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26 Overall Score
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Intel Xeon E5-2697 v2 12-core LGA2011
Intel
51 Overall Score
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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
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Ai Llm
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Specifications
| fosa1 fosa4ycn78izud | Intel Xeon E5-2697 v2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | Intel |
| Series | — | Xeon |
| Model | X5650 | E5-2697V2 |
| Class | desktop | server |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 6 | 12★ |
| Threads | 12 | 24★ |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | — | 3★ |
| L3 Cache | 12 | 30★ |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | No data | |
| PassMark Single | No data | |
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR3 | DDR3 |
| Max Speed | No data | |
| Channels | 3★ | — |
| Max Memory | ||
| ECC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | LGA1366 | FCLGA2011 |
| TDP | 95★ | 130 |
Pros & Cons
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- Strong platform (65th percentile)
- Below average feature (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average multi thread (25th percentile)
- Below average efficiency (25th percentile)
- Below average ai (26th percentile)
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)
Pricing
fosa1 fosa4ycn78izud0.027score per dollar
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Intel Xeon E5-2697 v2 12-core LGA20110.009score per dollar
fosa1 fosa4ycn78izud offers 3.0x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Intel Xeon E5-2697 v2
Scores 51 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 9 of 19 specs.
