Intel Xeon 2620 8-core LGA2011
The 14nm Xeon E5-2620 V4 stands out for its 8-core, 16-thread design with a 20MB L3 cache and low 85W TDP, delivering reliable multi-threaded throughput for always-on server tasks. Its support for quad-channel ECC DDR4 memory and integrated I/O reduces data bottlenecks, making it a cost-effective drop-in upgrade for legacy LGA 2011-3 platforms. This processor is best for homelab operators and small businesses running virtualization hosts or NAS appliances where stability and power efficiency matter more than single-core speed.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong platform (82nd percentile) 82nd
- Strong user sentiment (69th percentile) 69th
Cons
- Below average single thread (10th percentile)
- Below average feature (20th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Based on 7 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Processor
| Brand | Intel |
| Series | Xeon |
| Model | E5-2620 V4 |
| Class | server |
| Process | 14 |
Cores & Clocks
| Cores | 8 |
| Threads | 16 |
| Base Clock | 2100 |
| Boost Clock | 3000 |
Cache
| L2 Cache | 2 |
| L3 Cache | 20 MB |
Performance
| PassMark Multi | 7363 |
| PassMark Single | 259 |
Memory
| Memory Type | DDR4 |
| Channels | 4 |
| ECC | Yes |
Platform & Power
| Socket | LGA 2011-3 |
| PCIe Lanes | 40 |
| TDP | 85 |
| Unlocked | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | Intel Xeon 2620 | AMD Ryzen 5 7600 | Dell Xeon E5-2637 V2 | be quiet! Ryzen 3 Dark Rock Pro 5 | fosa1 fosa4ycn78izud | Thermal Grizzly Ryzen 7 CSF-AM5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 6 | 32 | 4 | 6 | - |
| Threads | 16 | 12 | 64 | 4 | 12 | - |
| Boost Clock Mhz | 3000 | 5100 | 3500 | 3400 | 3060 | - |
| L3 Cache Mb | 20 | 32 | 256 | 8 | 12 | - |
| Tdp W | 85 | 65 | 200 | 270 | 95 | - |
| Socket | LGA 2011-3 | AM5 | Socket A/Socket 462 (PGA 462) | AM4 | LGA1366 | AM5 |
| Integrated Graphics | - | AMD Radeon Graphics | No | - | - | - |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AI | Feature | Platform | User Sentiment | Efficiency | Multi Thread | Social Proof | Single Thread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intel Xeon 2620 | 59.2 | 20.1 | 81.8 | 69.3 | 53 | 52.4 | 57.3 | 9.9 |
| AMD Ryzen 5 7600 Compare | 82.3 | 96.2 | 92.2 | 51.2 | 92.8 | 83.5 | 90.7 | 90.8 |
| Dell Xeon E5-2637 V2 Compare | 99.1 | 90.7 | 76.2 | 0 | 97.3 | 99.2 | 1.5 | 89.3 |
| be quiet! Ryzen 3 Dark Rock Pro 5 Compare | 47.6 | 62.2 | 60.5 | 0 | 32.5 | 44.1 | 90.7 | 50.2 |
| fosa1 fosa4ycn78izud Compare | 25.7 | 20.1 | 64.8 | 0 | 24.5 | 24.5 | 65 | 36.1 |
| Thermal Grizzly Ryzen 7 CSF-AM5 Compare | 3.3 | 20.1 | 17.5 | 0 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 96.5 | 3.1 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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