Intel Xeon E5-2640 v4 10-core LGA 2011-3
With 10 Broadwell cores, 20 threads, and a 3.4GHz boost clock, this Xeon E5-2640 v4 delivers reliable parallel throughput for multi-threaded server tasks within a modest 90W TDP. Support for up to 1.5TB of DDR4 memory makes it a cost-effective drop-in upgrade for aging LGA 2011-3 workstations handling large datasets. This processor is best for homelab operators running virtualized environments or file servers who prioritize core density over single-threaded speed.
Cores 10
Threads 20
Boost Clock 3400 MHz
L3 Cache 25 MB
TDP 90 W
Socket LGA 2011-3
46 Overall Score
No current retailer price
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong affordability (96th percentile) 96th
- Strong efficiency (66th percentile) 66th
Cons
- Below average feature (21st percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Processor
| Brand | Intel |
| Series | Xeon |
| Model | E5-2640 v4 |
| Class | server |
Cores & Clocks
| Cores | 10 |
| Threads | 20 |
| Base Clock | 2400 |
| Boost Clock | 3400 |
Cache
| L2 Cache | 1.5 |
| L3 Cache | 25 MB |
Performance
| PassMark Multi | 12387 |
| PassMark Single | 1975 |
Memory
| Memory Type | DDR4 |
| Max Speed | 2133 |
| Max Memory | 1536 |
| ECC | Yes |
Platform & Power
| Socket | LGA 2011-3 |
| TDP | 90 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Intel Xeon E5-2640 v4 | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D | SMC EPYC 9555P | HP Xeon 6526Y | CG CHIPS GATE EPYC 6GK7443-1EX30-0XE0 1PC New 6GK7443-1EX30-0XE0 Communications Processor | MICRO CENTER 9950X3DMAGX870ETMKWF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cores | 10 | 16 | 64 | 16 | 24 | - |
| Threads | 20 | 32 | 128 | 32 | 48 | - |
| Boost Clock Mhz | 3400 | 5700 | 4400 | 3900 | 4000 | - |
| L3 Cache Mb | 25 | 128 | 256 | 37 | 128 | - |
| Tdp W | 90 | 120 | 360 | 195 | 200 | - |
| Socket | LGA 2011-3 | AM5 | AMD Socket SP5 | LGA 4677 | AMD Socket SP3 | - |
| Integrated Graphics | - | AMD Radeon Graphics | - | No | - | - |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AI | Feature | Platform | Efficiency | Multi Thread | Social Proof | Affordability | Single Thread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intel Xeon E5-2640 v4 | 57.5 | 20.6 | 59.2 | 65.7 | 63.4 | 53.2 | 96.3 | 53 |
| AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D Compare | 96 | 98.6 | 92.4 | 97 | 95.7 | 84.4 | 14.5 | 92.9 |
| SMC EPYC 9555P Compare | 99.3 | 77.2 | 96.8 | 89.6 | 99.4 | 0 | 0.4 | 85.9 |
| HP Xeon 6526Y Compare | 92.1 | 77.2 | 90.8 | 79.3 | 89.9 | 0 | 2.7 | 80.5 |
| CG CHIPS GATE EPYC 6GK7443-1EX30-0XE0 1PC New 6GK7443-1EX30-0XE0 Communications Processor Compare | 94.8 | 77.2 | 84.5 | 85.1 | 93.9 | 36.4 | 5.1 | 80.4 |
| MICRO CENTER 9950X3DMAGX870ETMKWF Compare | 85.8 | 20.6 | 17.4 | 66.5 | 97.1 | 0 | 6.3 | 98.4 |
Usage Scores
- Overall46.4
- AI/LLM44.4
- Budget46.4
- Gaming25.2
- Server54.2
- Efficiency34.9
- Productivity56.5
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