Intel Xeon E5-2620V4 8-core LGA2011
With 8 cores, 16 threads, and a 20MB L3 cache, this Xeon E5-2620V4 delivers stable multi-threaded throughput for legacy LGA2011-3 platforms at a modest 85W TDP. Its value lies in extreme affordability on the used market, making it a practical drop-in upgrade for aging dual-socket workstations. This processor is best for home lab operators running virtualized environments or lightweight NAS servers who prioritize cost over single-core speed.
Cores 8
Threads 12
L3 Cache 20 MB
TDP 85 W
Socket LGA2011-3
28 Overall Score
Price $55
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
Cons
- Below average single thread (10th percentile)
- Below average social proof (14th percentile)
- Below average feature (20th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Processor
| Brand | Intel |
| Series | Xeon |
| Model | E5-2620V4 |
| Class | server |
Cores & Clocks
| Cores | 8 |
| Threads | 12 |
| Base Clock | 2100 |
Cache
| L2 Cache | 4 |
| L3 Cache | 20 MB |
Performance
| PassMark Multi | 7363 |
| PassMark Single | 259 |
Memory
| Max Speed | 8000 |
Platform & Power
| Socket | LGA2011-3 |
| TDP | 85 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Intel Xeon E5-2620V4 | AMD Ryzen 5 9600X | 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 | 12 | 12 | 64 | 4 | 12 | - |
| Boost Clock Mhz | - | 5400 | 3500 | 3400 | 3060 | - |
| L3 Cache Mb | 20 | 32 | 256 | 8 | 12 | - |
| Tdp W | 85 | 65 | 200 | 270 | 95 | - |
| Socket | LGA2011-3 | 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 | Efficiency | Multi Thread | Social Proof | Single Thread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intel Xeon E5-2620V4 | 39.2 | 20.1 | 56.1 | 53 | 52.4 | 14.4 | 9.9 |
| AMD Ryzen 5 9600X Compare | 84.8 | 93.3 | 95.1 | 94.7 | 86 | 96.5 | 96.7 |
| Dell Xeon E5-2637 V2 Compare | 99.1 | 90.7 | 76.2 | 97.3 | 99.2 | 1.5 | 89.3 |
| be quiet! Ryzen 3 Dark Rock Pro 5 Compare | 47.6 | 62.2 | 60.5 | 32.5 | 44.1 | 90.7 | 50.2 |
| fosa1 fosa4ycn78izud Compare | 25.7 | 20.1 | 64.8 | 24.5 | 24.5 | 65 | 36.1 |
| Thermal Grizzly Ryzen 7 CSF-AM5 Compare | 3.3 | 20.1 | 17.5 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 96.5 | 3.1 |
Price
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