Intel Xeon E5-2680 v4 vs Intel Xeon E3-1280 v5

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Performance
Xeon E5-2680 v424% better
13,04735% of 36,991
Xeon E3-1280 v5
10,51028% of 36,991

The Xeon E5-2680 v4 has 24% better performance than the Xeon E3-1280 v5 for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Performance per dollar
Xeon E5-2680 v4
No data available
Xeon E3-1280 v5
17.1714% of 121.53

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 E5-2680 v4 CPU

The Intel Xeon E5-2680 v4 is a 14-core (28-thread) processor built for the server CPU market. The Xeon E5-2680 v4 is compatible with Socket 2011 LGA motherboards.

Memory and Cache

In terms of cache, the Xeon E5-2680 v4 has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 448 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 3.5 MB, is larger but slower than the L1. Its L3 cache, a shared resource among the CPU's cores, has a capacity of 35 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Xeon E5-2680 v4 features 14 total cores which can process 28 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 2400.0 MHz, and it can boost up to 3300.0 MHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture.

Integrated Graphics

The Xeon E5-2680 v4 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 E5-2680 v4 has the 173rd best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 35.27% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

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.

General Info

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

InfoXeon E5-2680 v4Xeon E3-1280 v5
ManufacturerIntelIntel
Series--Xeon E3
Market SegmentServerServer
Release Date--Q4 2015
Launch Price (MSRP)--$612
Production Status--End-of-life
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
Xeon E5-2680 v424% better
13,04735% of 36,991
Xeon E3-1280 v5
10,51028% of 36,991

The Xeon E5-2680 v4 has 24% better performance than the Xeon E3-1280 v5 for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The Xeon E5-2680 v4 is ranked 173rd with a score of 13,047, and the Xeon E3-1280 v5 is ranked 237th with a score of 10,510.

Performance per dollar
Xeon E5-2680 v4
No data available
Xeon E3-1280 v5
17.1714% of 121.53

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 0th 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 E5-2680 v4 or
CPUBenchmark Performance
Xeon E-2176G14,662+12%
Xeon E5-2697 v213,219+1%
Xeon E5-2680 v413,047
Xeon E5-268010,990-16%
Xeon E3-1280 v510,510-19%
Xeon E3-1231 v39,349-28%
Xeon E3-1230 v38,993-31%

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 E5-2680 v4 orXeon E3-1280 v5
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 E5-2680 v4Xeon E3-1280 v5
3DMark 11 Performance Physics
13,047
(+24.14%)
10,510
3DMark Time Spy CPU
8,325
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Cinebench R15 Multi-Core
1,657
(+103.31%)
815
Cinebench R15 Single-Core
100
163
(+63%)
Geekbench 6.2 Multi-Core
7,111
(+60.52%)
4,430
Geekbench 6.2 Single-Core
1,006
1,297
(+28.93%)
CPU Mark Multi-Thread
17,983
(+113.91%)
8,407
CPU Mark Single-Thread
1,944
2,322
(+19.44%)
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 E5-2680 v4Xeon E3-1280 v5
ManufacturerIntelIntel
Foundry--Intel
Process Size--14 nm
Transistors4,700 million1,750 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 E5-2680 v4Xeon E3-1280 v5
Series--Xeon E3
Microarchitecture--Skylake-DT
CodenameBroadwell-E/EP, Haswell-E/EPSkylake-DT
Memory Support--DDR4
Memory Channels--Dual-channel
ECC Memory--Yes

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 E5-2680 v4Xeon E3-1280 v5
Cores144
Threads288
Clock Speed2400.0 MHz3.7 GHz
Turbo Clock3300.0 MHz4.0 GHz
Base Clock--100 MHz
Multiplier--37.0x
Multiplier Unlocked--No

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 E5-2680 v4Xeon E3-1280 v5
L1 Cache448 KB64 KB
L2 Cache3.5 MB256 KB
L3 Cache35 MB8 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 E5-2680 v4Xeon E3-1280 v5
SocketSocket 2011 LGAIntel Socket 1151
PCI Express--PCIe 3.0 x16
Thermal Design Power (TDP)120 W80 W
TJ Max86 °C--

Graphics, Features, & Extensions

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

SpecXeon E5-2680 v4Xeon E3-1280 v5
Extensions / Technologies--MMX, 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 2.0

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