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Overview

The Xeon E5-1660 v4 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 June 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell-EP (2016) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 20 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 140 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 13,341 points. Launch price was $1,113.

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FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for Xeon E5-1660 v4 across popular games. Tested paired with RTX 4090 to isolate CPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Xeon E5-1660 v4 specifications and capabilities.

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Processing Power

The Xeon E5-1660 v4 is a 8-core / 16-thread processor based on the Broadwell-EP (2016) architecture, manufactured on a 14 nm process node. It reaches a maximum boost clock of 3.8 GHz from a base frequency of 3.2 GHz— higher boost clocks directly translate to better single-threaded performance and responsiveness in gaming. It carries 20 MB (total) of L3 cache, plus 256K (per core) of L2 cache and 64K (per core) of L1 cache per core. In the PassMark benchmark (a comprehensive multi-threaded test), it scores 13,341, placing it in the Budget performance tier as a Legacy generation product.

Specification	Xeon E5-1660 v4
Cores / ThreadsPhysical/logical processing units	8C / 16T
Max Boost ClockPeak single-core speed under boost	3.8 GHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum operating frequency	3.2 GHz
ArchitectureCPU microarchitecture design	Broadwell-EP (2016)
Process NodeFabrication technology — smaller = more efficient	14 nm
L3 CacheShared cache — reduces memory latency for all cores	20 MB (total)
L2 CachePer-core fast cache for frequently accessed data	256K (per core)
L1 CacheUltra-fast per-core cache	64K (per core)
Die SizePhysical silicon area of the processor	246.24 mm2
Transistor CountMore transistors = more capabilities	3,400 million
Bus SpeedData bus frequency	5 GT/s
64-bit Support	Yes
Windows 11 Compatible	No
PassMark ScoreOverall multi-threaded benchmark score	13,341

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5-1660 v4 fits into the LGA2011 socket and supports PCIe 3.0. It supports DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400 memory.

Specification	Xeon E5-1660 v4
TypeDesktop or Laptop processor	server
SeriesProduct family	Intel Xeon E5
SocketMotherboard socket required	LGA2011
PCIe GenerationPeripheral interconnect speed — affects GPU and SSD bandwidth	PCIe 3.0
RAM TypeSupported memory standard	DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400
Max CPUs in ConfigMulti-socket support for servers	1 (Uniprocessor)

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Power & Cooling

The Xeon E5-1660 v4 has a rated TDP (Thermal Design Power) of 140 Watt — this indicates the amount of heat generated under sustained load and determines what cooling solution is needed.

Specification	Xeon E5-1660 v4
TDPThermal Design Power — heat output under sustained workload	140 Watt

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Value Analysis

Performance ranking position: #1112 out of all indexed processors.

Specification	Xeon E5-1660 v4
Launch PriceOriginal retail price at launch	$1,113
Performance RankPosition in overall performance ranking	#1112
Release DateLaunch date	20 June 2016 (9 years ago)
Release Year	2016
DesignerArchitecture designer (e.g. Intel, AMD)	Intel
ManufacturerFabrication foundry (e.g. TSMC)	Intel

Specifications Reference

Raw spec sheet for quick lookup. The analysis cards above explain what these fields mean in practice.

4 categories

General Information

8 specs

Type	server
Series	Intel Xeon E5
Designer	Intel
Launch Price	$1,113
Manufacturer	Intel
Release Date	20 June 2016 (9 years ago)
Architecture Codename	Broadwell-EP (2016)
Performance Ranking Position	1112

Technical Specifications

16 specs

Cores	8
Threads	16
Bus Type	DMI 2.0
Die Size	246.24 mm2
L1 Cache	64K (per core)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)
L3 Cache	20 MB (total)
Bus Speed	5 GT/s
Multiplier	32
Max Frequency	3.8 GHz
64-Bit Support	+
Base Frequency	3.2 GHz
Transistor Count	3,400 million
Process Technology	14 nm
Windows 11 Compatible	-
Max Case Temperature (TCase)	70 °C