Xeon Silver 4214R vs Xeon E5-2687W v4
Xeon Silver 4214R
Xeon E5-2687W v4
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Silver 4214R
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2687W v4
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Silver 4214R | Xeon E5-2687W v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | Balanced gaming performance | Balanced gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,138) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Silver 4214R | Xeon E5-2687W v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,138) |
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 4214R and Xeon E5-2687W v4
Xeon Silver 4214R
The Xeon Silver 4214R is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 February 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 16.5 MB. L2 cache: 12 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 100 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 17,489 points. Launch price was $705.
Xeon E5-2687W v4
The Xeon E5-2687W 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 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB. L2 cache: 3 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 160 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 17,640 points. Launch price was $2,141.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon Silver 4214R and Xeon E5-2687W v4 share an identical 12-core/24-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Xeon Silver 4214R versus 3.5 GHz on the Xeon E5-2687W v4 — identical boost frequencies (base: 2.4 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Xeon Silver 4214R uses the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E5-2687W v4 uses Broadwell (2015−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Silver 4214R scores 17,489 against the Xeon E5-2687W v4's 17,640 — a 0.9% lead for the Xeon E5-2687W v4. L3 cache: 16.5 MB on the Xeon Silver 4214R vs 30 MB on the Xeon E5-2687W v4.
| Feature | Xeon Silver 4214R | Xeon E5-2687W v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 12 / 24 | 12 / 24 |
| Boost Clock | 3.5 GHz | 3.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz | 3 GHz+25% |
| L3 Cache | 16.5 MB | 30 MB+82% |
| L2 Cache | 12 MB+300% | 3 MB |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Cascade Lake (2019−2020) | Broadwell (2015−2019) |
| PassMark | 17,489 | 17,640 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,063 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 8,255 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Silver 4214R uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E5-2687W v4 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 2400 on the Xeon Silver 4214R versus DDR4-2400 on the Xeon E5-2687W v4 — the Xeon Silver 4214R supports 199.3% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon E5-2687W v4 supports up to 1536 GB of RAM compared to 1024 — 40% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 6 (Xeon Silver 4214R) vs 4 (Xeon E5-2687W v4). PCIe lanes: 48 (Xeon Silver 4214R) vs 40 (Xeon E5-2687W v4) — the Xeon Silver 4214R offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C621 (Xeon Silver 4214R) and C610,X99 (Xeon E5-2687W v4).
| Feature | Xeon Silver 4214R | Xeon E5-2687W v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA3647 | LGA2011 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 2400+59900% | DDR4-2400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 1024 | 1536 GB+157286300% |
| RAM Channels | 6+50% | 4 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 48+20% | 40 |
Advanced Features
Only the Xeon Silver 4214R supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Silver 4214R) vs Yes (Xeon E5-2687W v4). Direct competitor: Xeon Silver 4214R rivals EPYC 7302P.
| Feature | Xeon Silver 4214R | Xeon E5-2687W v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | Yes | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | Yes |
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