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Intel Xeon E5-2670 @ 2.60GHz

Explore Intel Xeon E5-2670 @ 2.60GHz technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for server workloads and platform planning.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
4.6/ 10
Technical rating

Entry-level / aging

Intel Xeon E5-2670 @ 2.60GHz is a Server processor with 8 cores and 16 threads. It runs at 2.6 GHz and boosts up to 3.3 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 8875 and a single-thread rating of 1467. Its stated TDP is 115 W.

CPU Mark8,875
848 samples
Single Thread1,467
Overall rank#1,867
of 6,054
Reference price$2,569.20

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Entry-level / aging
4.6Entry-level / aging

Intel Xeon E5-2670 @ 2.60GHz is a Server processor with 8 cores and 16 threads. It runs at 2.6 GHz and boosts up to 3.3 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 8875 and a single-thread rating of 1467. Its stated TDP is 115 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The Intel Xeon E5-2670 @ 2.60GHz is a Server released in 2012. Recorded specifications include 8 cores and 16 threads, up to 3.30 GHz turbo, a 115 W reference TDP, a 8,875 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 8,875 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 1,467 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. A matching socket is only the first check; confirm the official motherboard CPU-support list, BIOS revision and board power limits.

Memory and power

Recorded memory support: DDR3-800. The 115 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 E5-2670 @ 2.60GHz specifications?

The main recorded details are 8 cores and 16 threads, up to 3.30 GHz turbo, a 115 W reference TDP, a 8,875 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the Intel Xeon E5-2670 @ 2.60GHz 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 E5-2670 @ 2.60GHz?

Start with LGA2011 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 E5-2670 @ 2.60GHz use?

The recorded reference TDP is 115 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.

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Overall and multi-core performance

A higher CPU Mark indicates stronger overall performance.

03Intel Xeon E5-2670 @ 2.60GHzThis CPU8,875 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

04Intel Xeon E5-2670 @ 2.60GHzThis CPU1,467 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

05Intel Xeon E5-2670 @ 2.60GHzThis CPU77.2 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
154,943.00
Data EncryptionMBytes/Sec
2,802.00
Extended InstructionsMillion Matrices/Sec
6,896.00
Find Prime NumbersMillion Primes/Sec
45.00
Floating Point MathMOps/Sec
13,314.00
Integer MathMOps/Sec
35,578.00
PhysicsFrames/Sec
683.00
Random String SortingThousand Strings/Sec
22,794.00

Core specifications

BrandIntel
CategoryServer
Release year2012
SocketLGA2011
Cores / threads8 / 16
Base clock2.60 GHz
Max turbo3.30 GHz
TDP115 W
Integrated graphics—

Memory support

DDR3
Memory typeDDR3
Official speedDDR3-800
Maximum capacity384 GB

Cache hierarchy

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