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Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Xeon E5-2660 v2

2013

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +5.5% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+127.3% larger total L3 cache (25 MB vs 11 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $1,393 MSRP, while Xeon Silver 4110 mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌No AVX-512 support for niche heavy compute workloads where it can matter.

Xeon Silver 4110

2017

Why buy it

✅Draws 85W instead of 95W, a 10W reduction.
✅20% more PCIe lanes (48 vs 40) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅AVX-512 support for select workstation, AI, and scientific workloads.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon E5-2660 v2 across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (10,314 vs 10,353).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (11 MB vs 25 MB).

Xeon E5-2660 v2

2013

Xeon Silver 4110

2017

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +5.5% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+127.3% larger total L3 cache (25 MB vs 11 MB).

Why buy it

✅Draws 85W instead of 95W, a 10W reduction.
✅20% more PCIe lanes (48 vs 40) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅AVX-512 support for select workstation, AI, and scientific workloads.

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $1,393 MSRP, while Xeon Silver 4110 mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌No AVX-512 support for niche heavy compute workloads where it can matter.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon E5-2660 v2 across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (10,314 vs 10,353).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (11 MB vs 25 MB).

Quick Answers

So, is Xeon E5-2660 v2 better than Xeon Silver 4110?

Yes. Xeon E5-2660 v2 is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 5.5% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data and 0.4% better PassMark, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Xeon E5-2660 v2 is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 5.5% more average FPS across 4 shared CPU game tests.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Xeon E5-2660 v2 is the better fit. You are getting 0.4% better PassMark, backed by 10 cores and 20 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 127.3% larger total L3 cache (25 MB vs 11 MB).

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Xeon E5-2660 v2 is the smarter buy today. Xeon E5-2660 v2 is at an unclear MSRP at $1,393 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 5.5% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (7.4 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Xeon Silver 4110 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2017 vs 2013) and AVX-512 support for heavier modern compute workloads. That makes it the safer long-term pick.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Xeon E5-2660 v2 Benchmark Check

Xeon Silver 4110 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Xeon E5-2660 v2	Xeon Silver 4110
1080p
low	163 FPS	169 FPS
medium	138 FPS	134 FPS
high	110 FPS	108 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	87 FPS
1440p
low	139 FPS	138 FPS
medium	115 FPS	107 FPS
high	90 FPS	85 FPS
ultra	72 FPS	68 FPS
4K
low	65 FPS	65 FPS
medium	58 FPS	54 FPS
high	45 FPS	43 FPS
ultra	35 FPS	34 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Xeon E5-2660 v2	Xeon Silver 4110
1080p
low	179 FPS	124 FPS
medium	161 FPS	110 FPS
high	141 FPS	103 FPS
ultra	115 FPS	82 FPS
1440p
low	154 FPS	110 FPS
medium	142 FPS	100 FPS
high	125 FPS	93 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	75 FPS
4K
low	101 FPS	91 FPS
medium	93 FPS	84 FPS
high	83 FPS	75 FPS
ultra	67 FPS	58 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Xeon E5-2660 v2	Xeon Silver 4110
1080p
low	259 FPS	258 FPS
medium	259 FPS	258 FPS
high	259 FPS	258 FPS
ultra	259 FPS	258 FPS
1440p
low	259 FPS	258 FPS
medium	259 FPS	258 FPS
high	259 FPS	258 FPS
ultra	259 FPS	258 FPS
4K
low	259 FPS	258 FPS
medium	259 FPS	258 FPS
high	259 FPS	258 FPS
ultra	259 FPS	258 FPS

Open Xeon E5-2660 v2 Open Xeon Silver 4110

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Xeon E5-2660 v2	Xeon Silver 4110
1080p
low	259 FPS	258 FPS
medium	259 FPS	258 FPS
high	259 FPS	258 FPS
ultra	259 FPS	258 FPS
1440p
low	259 FPS	258 FPS
medium	259 FPS	258 FPS
high	259 FPS	258 FPS
ultra	259 FPS	258 FPS
4K
low	259 FPS	258 FPS
medium	259 FPS	258 FPS
high	259 FPS	258 FPS
ultra	259 FPS	258 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5-2660 v2 and Xeon Silver 4110

Xeon E5-2660 v2

The Xeon E5-2660 v2 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) architecture. It features 10 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 25 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 10,353 points. Launch price was $850.

Xeon Silver 4110

The Xeon Silver 4110 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 July 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 11 MB. L2 cache: 8 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 85 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 10,314 points. Launch price was $501.

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Processing Power

The Xeon E5-2660 v2 packs 10 cores / 20 threads, while the Xeon Silver 4110 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon E5-2660 v2 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the Xeon E5-2660 v2 versus 3 GHz on the Xeon Silver 4110 — identical boost frequencies (base: 2.2 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Xeon E5-2660 v2 uses the Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Xeon Silver 4110 uses Skylake (server) (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2660 v2 scores 10,353 against the Xeon Silver 4110's 10,314 — a 0.4% lead for the Xeon E5-2660 v2. L3 cache: 25 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2660 v2 vs 11 MB on the Xeon Silver 4110.

Feature	Xeon E5-2660 v2	Xeon Silver 4110
Cores / Threads	10 / 20+25%	8 / 16
Boost Clock	3 GHz	3 GHz
Base Clock	2.2 GHz+5%	2.1 GHz
L3 Cache	25 MB (total)+127%	11 MB
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	8 MB+3100%
Process	22 nm	14 nm-36%
Architecture	Ivy Bridge-EP (2013)	Skylake (server) (2017−2018)
PassMark	10,353	10,314

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5-2660 v2 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon Silver 4110 uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1866 on the Xeon E5-2660 v2 versus 2400 on the Xeon Silver 4110 — the Xeon Silver 4110 supports 199.5% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Silver 4110 supports up to 1024 of RAM compared to 768 GB — 28.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 4 (Xeon E5-2660 v2) vs 6 (Xeon Silver 4110). PCIe lanes: 40 (Xeon E5-2660 v2) vs 48 (Xeon Silver 4110) — the Xeon Silver 4110 offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Intel X79,Intel C602 (Xeon E5-2660 v2) and C621 (Xeon Silver 4110).

Feature	Xeon E5-2660 v2	Xeon Silver 4110
Socket	LGA2011	LGA3647
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1866	2400+79900%
Max RAM Capacity	768 GB+78643100%	1024
RAM Channels	4	6+50%
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	40	48+20%