon Silver 4110
Xeon E5-1660 v2
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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Xeon Silver 4110 is positioned at rank 355 and the Xeon E5-1660 v2 is on rank 352, so the Xeon E5-1660 v2 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Silver 4110
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-1660 v2
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Silver 4110 | Xeon E5-1660 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge-E (2013) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Silver 4110 | Xeon E5-1660 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Silver 4110 and Xeon E5-1660 v2
Xeon Silver 4110
The Xeon Silver 4110 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 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 11 MB. L2 cache: 8 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 85 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 10,314 points. Launch price was $501.
Xeon E5-1660 v2
The Xeon E5-1660 v2 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge-E (2013) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 15 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 10,332 points. Launch price was $1,809.
Processing Power
The Xeon Silver 4110 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon E5-1660 v2 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon Silver 4110 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the Xeon Silver 4110 versus 4 GHz on the Xeon E5-1660 v2 — a 28.6% clock advantage for the Xeon E5-1660 v2 (base: 2.1 GHz vs 3.7 GHz). The Xeon Silver 4110 uses the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E5-1660 v2 uses Ivy Bridge-E (2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Silver 4110 scores 10,314 against the Xeon E5-1660 v2's 10,332 — a 0.2% lead for the Xeon E5-1660 v2. L3 cache: 11 MB on the Xeon Silver 4110 vs 15 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-1660 v2.
| Feature | Xeon Silver 4110 | Xeon E5-1660 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16+33% | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 3 GHz | 4 GHz+33% |
| Base Clock | 2.1 GHz | 3.7 GHz+76% |
| L3 Cache | 11 MB | 15 MB (total)+36% |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB+3100% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm-36% | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) | Ivy Bridge-E (2013) |
| PassMark | 10,314 | 10,332 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Silver 4110 uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E5-1660 v2 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon Silver 4110 | Xeon E5-1660 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA3647 | LGA2011 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 2400 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 1024 | — |
| RAM Channels | 6 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 48 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Silver 4110) / not specified (Xeon E5-1660 v2).
| Feature | Xeon Silver 4110 | Xeon E5-1660 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| IGPU Model | None | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | Yes | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | — |
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