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Intel Xeon E5-2628 v3 @ 2.50GHz

Explore Intel Xeon E5-2628 v3 @ 2.50GHz technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for server workloads and platform planning.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
4.8/ 10
Technical rating

Entry-level / aging

Intel Xeon E5-2628 v3 @ 2.50GHz is a Server processor with 8 cores and 8 threads. It runs at 2.5 GHz and boosts up to 3 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 8447 and a single-thread rating of 1754. Its stated TDP is 85 W.

CPU Mark8,447
1 samples
Single Thread1,754
Overall rank#1,906
of 6,054
Reference price$49.99

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Entry-level / aging
4.8Entry-level / aging

Intel Xeon E5-2628 v3 @ 2.50GHz is a Server processor with 8 cores and 8 threads. It runs at 2.5 GHz and boosts up to 3 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 8447 and a single-thread rating of 1754. Its stated TDP is 85 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The Intel Xeon E5-2628 v3 @ 2.50GHz is a Server released in 2021. Recorded specifications include 8 cores and 8 threads, up to 3.00 GHz turbo, a 85 W reference TDP, a 8,447 CPU Mark. Use these figures to understand its position, then compare the results with your software and the complete platform.

Reading guide

Read the performance results

The 8,447 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 1,754 single-thread result adds context for less-parallel work. Compare the nearby alternatives on this page and do not treat one score as a verdict for every application.

Platform and compatibility

It uses socket LGA2011-V3. A matching socket is only the first check; confirm the official motherboard CPU-support list, BIOS revision and board power limits.

Memory and power

The 85 W TDP helps size the cooling class, but it is not the same as peak wall-power consumption.

FAQ

Common processor questions

What are the key Intel Xeon E5-2628 v3 @ 2.50GHz specifications?

The main recorded details are 8 cores and 8 threads, up to 3.00 GHz turbo, a 85 W reference TDP, a 8,447 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the Intel Xeon E5-2628 v3 @ 2.50GHz good for gaming?

The product name or CPU Mark alone cannot answer that. Check single-thread performance, core count, the target graphics card, gaming resolution and results from the games you play.

Which motherboards support the Intel Xeon E5-2628 v3 @ 2.50GHz?

Start with LGA2011-V3 motherboards, then confirm the official CPU-support list and required BIOS revision for the exact board before buying.

How much power does the Intel Xeon E5-2628 v3 @ 2.50GHz use?

The recorded reference TDP is 85 W. Real consumption can be lower or higher depending on power limits, motherboard, workload and cooling.

This guidance interprets recorded specifications and results; it does not claim hands-on device testing. Results can vary with motherboard, power, memory and cooling.

Multi-axis comparison

How does this processor compare?

A direct comparison with nearby processors from the same brand and a similar core count.

5 CPU

Overall and multi-core performance

A higher CPU Mark indicates stronger overall performance.

02Intel Xeon W-2123 @ 3.60GHzIntel8,462 points
03Intel Xeon E5-2628 v3 @ 2.50GHzThis CPU8,447 points
04AMD Opteron 6386 SEAMD8,443 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

02Intel Xeon W-2123 @ 3.60GHzIntel2,175 points
03Intel Xeon E5-2628 v3 @ 2.50GHzThis CPU1,754 points
05AMD Opteron 6386 SEAMD1,305 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

02Intel Xeon E5-2628 v3 @ 2.50GHzThis CPU99.4 Mark/W
04Intel Xeon W-2123 @ 3.60GHzIntel70.5 Mark/W
05AMD Opteron 6386 SEAMD60.3 Mark/W

Bars are relative to the processors shown here, not a global ranking of every CPU.

Detailed benchmark results

Snapshot from 2026-10-20

Data CompressionKBytes/Sec
123,411.00
Data EncryptionMBytes/Sec
1,983.00
Extended InstructionsMillion Matrices/Sec
10,388.00
Find Prime NumbersMillion Primes/Sec
80.00
Floating Point MathMOps/Sec
19,345.00
Integer MathMOps/Sec
25,505.00
PhysicsFrames/Sec
854.00
Random String SortingThousand Strings/Sec
17,396.00

Core specifications

BrandIntel
CategoryServer
Release year2021
SocketLGA2011-V3
Cores / threads8 / 8
Base clock2.50 GHz
Max turbo3.00 GHz
TDP85 W
Integrated graphics—

Memory support

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Memory type—
Official speed—
Maximum capacity—

Cache hierarchy

L1I8 x 32 KB
L1D8 x 32 KB
L28 x 256 KB
L320 MB