Intel Xeon E5-2687W v2
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Q3/2013
Intel Xeon E5-2687W v2

Processor Intel Xeon E5-2687W v2, specifications and benchmarks

565 place in the overall ranking CPUs!
The Intel Xeon E5-2687W v2 processor is installed in LGA 2011 socket boards and operates at a frequency of 3.40 GHz. The Intel Xeon E5-2687W v2 has a total of 8 cores. Release date: Q3/2013. TDP is 150 W. This review will provide all the technical specifications and detailed data about the Intel Xeon E5-2687W v2 processor. Discover everything to determine whether a game or software will run on Intel Xeon E5-2687W v2.

Specifications

Technical data
CPU Family and Group

This section provides a comprehensive overview of the processors generation and family, explaining the specific market segment it is designed for. It covers key details such as the CPUs position within its product lineup, its intended use cases (e.g., consumer, server, or workstation), and how its generation compares to previous models.

  • Segment
    Desktop / Server
  • Family
  • Generation
    4
  • CPU group
    Intel Xeon E5 v2
  • Predecessor
    --
  • Successor
    --
CPU Technical Specs

Intel Xeon E5-2687W v2. This section highlights key performance parameters of the processor, including the number of cores, threads, and clock speeds (base and boost frequencies). These metrics directly impact multitasking capabilities and overall system performance in both single-threaded and multi-threaded applications.

  • Frequency
    3.40 GHz
  • CPU Cores
    8
  • Turbo (1 Core)
    4.00 GHz
  • CPU Threads
    16
  • Turbo (8 Cores)
    3.60 GHz
  • Hyperthreading
    Yes
  • Overclocking
    No
  • Core architecture
    normal
  • A core
    --
  • B core
    --
  • C core
    --
IGPU

This section provides details on the integrated graphics capabilities of the processor. It covers the architecture, performance characteristics, and supported technologies (e.g., DirectX, OpenGL), which are essential for systems without dedicated GPUs or for mobile devices that require energy-efficient graphics processing.

  • GPU name
    no iGPU
  • GPU frequency
  • GPU (Turbo)
    No turbo
  • Execution units
  • Shader
  • Max. GPU Memory
    --
  • Max. displays
  • Generation
  • DirectX Version
  • Technology
  • Release date
Hardware codec support

This section covers the built-in hardware codec support for video and image processing. The processor’s ability to handle codecs like H.264, HEVC, and VP9 directly influences its performance in tasks such as video playback, editing, and streaming. This hardware acceleration ensures smoother media handling with lower CPU utilization.

  • h265 / HEVC (8 bit)
    No
  • h265 / HEVC (10 bit)
    No
  • h264
    No
  • VP9
    No
  • VP8
    No
  • AV1
    No
  • AVC
    No
  • VC-1
    No
  • JPEG
    No
Memory Specs & PCI

This section breaks down the technical characteristics of the memory supported by the processor, including the types (e.g., DDR4, DDR5), number of memory channels, and maximum supported memory speed. It also covers PCI Express support, which determines the bandwidth available for GPUs, SSDs, and other peripherals, critical for high-performance systems.

  • Memory type
    DDR3-1866
  • Max. Memory
  • ECC
    Yes
  • Memory channels
    4
  • PCIe version
    3.0
  • PCIe lanes
    40
Encryption

This section focuses on the hardware-based security technologies integrated into the processor. These include encryption support features such as AES-NI, Intel SGX, and AMD Secure Memory Encryption, which provide robust protection for sensitive data and help mitigate cybersecurity risks.

  • AES-NI
    Yes
Thermal Management
  • TDP (PL1)
    150 W
  • TDP up
    --
  • TDP (PL2)
    --
  • TDP down
    --
  • Tjunction max.
    --
* see below
Technologies and Extensions

This section explains the underlying technologies that enable the processor to deliver high performance. It includes details about the manufacturing process (e.g., 7nm, 10nm), supported instruction sets (e.g., AVX, SSE), and virtual machine extensions that enhance compatibility and efficiency across various workloads.

  • Instruction set (ISA)
    x86-64 (64 bit)
  • Virtualization
    VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
  • ISA extensions
    SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
  • L2-Cache
    --
  • L3-Cache
    25.00 MB
  • Architecture
    Ivy Bridge EP
  • Technology
    22 nm
  • Socket
    LGA 2011
  • Release date
    Q3/2013
  • Part Number
    --
Positions in all rankings

Common positions Intel Xeon E5-2687W v2 CPU in popular benchmarks, for comparison with other models.

  • Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)
    398 place
  • Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)
    276 place
  • Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)
    861 place
  • Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)
    422 place
  • Blender 2.81 (bmw27)
    114 place
  • Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)
    328 place
  • Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)
    154 place
  • Cinebench R11.5, 64bit (Single-Core)
    96 place
  • Cinebench R11.5, 64bit (Multi-Core)
    147 place
  • Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark
    343 place

Benchmarks

Performance tests CPU

Compare the benchmark scores of Intel Xeon E5-2687W v2 with other processors to gauge its real-world performance across various tasks..

These tests encompass tasks such as mathematical calculations, 3D rendering, cryptocurrency mining, and performance evaluations in both single-core and multi-core modes.

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)
The Cinebench R15 SC stresses the computing modules of a desktop or laptop computer to their limits and accurately determines the key performance parameters of the hardware
155
155
155
154
Intel Xeon E5-2687W v2
Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)
The Cinebench R15 MC stresses the computing modules of a desktop or laptop computer to their limits and accurately determines the key performance parameters of the hardware
1148
1137
1136
1132
Intel Xeon E5-2687W v2
Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)
Geekbench 5 SC is a popular cross-platform performance test for desktop or mobile processors that uses system memory intensively
750
750
749
744
Intel Xeon E5-2687W v2
Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)
Geekbench 5 MC is a popular cross-platform performance test for desktop or mobile processors that uses system memory intensively
6479
6479
6422
6415
Intel Xeon E5-2687W v2
Blender 2.81 (bmw27)
Blender is Open Source Software, creating predefined 3D scenes and measuring the time to execute them
288.4
290.2
292.5
297.1
Intel Xeon E5-2687W v2
Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)
Geekbench 3 SC for one CPU core, includes stress tests simulating real 3D scenarios for Windows, Mac, Linux, Ansroid, iOS
3504
3502
3487
3486
Intel Xeon E5-2687W v2
Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)
Geekbench 3 MC using a multi-core and hyperthreading, includes stress tests simulating real 3D scenarios for Windows, Mac, Linux, Ansroid, iOS
22745
22600
22052
21988
Intel Xeon E5-2687W v2
Cinebench R11.5, 64bit (Single-Core)
The PC CPU and GPU test involves rendering a specific 3D scene in single-core mode, based on CINEMA 4D
1.8
1.8
1.8
1.79
Intel Xeon E5-2687W v2
Cinebench R11.5, 64bit (Multi-Core)
The PC CPU and GPU test involves rendering a specific 3D scene in multi-core mode and hyperthreading, based on CINEMA 4D
12.36
12.3
12.3
12.21
Intel Xeon E5-2687W v2
Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark
PassMark is a test suite that performs complex mathematical calculations to determine CPU performance on file compression, encryption and physics-related tasks
16429
16394
16374
16343
Intel Xeon E5-2687W v2

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PL1 - The power limit (in watts) generated by the processor (or GPU) during sustained, standard operation. It represents the typical thermal output during normal workloads.

PL2 - Represents the maximum power limit under heavy load or overclocking conditions. It indicates the thermal output during peak performance.

These values are essential for determining the optimal cooling system and power supply required to maintain stable performance.

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