Xeon E5-2667 v4
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Xeon E5-2667 v4

Intel

PassMark

13,776

20 June 2016 (9 years ago)
135 Watt
Broadwell (2015−2019)

Performance Spectrum - CPU

About PassMark

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Overview

The Xeon E5-2667 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 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 25 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 135 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 13,776 points. Launch price was $2,057.

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Performance Per Dollar

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FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for Xeon E5-2667 v4 across popular games. Tested paired with RTX 4090 to isolate CPU performance.

Civilization VI

Civilization VI

1080p
low164 FPS
medium139 FPS
high122 FPS
ultra91 FPS
1440p
low76 FPS
medium67 FPS
high53 FPS
ultra35 FPS
4k
low42 FPS
medium39 FPS
high32 FPS
ultra20 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080p
low324 FPS
medium291 FPS
high253 FPS
ultra209 FPS
1440p
low279 FPS
medium255 FPS
high223 FPS
ultra182 FPS
4k
low181 FPS
medium165 FPS
high144 FPS
ultra114 FPS
Deadlock

Deadlock

1080p
low246 FPS
medium211 FPS
high188 FPS
ultra163 FPS
1440p
low220 FPS
medium190 FPS
high170 FPS
ultra148 FPS
4k
low130 FPS
medium108 FPS
high85 FPS
ultra75 FPS
Delta Force

Delta Force

1080p
low342 FPS
medium308 FPS
high276 FPS
ultra220 FPS
1440p
low249 FPS
medium221 FPS
high205 FPS
ultra176 FPS
4k
low154 FPS
medium127 FPS
high113 FPS
ultra100 FPS
Elden Ring

Elden Ring

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
Euro Truck Simulator 2

Euro Truck Simulator 2

1080p
low279 FPS
medium240 FPS
high213 FPS
ultra189 FPS
1440p
low235 FPS
medium202 FPS
high179 FPS
ultra162 FPS
4k
low182 FPS
medium155 FPS
high136 FPS
ultra117 FPS
Garry's Mod

Garry's Mod

1080p
low344 FPS
medium344 FPS
high344 FPS
ultra344 FPS
1440p
low344 FPS
medium344 FPS
high344 FPS
ultra313 FPS
4k
low344 FPS
medium321 FPS
high261 FPS
ultra212 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080p
low344 FPS
medium344 FPS
high344 FPS
ultra344 FPS
1440p
low344 FPS
medium344 FPS
high344 FPS
ultra344 FPS
4k
low344 FPS
medium344 FPS
high334 FPS
ultra275 FPS
Marvel Rivals

Marvel Rivals

1080p
low344 FPS
medium344 FPS
high344 FPS
ultra315 FPS
1440p
low344 FPS
medium300 FPS
high247 FPS
ultra204 FPS
4k
low202 FPS
medium173 FPS
high151 FPS
ultra128 FPS
Minecraft

Minecraft

1080p
low344 FPS
medium344 FPS
high209 FPS
ultra122 FPS
1440p
low344 FPS
medium328 FPS
high198 FPS
ultra116 FPS
4k
low316 FPS
medium248 FPS
high143 FPS
ultra79 FPS

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Xeon E5-2667 v4 specifications and capabilities.

Processing Power

The Xeon E5-2667 v4 is a 8-core / 16-thread processor based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture, manufactured on a 14 nm process node. It reaches a maximum boost clock of 3.6 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 25 MB of L3 cache, plus 2 MB of L2 cache. In the PassMark benchmark (a comprehensive multi-threaded test), it scores 13,776, placing it in the Budget performance tier as a Legacy generation product.

SpecificationXeon E5-2667 v4
Cores / ThreadsPhysical/logical processing units8C / 16T
Max Boost ClockPeak single-core speed under boost3.6 GHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum operating frequency3.2 GHz
ArchitectureCPU microarchitecture designBroadwell (2015−2019)
Process NodeFabrication technology — smaller = more efficient14 nm
L3 CacheShared cache — reduces memory latency for all cores25 MB
L2 CachePer-core fast cache for frequently accessed data2 MB
Die SizePhysical silicon area of the processor246.24 mm2
Transistor CountMore transistors = more capabilities3200 Million
Bus SpeedData bus frequency2 × 9.6 GT/s
Max TemperatureMaximum safe operating temperature (Tjmax)78 °C
64-bit SupportYes
Windows 11 CompatibleNo
PassMark ScoreOverall multi-threaded benchmark score13,776
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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5-2667 v4 fits into the LGA2011 socket and supports PCIe 3.0. It supports DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400 memory.

SpecificationXeon E5-2667 v4
TypeDesktop or Laptop processorserver
SeriesProduct familyIntel Xeon E5
SocketMotherboard socket requiredLGA2011
PCIe GenerationPeripheral interconnect speed — affects GPU and SSD bandwidthPCIe 3.0
RAM TypeSupported memory standardDDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400
Max CPUs in ConfigMulti-socket support for servers2 (Multiprocessor)
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Power & Cooling

The Xeon E5-2667 v4 has a rated TDP (Thermal Design Power) of 135 Watt — this indicates the amount of heat generated under sustained load and determines what cooling solution is needed.

SpecificationXeon E5-2667 v4
TDPThermal Design Power — heat output under sustained workload135 Watt
Max TemperatureMaximum safe junction temperature (Tjmax)78 °C
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Value Analysis

Performance ranking position: #1085 out of all indexed processors.

SpecificationXeon E5-2667 v4
Launch PriceOriginal retail price at launch$2,057
Performance RankPosition in overall performance ranking#1085
Release DateLaunch date20 June 2016 (9 years ago)
Release Year2016
DesignerArchitecture designer (e.g. Intel, AMD)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
SeriesIntel Xeon E5
DesignerIntel
Launch Price$2,057
Release Date20 June 2016 (9 years ago)
Architecture CodenameBroadwell (2015−2019)
Performance Ranking Position1085

Technical Specifications

15 specs

Cores8
Threads16
Bus TypeQPI
Die Size246.24 mm2
L2 Cache2 MB
L3 Cache25 MB
Bus Speed2 × 9.6 GT/s
Multiplier32
Max Frequency3.6 GHz
64-Bit Support+
Base Frequency3.2 GHz
Transistor Count3200 Million
Process Technology14 nm
Max Core Temperature78 °C
Windows 11 Compatible-

Compatibility

4 specs

SocketLGA2011
PCIe GenerationPCIe 3.0
Power Consumption (TDP)135 Watt
Max Processors In Config2 (Multiprocessor)

Memory

5 specs

RAM TypesDDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400
Memory Channels4
Memory Bandwidth76.8 GB/s
ECC Memory Support+
Max Memory Capacity1.5 TB

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