Xeon Silver 4116T vs Xeon E5-4660 v4

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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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon Silver 4116T

#143

Xeon W-1350P

MSRP: $311|Avg: $250

104%

#145

Xeon 6511P

MSRP: $815|Avg: $815

104%

#153

EPYC 7303P

MSRP: $594|Avg: $594

101%

#155

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX

MSRP: $799|Avg: $999

100%

#156

Xeon Silver 4116T

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#169

Xeon E-2356G

MSRP: $311|Avg: $544

98%

#171

Xeon W-2140B

MSRP: $294|Avg: $99

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-4660 v4

#143

Xeon W-1350P

MSRP: $311|Avg: $250

103%

#145

Xeon 6511P

MSRP: $815|Avg: $815

102%

#152

Xeon E5-4660 v4

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#153

EPYC 7303P

MSRP: $594|Avg: $594

100%

#155

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX

MSRP: $799|Avg: $999

99%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Xeon Silver 4116T (2017) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4-2400, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon Silver 4116T	Xeon E5-4660 v4
Gaming	Balanced gaming performance	Balanced 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 (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-4660 v4 (2016) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR4, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon Silver 4116T	Xeon E5-4660 v4
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Xeon Silver 4116T Benchmark Check

Xeon E5-4660 v4 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon Silver 4116T and Xeon E5-4660 v4

Xeon Silver 4116T

The Xeon Silver 4116T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 16.5 MB. L2 cache: 12 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 85 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 15,187 points. Launch price was $800.

Xeon E5-4660 v4

The Xeon E5-4660 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 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 40 MB. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 15,375 points. Launch price was $4,727.

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Processing Power

The Xeon Silver 4116T packs 12 cores / 24 threads, while the Xeon E5-4660 v4 offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the Xeon E5-4660 v4 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the Xeon Silver 4116T versus 3 GHz on the Xeon E5-4660 v4 — identical boost frequencies (base: 2.1 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Xeon Silver 4116T uses the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E5-4660 v4 uses Broadwell (2015−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Silver 4116T scores 15,187 against the Xeon E5-4660 v4's 15,375 — a 1.2% lead for the Xeon E5-4660 v4. L3 cache: 16.5 MB on the Xeon Silver 4116T vs 40 MB on the Xeon E5-4660 v4.

Feature	Xeon Silver 4116T	Xeon E5-4660 v4
Cores / Threads	12 / 24	16 / 32+33%
Boost Clock	3 GHz	3 GHz
Base Clock	2.1 GHz	2.2 GHz+5%
L3 Cache	16.5 MB	40 MB+142%
L2 Cache	12 MB+200%	4 MB
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Skylake (server) (2017−2018)	Broadwell (2015−2019)
PassMark	15,187	15,375+1%

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon Silver 4116T uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E5-4660 v4 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.