Intel Xeon E5-2697 v2 12-core LGA2011
Intel
51 Overall Score
vs
Ryzen 3 Dark Rock Pro 5 4-core AM4
be quiet!
40 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Intel Xeon E5-2697 v2 12-core LGA2011
75 out of 100 medium confidence 12 reviews
This is a ten-year-old server CPU that works well in many older workstations and servers, particularly the 2013 Mac Pro and Dell Precision T3610. Users report it as a drop-in upgrade that boosts performance and reduces fan noise. However, some had issues with compatibility or received a defective unit, and a few mentioned poor packaging and thermal paste on pins.
Pros
- Drop-in upgrade for older workstations
- Significant performance boost
- Reduced fan noise and CPU temperatures
- Clean and well-packaged delivery
- Good value for money
Cons
- Compatibility issues with some servers
- Received defective or non-working unit
- Thermal paste on pins and poor packaging
- No warranty on used item
Compatibility 3
Performance improvement 4
Reliability 3
Packaging 2
Value for money 3
Cooling noise 2
Ryzen 3 Dark Rock Pro 5 4-core AM4
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| Intel Xeon E5-2697 v2 | Ryzen 3 Dark Rock Pro 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | Intel |
| Series | Xeon | Ryzen 3 |
| Model | E5-2697V2 | 1200 |
| Codename | — | Zen |
| Class | server | desktop |
| Process | — | 14★ |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 12★ | 4 |
| P-cores | — | 4★ |
| Threads | 24★ | 4 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 3★ | 2 |
| L3 Cache | 30★ | 8 |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR3 | DDR4★ |
| Max Speed | No data | |
| Max Memory | No data | |
| ECC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | FCLGA2011 | AM4 |
| PCIe | — | 3.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16★ |
| TDP | 130★ | 270 |
| Unlocked | — | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
Intel Xeon E5-2697 v2 12-core LGA2011
- Strong multi thread (69th percentile)
- Strong social proof (69th percentile)
- Strong ai (68th percentile)
- Below average feature (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
Ryzen 3 Dark Rock Pro 5 4-core AM4
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average efficiency (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Intel Xeon E5-2697 v2 12-core LGA2011
Ryzen 3 Dark Rock Pro 5 4-core AM4
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Intel Xeon E5-2697 v2
Scores 51 overall, wins 4 of 6 usage categories and 8 of 24 specs.