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Overview

The Xeon E5-2676 V3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011-3. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4 2133 MHz Quad-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 13,178 points. Launch price was $800.

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2676 V3

#509

EPYC 9684X

MSRP: $14756|Avg: $14756

113%

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EPYC 9754

MSRP: $11900|Avg: $10631

113%

#511

Xeon D-1587

MSRP: $1652|Avg: $1443

113%

#512

Xeon E5-2687W v4

MSRP: $2141|Avg: $1138

113%

#513

Xeon W-3265

MSRP: $3684|Avg: $3400

112%

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Xeon E5-2658A V3

MSRP: $1832|Avg: $200

111%

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Xeon E5-4640 v4

MSRP: $2837|Avg: N/A

109%

#516

Xeon E7-8867 v3

MSRP: $4672|Avg: $4672

108%

#517

Xeon Gold 6150

MSRP: $3358|Avg: $196

108%

#518

Xeon E5-1680 v3

MSRP: $1723|Avg: $200

105%

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Xeon E5-2690 v3

MSRP: $2090|Avg: $85

105%

#520

Xeon 6780E

MSRP: $11350|Avg: $8513

104%

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Xeon E5-2697A v4

MSRP: $2891|Avg: $121

102%

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Xeon Gold 6134

MSRP: $2214|Avg: $378

102%

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Xeon Gold 6138T

MSRP: $2742|Avg: $400

101%

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Xeon E5-2675 V3

MSRP: $1800|Avg: $100

100%

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Xeon E5-2676 V3

MSRP: $1800|Avg: $36

100%

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Xeon E7-4880 v2

MSRP: $6619|Avg: $185

100%

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Xeon Platinum 8592+

MSRP: $11600|Avg: $11600

99%

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Xeon E5-2687W v3

MSRP: $2141|Avg: $749

93%

#529

Xeon Max 9480

MSRP: $12980|Avg: $12980

87%

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Xeon E5-2689 v4

MSRP: $2723|Avg: $100

86%

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EPYC 7543

MSRP: $10257|Avg: $468

84%

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Xeon Platinum 8368Q

MSRP: $7719|Avg: $7719

83%

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Xeon Gold 6250

MSRP: $3400|Avg: $2000

83%

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Xeon E5-2699 v4

MSRP: $4115|Avg: $400

82%

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Xeon W-3245M

MSRP: $5002|Avg: $5002

78%

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Xeon W-3265M

MSRP: $6300|Avg: $3500

77%

#537

Xeon Platinum 8180

MSRP: $10009|Avg: $2363

52%

#538

Xeon Platinum 8280M

MSRP: $10009|Avg: $6223

51%

#539

Xeon Platinum 8280

MSRP: $10009|Avg: $2940

50%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for Xeon E5-2676 V3 across popular games. Tested paired with RTX 4090 to isolate CPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Xeon E5-2676 V3 specifications and capabilities.

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Processing Power

The Xeon E5-2676 V3 is a 12-core / 24-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 GHz from a base frequency of 2.4 GHz— higher boost clocks directly translate to better single-threaded performance and responsiveness in gaming. It carries 30 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 13,178, placing it in the Budget performance tier as a Legacy generation product.

Specification	Xeon E5-2676 V3
Cores / ThreadsPhysical/logical processing units	12C / 24T
Max Boost ClockPeak single-core speed under boost	3 GHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum operating frequency	2.4 GHz
ArchitectureCPU microarchitecture design	Haswell-EP (2014−2015)
Process NodeFabrication technology — smaller = more efficient	22 nm
L3 CacheShared cache — reduces memory latency for all cores	30 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	356 mm2
Transistor CountMore transistors = more capabilities	2,600 million
64-bit Support	Yes
PassMark ScoreOverall multi-threaded benchmark score	13,178

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5-2676 V3 fits into the LGA2011-3 socket and supports PCIe 3.0. It supports DDR3, DDR4 2133 MHz Quad-channel memory.

Specification	Xeon E5-2676 V3
TypeDesktop or Laptop processor	server
SocketMotherboard socket required	LGA2011-3
PCIe GenerationPeripheral interconnect speed — affects GPU and SSD bandwidth	PCIe 3.0
RAM TypeSupported memory standard	DDR3, DDR4 2133 MHz Quad-channel
Max CPUs in ConfigMulti-socket support for servers	2

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Power & Cooling

The Xeon E5-2676 V3 has a rated TDP (Thermal Design Power) of 120 Watt — this indicates the amount of heat generated under sustained load and determines what cooling solution is needed.

Specification	Xeon E5-2676 V3
TDPThermal Design Power — heat output under sustained workload	120 Watt

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Value Analysis

At an average price of $36 (MSRP: $1800), the Xeon E5-2676 V3 delivers 366 PassMark points per dollar. Performance ranking position: #1125 out of all indexed processors.

Specification	Xeon E5-2676 V3
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price	$1800
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days	$36
Launch PriceOriginal retail price at launch	$800
Performance RankPosition in overall performance ranking	#1125
Release DateLaunch date	2015-01-01
Release Year	2015
DesignerArchitecture designer (e.g. Intel, AMD)	Intel
ManufacturerFabrication foundry (e.g. TSMC)	Intel