Intel Xeon E5-2697 v3 14-core LGA 2011-3
Its 14 cores and 28 threads on the Haswell architecture deliver strong parallel throughput for multi-socket server workloads, backed by 35MB of L3 cache. This certified refurbished unit offers a cost-effective entry to legacy LGA 2011-3 platforms, with tested reliability and a 90-day warranty. It best suits homelab operators and small businesses needing to expand older ECC-compatible servers for virtualization or database hosting on a tight budget.
Cores 14
Threads 28
Boost Clock 3600 MHz
L3 Cache 35 MB
TDP 145 W
Socket LGA 2011-3
49 Overall Score
No current retailer price
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong affordability (96th percentile) 96th
- Strong ai (76th percentile) 76th
- Strong multi thread (73rd percentile) 73rd
- Strong social proof (71st percentile) 71st
Cons
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Processor
| Brand | Intel |
| Series | Xeon |
| Model | E5-2697 v3 |
| Codename | Haswell |
| Class | server |
Cores & Clocks
| Cores | 14 |
| Threads | 28 |
| Base Clock | 2600 |
| Boost Clock | 3600 |
Cache
| L2 Cache | 3.5 |
| L3 Cache | 35 MB |
Performance
| PassMark Multi | 18166 |
| PassMark Single | 1967 |
Memory
| Memory Type | DDR4 |
| Max Memory | 768 |
| ECC | Yes |
Platform & Power
| Socket | LGA 2011-3 |
| TDP | 145 |
| Unlocked | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | Intel Xeon E5-2697 v3 | AMD Ryzen 5 5500 | Dell Xeon E5-2637 V2 | Thermal Grizzly Ryzen 7 CSF-AM5 | NEKSKA Electric Garlic Chopper Mini 350ml | Intel Core i7 4790K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cores | 14 | 6 | 32 | - | - | 4 |
| Threads | 28 | 12 | 64 | - | - | 8 |
| Boost Clock Mhz | 3600 | 4200 | 3500 | - | - | 4400 |
| L3 Cache Mb | 35 | 16 | 256 | - | - | 8 |
| Tdp W | 145 | 65 | 200 | - | 30 | 88 |
| Socket | LGA 2011-3 | AMD Socket AM4 | Socket A/Socket 462 (PGA 462) | AM5 | - | LGA 1150 |
| Integrated Graphics | - | None | No | - | - | Intel HD Graphics 4600 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AI | Feature | Platform | Efficiency | Multi Thread | Social Proof | Affordability | Single Thread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intel Xeon E5-2697 v3 | 76.1 | 46.9 | 50.5 | 63.5 | 73.1 | 71.2 | 96.1 | 52.6 |
| AMD Ryzen 5 5500 Compare | 73.8 | 89.1 | 72.4 | 86.2 | 74.3 | 96.5 | 87.8 | 81.4 |
| Dell Xeon E5-2637 V2 Compare | 97.8 | 90.9 | 76.9 | 31.4 | 47.3 | 0 | 88 | 51.6 |
| Thermal Grizzly Ryzen 7 CSF-AM5 Compare | 3.1 | 20.5 | 17.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 96.5 | 97.8 | 2.9 |
| NEKSKA Electric Garlic Chopper Mini 350ml Compare | 3.1 | 20.5 | 17.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 36.5 | 99.5 | 2.9 |
| Intel Core i7 4790K Compare | 55.1 | 89.1 | 58.2 | 53.7 | 55.3 | 90.5 | 57.7 | 69.6 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Price History
Usage Scores
- Overall49.4
- AI/LLM49.9
- Budget46.1
- Gaming26.8
- Server55.9
- Efficiency30.3
- Productivity61.3
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