Xeon Silver 4209T vs Xeon E5-2640 v3
Xeon Silver 4209T
Xeon E5-2640 v3
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 4209T is positioned at rank 626 and the Xeon E5-2640 v3 is on rank 819, so the Xeon Silver 4209T offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Silver 4209T
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2640 v3
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Silver 4209T | Xeon E5-2640 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($649) | ✅ More affordable ($189) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell-EP (2014−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Silver 4209T | Xeon E5-2640 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+243%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($649) | ✅ More affordable ($189) |
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 4209T and Xeon E5-2640 v3
Xeon Silver 4209T
The Xeon Silver 4209T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 11 MB. L2 cache: 8 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 70 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 11,080 points. Launch price was $501.
Xeon E5-2640 v3
The Xeon E5-2640 v3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 20 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 90 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 11,055 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon Silver 4209T and Xeon E5-2640 v3 share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Xeon Silver 4209T versus 3.4 GHz on the Xeon E5-2640 v3 — a 6.1% clock advantage for the Xeon E5-2640 v3 (base: 2.2 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Xeon Silver 4209T uses the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E5-2640 v3 uses Haswell-EP (2014−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Silver 4209T scores 11,080 against the Xeon E5-2640 v3's 11,055 — a 0.2% lead for the Xeon Silver 4209T. L3 cache: 11 MB on the Xeon Silver 4209T vs 20 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2640 v3.
| Feature | Xeon Silver 4209T | Xeon E5-2640 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz | 3.4 GHz+6% |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.6 GHz+18% |
| L3 Cache | 11 MB | 20 MB (total)+82% |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB+3100% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm-36% | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Cascade Lake (2019−2020) | Haswell-EP (2014−2015) |
| PassMark | 11,080 | 11,055 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Silver 4209T uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E5-2640 v3 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon Silver 4209T | Xeon E5-2640 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA3647 | LGA2011 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 5.0+67% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-1866 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 768 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 4 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 40 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon Silver 4209T) / VT-x, VT-d (Xeon E5-2640 v3). Primary use case: Xeon E5-2640 v3 targets Server.
| Feature | Xeon Silver 4209T | Xeon E5-2640 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | Yes |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | — | Server |
Value Analysis
The Xeon Silver 4209T launched at $563 MSRP, while the Xeon E5-2640 v3 debuted at $939. At current prices ($649 vs $189), the Xeon E5-2640 v3 is $460 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon Silver 4209T delivers 17.1 pts/$ vs 58.5 pts/$ for the Xeon E5-2640 v3 — making the Xeon E5-2640 v3 the 109.6% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon Silver 4209T | Xeon E5-2640 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $563-40% | $939 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $649 | $189-71% |
| Performance per Dollar | 17.1 | 58.5+242% |
| Release Date | 2019 | 2014 |
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