Xeon Silver 4114 vs Xeon E5-2660 v3
Xeon Silver 4114
Xeon E5-2660 v3
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Silver 4114
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2660 v3
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Silver 4114 | Xeon E5-2660 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($30) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($150) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell-EP (2014−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Silver 4114 | Xeon E5-2660 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+402%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($30) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($150) |
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 4114 and Xeon E5-2660 v3
Xeon Silver 4114
The Xeon Silver 4114 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 10 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 13.75 MB. L2 cache: 10 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 85 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 13,097 points. Launch price was $694.
Xeon E5-2660 v3
The Xeon E5-2660 v3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture. It features 10 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 25 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 13,039 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon Silver 4114 and Xeon E5-2660 v3 share an identical 10-core/20-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the Xeon Silver 4114 versus 3.3 GHz on the Xeon E5-2660 v3 — a 9.5% clock advantage for the Xeon E5-2660 v3 (base: 2.2 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Xeon Silver 4114 uses the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E5-2660 v3 uses Haswell-EP (2014−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Silver 4114 scores 13,097 against the Xeon E5-2660 v3's 13,039 — a 0.4% lead for the Xeon Silver 4114. L3 cache: 13.75 MB on the Xeon Silver 4114 vs 25 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2660 v3.
| Feature | Xeon Silver 4114 | Xeon E5-2660 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 10 / 20 | 10 / 20 |
| Boost Clock | 3 GHz | 3.3 GHz+10% |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.6 GHz+18% |
| L3 Cache | 13.75 MB | 25 MB (total)+82% |
| L2 Cache | 10 MB+3900% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm-36% | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) | Haswell-EP (2014−2015) |
| PassMark | 13,097 | 13,039 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Silver 4114 uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E5-2660 v3 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-2400 memory speed. Both support up to 768 GB of RAM. Memory channels: 6 (Xeon Silver 4114) vs 4 (Xeon E5-2660 v3). PCIe lanes: 48 (Xeon Silver 4114) vs 40 (Xeon E5-2660 v3) — the Xeon Silver 4114 offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Intel C621 (Xeon Silver 4114) and Intel X99,Intel C612 (Xeon E5-2660 v3).
| Feature | Xeon Silver 4114 | Xeon E5-2660 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA3647 | LGA2011 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2400 | DDR4-2133 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 768 GB | 768 GB |
| RAM Channels | 6+50% | 4 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 48+20% | 40 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon Silver 4114) / VT-x, VT-d (Xeon E5-2660 v3). Primary use case: Xeon E5-2660 v3 targets Server.
| Feature | Xeon Silver 4114 | Xeon E5-2660 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | Yes |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | — | Server |
Value Analysis
The Xeon Silver 4114 launched at $612 MSRP, while the Xeon E5-2660 v3 debuted at $1445. At current prices ($30 vs $150), the Xeon Silver 4114 is $120 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon Silver 4114 delivers 436.6 pts/$ vs 86.9 pts/$ for the Xeon E5-2660 v3 — making the Xeon Silver 4114 the 133.6% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon Silver 4114 | Xeon E5-2660 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $612-58% | $1445 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30-80% | $150 |
| Performance per Dollar | 436.6+402% | 86.9 |
| Release Date | 2017 | 2014 |
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