Xeon Silver 4114 vs Xeon E5-4627 v4
Xeon Silver 4114
Xeon E5-4627 v4
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Silver 4114
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-4627 v4
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Silver 4114 | Xeon E5-4627 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($30) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($200) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Silver 4114 | Xeon E5-4627 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+573%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($30) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($200) |
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 E5-4627 v4
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 E5-4627 v4
The Xeon E5-4627 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 10 cores and 10 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 25 MB. L2 cache: 2.5 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 135 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 12,969 points. Launch price was $2,225.
Processing Power
The Xeon Silver 4114 packs 10 cores / 20 threads, matching the Xeon E5-4627 v4's 10 cores. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the Xeon Silver 4114 versus 3.2 GHz on the Xeon E5-4627 v4 — a 6.5% clock advantage for the Xeon E5-4627 v4 (base: 2.2 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Xeon Silver 4114 uses the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E5-4627 v4 uses Broadwell (2015−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Silver 4114 scores 13,097 against the Xeon E5-4627 v4's 12,969 — a 1% lead for the Xeon Silver 4114. L3 cache: 13.75 MB on the Xeon Silver 4114 vs 25 MB on the Xeon E5-4627 v4.
| Feature | Xeon Silver 4114 | Xeon E5-4627 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 10 / 20 | 10 / 10 |
| Boost Clock | 3 GHz | 3.2 GHz+7% |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.6 GHz+18% |
| L3 Cache | 13.75 MB | 25 MB+82% |
| L2 Cache | 10 MB+300% | 2.5 MB |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) | Broadwell (2015−2019) |
| PassMark | 13,097 | 12,969 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,105 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 8,936 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Silver 4114 uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E5-4627 v4 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-2400 memory speed. The Xeon E5-4627 v4 supports up to 1536 GB of RAM compared to 768 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 6 (Xeon Silver 4114) vs 4 (Xeon E5-4627 v4). PCIe lanes: 48 (Xeon Silver 4114) vs 40 (Xeon E5-4627 v4) — the Xeon Silver 4114 offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Intel C621 (Xeon Silver 4114) and C610 (Xeon E5-4627 v4).
| Feature | Xeon Silver 4114 | Xeon E5-4627 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA3647 | LGA2011 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2400 | DDR4-2400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 768 GB | 1536 GB+100% |
| RAM Channels | 6+50% | 4 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 48+20% | 40 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon Silver 4114) / Yes (Xeon E5-4627 v4).
| Feature | Xeon Silver 4114 | Xeon E5-4627 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | Yes |
Value Analysis
The Xeon Silver 4114 launched at $612 MSRP, while the Xeon E5-4627 v4 debuted at $2500. At current prices ($30 vs $200), the Xeon Silver 4114 is $170 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon Silver 4114 delivers 436.6 pts/$ vs 64.8 pts/$ for the Xeon E5-4627 v4 — making the Xeon Silver 4114 the 148.3% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon Silver 4114 | Xeon E5-4627 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $612-76% | $2500 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30-85% | $200 |
| Performance per Dollar | 436.6+574% | 64.8 |
| Release Date | 2017 | 2016 |
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