Intel Xeon E3-1280 v5 vs Intel Xeon E5-2697 v2

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Performance
Xeon E3-1280 v5
10,51028% of 36,991
Xeon E5-2697 v226% better
13,21936% of 36,991

The Xeon E5-2697 v2 has 26% better performance than the Xeon E3-1280 v5 for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Performance per dollar
Xeon E3-1280 v5
17.1714% of 121.53
Xeon E5-2697 v2
No data available

The Xeon E3-1280 v5 has 14% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark: Intel Core i5-13400F.

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Summary

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About the Intel Xeon E3-1280 v5 CPU

The Intel Xeon E3-1280 v5 is an end-of-life 4-core (8-thread) processor built for the server CPU market. It launched in Q4 2015 with a suggested retail price of $612. It is part of Intel's Xeon E3 lineup, which is based on the Skylake-DT microarchitecture. The E3-1280 v5 is compatible with Intel Socket 1151 motherboards and is fabricated on Intel's 14 nm manufacturing process.

Memory and Cache

The Xeon E3-1280 v5 supports DDR4 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Xeon E3-1280 v5 has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 64 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 256 KB, is larger but slower than the L1. Its L3 cache, a shared resource among the CPU's cores, has a capacity of 8 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Xeon E3-1280 v5 features 4 total cores which can process 8 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 3.7 GHz, and it can boost up to 4.0 GHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture. The multiplier is locked, making it incapable of overclocking for pushing performance further.

Integrated Graphics

The Xeon E3-1280 v5 does not include an integrated graphics solution. A dedicated graphics card will be required if you require a monitor with your computer.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The Xeon E3-1280 v5 has the 237th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 28.41% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D. Its 10,510 score and $612 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 17.17. This is the 170th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Perf. Physics benchmark.

About the Intel Xeon E5-2697 v2 CPU

The Intel Xeon E5-2697 v2 is a 12-core (24-thread) processor built for the server CPU market. It launched in Q3 2013. It is part of Intel's Xeon E5 lineup, which is based on the Ivy Bridge-EP microarchitecture. The E5-2697 v2 is compatible with Intel Socket 2011 motherboards and is fabricated on Intel's 22 nm manufacturing process.

Memory and Cache

The Xeon E5-2697 v2 supports DDR3 memory and features a quad-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 4 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Xeon E5-2697 v2 has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 64 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 256 KB, is larger but slower than the L1. Its L3 cache, a shared resource among the CPU's cores, has a capacity of 30 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Xeon E5-2697 v2 features 12 total cores which can process 24 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 2.7 GHz, and it can boost up to 3.5 GHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture. The multiplier is locked, making it incapable of overclocking for pushing performance further.

Integrated Graphics

The Xeon E5-2697 v2 does not include an integrated graphics solution. A dedicated graphics card will be required if you require a monitor with your computer.

Benchmark Performance

The Xeon E5-2697 v2 has the 169th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 35.74% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

General Info

General overview of the CPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.

InfoXeon E3-1280 v5Xeon E5-2697 v2
ManufacturerIntelIntel
SeriesXeon E3Xeon E5
Market SegmentServerServer
Release DateQ4 2015Q3 2013
Launch Price (MSRP)$612--
Production StatusEnd-of-life--
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
Xeon E3-1280 v5
10,51028% of 36,991
Xeon E5-2697 v226% better
13,21936% of 36,991

The Xeon E5-2697 v2 has 26% better performance than the Xeon E3-1280 v5 for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The Xeon E3-1280 v5 is ranked 237th with a score of 10,510, and the Xeon E5-2697 v2 is ranked 169th with a score of 13,219.

Performance per dollar
Xeon E3-1280 v5
17.1714% of 121.53
Xeon E5-2697 v2
No data available

The Xeon E3-1280 v5 has 32% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark: AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

Xeon E3-1280 v5's 17.17 performance per dollar ranks it 170th among the other benchmarked CPUs in our database.

Relative Performance

The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.

Choose Baseline CPU:Xeon E3-1280 v5 or
CPUBenchmark Performance
Xeon E-2176G14,662+40%
Xeon E5-2697 v213,219+26%
Xeon E5-2680 v413,047+24%
Xeon E5-268010,990+5%
Xeon E3-1280 v510,510
Xeon E3-1231 v39,349-11%
Xeon E3-1230 v38,993-14%

Relative Value For Money

The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.

Choose Baseline CPU:Xeon E3-1280 v5 orXeon E5-2697 v2
CPUPerformance Per Dollar
Xeon E-2176G39.95+133%
Xeon E3-1231 v337.4+118%
Xeon E3-1230 v335.97+109%
Xeon E3-1280 v517.17

Benchmark Scores

This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both CPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.

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BenchmarkXeon E3-1280 v5Xeon E5-2697 v2
3DMark 11 Performance Physics
10,510
13,219
(+25.78%)
Cinebench R15 Multi-Core
815
1,550
(+90.18%)
Cinebench R15 Single-Core
163
(+55.24%)
105
Geekbench 6.2 Multi-Core
4,430
(+2.14%)
4,337
Geekbench 6.2 Single-Core
1,297
(+133.27%)
556
CPU Mark Multi-Thread
8,407
14,307
(+70.18%)
CPU Mark Single-Thread
2,322
(+29.29%)
1,796
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck

Technical Specs

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Manufacturing Details

Information about the CPU's manufacturing like its foundry, process size, and transistor count.

SpecXeon E3-1280 v5Xeon E5-2697 v2
ManufacturerIntelIntel
FoundryIntelIntel
Process Size14 nm22 nm
Transistors1,750 million1,400 million

Architecture

CPU architecture specs like its memory channels, memory support, and microarchitecture. Newer CPU architectures can minimize bottlenecks and improve execution efficiency using more advanced techniques.

SpecXeon E3-1280 v5Xeon E5-2697 v2
SeriesXeon E3Xeon E5
MicroarchitectureSkylake-DTIvy Bridge-EP
CodenameSkylake-DTIvy Bridge-EP
Memory SupportDDR4DDR3
Memory ChannelsDual-channelQuad-channel
ECC MemoryYesYes

Cores & Clock Speeds

Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can handle instructions and tasks. These have a strong impact on the CPU's performance.

SpecXeon E3-1280 v5Xeon E5-2697 v2
Cores412
Threads824
Clock Speed3.7 GHz2.7 GHz
Turbo Clock4.0 GHz3.5 GHz
Base Clock100 MHz100 MHz
Multiplier37.0x27.0x
Multiplier UnlockedNoNo

Cache

CPU cache specs like its L1 & L2 cache. These provide the CPU with a small, but super-fast memory access. A larger cache can improve a CPU's performance.

SpecXeon E3-1280 v5Xeon E5-2697 v2
L1 Cache64 KB64 KB
L2 Cache256 KB256 KB
L3 Cache8 MB30 MB

Compatibility & Power Consumption

Compatibility and power consumption information like its socket type, thermal design power, power limits. These can help verify the CPU's compatibility with other PC components.

SpecXeon E3-1280 v5Xeon E5-2697 v2
SocketIntel Socket 1151Intel Socket 2011
PCI ExpressPCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)80 W130 W
TJ Max--86 °C

Graphics, Features, & Extensions

Additional CPU features like its bundled coolers, integrated graphics, and extensions/technologies.

SpecXeon E3-1280 v5Xeon E5-2697 v2
Extensions / TechnologiesMMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, EIST, Intel 64, XD bit, TXT, VT-x, VT-d, AES-NI, ECC, HTT, FMA3, F16C, BMI1, BMI2, x8 SDDC, vPro, Boost 2.0MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.2, AVX, EIST, Intel 64, XD bit, TXT, VT-x, VT-d, AES-NI, F16C, EPT, ECC, HTT

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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark and MSRP.