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Intel Xeon E5-2697 v2 @ 2.70GHz

Explore Intel Xeon E5-2697 v2 @ 2.70GHz technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for server workloads and platform planning.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
5.4/ 10
Technical rating

Entry-level / aging

Intel Xeon E5-2697 v2 @ 2.70GHz is a Server processor with 12 cores and 24 threads. It runs at 2.7 GHz and boosts up to 3.5 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 14248 and a single-thread rating of 1782. Its stated TDP is 130 W.

CPU Mark14,248
978 samples
Single Thread1,782
Overall rank#1,413
of 6,054
Reference price$193.44

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Entry-level / aging
5.4Entry-level / aging

Intel Xeon E5-2697 v2 @ 2.70GHz is a Server processor with 12 cores and 24 threads. It runs at 2.7 GHz and boosts up to 3.5 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 14248 and a single-thread rating of 1782. Its stated TDP is 130 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The Intel Xeon E5-2697 v2 @ 2.70GHz is a Server released in 2013. Recorded specifications include 12 cores and 24 threads, up to 3.50 GHz turbo, a 130 W reference TDP, a 14,248 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 14,248 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 1,782 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 130 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 E5-2697 v2 @ 2.70GHz specifications?

The main recorded details are 12 cores and 24 threads, up to 3.50 GHz turbo, a 130 W reference TDP, a 14,248 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the Intel Xeon E5-2697 v2 @ 2.70GHz 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 E5-2697 v2 @ 2.70GHz?

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 E5-2697 v2 @ 2.70GHz use?

The recorded reference TDP is 130 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.

01Intel Xeon W-2135 @ 3.70GHzIntel14,331 points
02Intel Xeon E5-2697 v2 @ 2.70GHzThis CPU14,248 points
04Intel Xeon W-2235 @ 3.80GHzIntel14,181 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

01Intel Xeon W-2235 @ 3.80GHzIntel2,603 points
02Intel Xeon W-2135 @ 3.70GHzIntel2,598 points
04Intel Xeon E5-2697 v2 @ 2.70GHzThis CPU1,782 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

02Intel Xeon E5-2697 v2 @ 2.70GHzThis CPU109.6 Mark/W
03Intel Xeon W-2235 @ 3.80GHzIntel109.1 Mark/W
04Intel Xeon W-2135 @ 3.70GHzIntel102.4 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
265,980.00
Data EncryptionMBytes/Sec
4,605.00
Extended InstructionsMillion Matrices/Sec
10,727.00
Find Prime NumbersMillion Primes/Sec
68.00
Floating Point MathMOps/Sec
28,553.00
Integer MathMOps/Sec
56,575.00
PhysicsFrames/Sec
947.00
Random String SortingThousand Strings/Sec
33,211.00

Core specifications

BrandIntel
CategoryServer
Release year2013
SocketLGA2011
Cores / threads12 / 24
Base clock2.70 GHz
Max turbo3.50 GHz
TDP130 W
Integrated graphics—

Memory support

DDR3
Memory typeDDR3
Official speedDDR3-800
Maximum capacity768 GB

Cache hierarchy

L1I12 x 32 KB
L1D12 x 32 KB
L212 x 256 KB
L330 MB