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 5 3600 | Dell Xeon E5-2637 V2 | Thermal Grizzly Ryzen 7 CSF-AM5 | NEKSKA Electric Garlic Chopper Mini 350ml | Intel Core i7 4790K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cores | 10 | 6 | 32 | - | - | 4 |
| Threads | 20 | 12 | 64 | - | - | 8 |
| Boost Clock Mhz | 3400 | 4200 | 3500 | - | - | 4400 |
| L3 Cache Mb | 25 | 32 | 256 | - | - | 8 |
| Tdp W | 90 | 65 | 200 | - | 30 | 88 |
| Socket | LGA 2011-3 | AM4 | Socket A/Socket 462 (PGA 462) | AM5 | - | LGA 1150 |
| Integrated Graphics | - | None Integrated Graphics | No | - | - | Intel HD Graphics 4600 |
| 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 5 3600 Compare | 72.3 | 96.5 | 77.3 | 84.2 | 72 | 96.4 | 78.4 | 72.4 |
| Dell Xeon E5-2637 V2 Compare | 97.8 | 90.9 | 76.9 | 31.5 | 47.4 | 0 | 88 | 51.6 |
| Thermal Grizzly Ryzen 7 CSF-AM5 Compare | 3.2 | 20.6 | 17.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 96.4 | 97.8 | 2.9 |
| NEKSKA Electric Garlic Chopper Mini 350ml Compare | 3.2 | 20.6 | 17.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 36.4 | 99.5 | 2.9 |
| Intel Core i7 4790K Compare | 55.1 | 89.2 | 58.2 | 53.8 | 55.4 | 90.3 | 57.6 | 69.6 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Price History
Usage Scores
- Overall46.4
- AI/LLM44.4
- Budget46.4
- Gaming25.2
- Server54.2
- Efficiency34.9
- Productivity56.5
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