Xeon E5-2618L V3
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Xeon E5-2618L V3

Intel

PassMark

11,310

2015-01-01
75 Watt
Haswell-EP (2014−2015)

Performance Spectrum - CPU

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Overview

The Xeon E5-2618L 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 2.3 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: LGA2011-3. Thermal design power (TDP): 75 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 11,310 points. Launch price was $800.

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FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for Xeon E5-2618L V3 across popular games. Tested paired with RTX 4090 to isolate CPU performance.

Among Us

Among Us

1080p
low60 FPS
medium60 FPS
high60 FPS
ultra60 FPS
1440p
low60 FPS
medium60 FPS
high60 FPS
ultra60 FPS
4k
low60 FPS
medium60 FPS
high60 FPS
ultra60 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080p
low283 FPS
medium283 FPS
high256 FPS
ultra211 FPS
1440p
low283 FPS
medium260 FPS
high224 FPS
ultra183 FPS
4k
low183 FPS
medium167 FPS
high144 FPS
ultra114 FPS
Dead by Daylight

Dead by Daylight

1080p
low60 FPS
medium60 FPS
high60 FPS
ultra60 FPS
1440p
low60 FPS
medium60 FPS
high60 FPS
ultra60 FPS
4k
low60 FPS
medium60 FPS
high60 FPS
ultra59 FPS
Dota 2

Dota 2

1080p
low283 FPS
medium283 FPS
high283 FPS
ultra259 FPS
1440p
low283 FPS
medium263 FPS
high243 FPS
ultra217 FPS
4k
low215 FPS
medium192 FPS
high182 FPS
ultra152 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080p
low283 FPS
medium283 FPS
high283 FPS
ultra283 FPS
1440p
low283 FPS
medium283 FPS
high283 FPS
ultra283 FPS
4k
low283 FPS
medium283 FPS
high277 FPS
ultra228 FPS
Left 4 Dead 2

Left 4 Dead 2

1080p
low283 FPS
medium283 FPS
high283 FPS
ultra283 FPS
1440p
low283 FPS
medium283 FPS
high253 FPS
ultra214 FPS
4k
low215 FPS
medium189 FPS
high155 FPS
ultra130 FPS
Marvel Rivals

Marvel Rivals

1080p
low283 FPS
medium283 FPS
high278 FPS
ultra230 FPS
1440p
low258 FPS
medium212 FPS
high174 FPS
ultra154 FPS
4k
low165 FPS
medium135 FPS
high117 FPS
ultra108 FPS
Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

1080p
low161 FPS
medium140 FPS
high113 FPS
ultra93 FPS
1440p
low135 FPS
medium115 FPS
high90 FPS
ultra73 FPS
4k
low63 FPS
medium57 FPS
high44 FPS
ultra35 FPS
Project Zomboid

Project Zomboid

1080p
low226 FPS
medium167 FPS
high149 FPS
ultra127 FPS
1440p
low205 FPS
medium148 FPS
high131 FPS
ultra117 FPS
4k
low169 FPS
medium123 FPS
high107 FPS
ultra95 FPS
Terraria

Terraria

1080p
low60 FPS
medium60 FPS
high60 FPS
ultra60 FPS
1440p
low60 FPS
medium60 FPS
high60 FPS
ultra60 FPS
4k
low60 FPS
medium60 FPS
high60 FPS
ultra58 FPS

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Xeon E5-2618L V3 specifications and capabilities.

Processing Power

The Xeon E5-2618L V3 is a 8-core / 16-thread processor based on the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture, manufactured on a 22 nm process node. It reaches a maximum boost clock of 3.4 GHz from a base frequency of 2.3 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 11,310, placing it in the Budget performance tier as a Legacy generation product.

SpecificationXeon E5-2618L V3
Cores / ThreadsPhysical/logical processing units8C / 16T
Max Boost ClockPeak single-core speed under boost3.4 GHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum operating frequency2.3 GHz
ArchitectureCPU microarchitecture designHaswell-EP (2014−2015)
Process NodeFabrication technology — smaller = more efficient22 nm
L3 CacheShared cache — reduces memory latency for all cores20 MB (total)
L2 CachePer-core fast cache for frequently accessed data256K (per core)
L1 CacheUltra-fast per-core cache64K (per core)
Die SizePhysical silicon area of the processor356 mm2
Transistor CountMore transistors = more capabilities2,600 million
64-bit SupportYes
PassMark ScoreOverall multi-threaded benchmark score11,310
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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5-2618L V3 fits into the LGA2011-3 socket and supports PCIe 3.0. It supports DDR4-1866 memory.

SpecificationXeon E5-2618L V3
TypeDesktop or Laptop processorserver
SocketMotherboard socket requiredLGA2011-3
PCIe GenerationPeripheral interconnect speed — affects GPU and SSD bandwidthPCIe 3.0
RAM TypeSupported memory standardDDR4-1866
Max CPUs in ConfigMulti-socket support for servers2
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Power & Cooling

The Xeon E5-2618L V3 has a rated TDP (Thermal Design Power) of 75 Watt — this indicates the amount of heat generated under sustained load and determines what cooling solution is needed.

SpecificationXeon E5-2618L V3
TDPThermal Design Power — heat output under sustained workload75 Watt
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Value Analysis

Performance ranking position: #1221 out of all indexed processors.

SpecificationXeon E5-2618L V3
Launch PriceOriginal retail price at launch$800
Performance RankPosition in overall performance ranking#1221
Release DateLaunch date2015-01-01
Release Year2014
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

7 specs

Typeserver
DesignerIntel
Launch Price$800
ManufacturerIntel
Release Date2015-01-01
Architecture CodenameHaswell-EP (2014−2015)
Performance Ranking Position1221

Technical Specifications

11 specs

Cores8
Threads16
Die Size356 mm2
L1 Cache64K (per core)
L2 Cache256K (per core)
L3 Cache20 MB (total)
Max Frequency3.4 GHz
64-Bit Support+
Base Frequency2.3 GHz
Transistor Count2,600 million
Process Technology22 nm

Compatibility

4 specs

SocketLGA2011-3
PCIe GenerationPCIe 3.0
Power Consumption (TDP)75 Watt
Max Processors In Config2

Memory

1 spec

RAM TypesDDR4-1866

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