Xeon E5-2695 v4 vs Xeon Silver 4509Y

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

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 E5-2695 v4

2016

Why buy it

✅+0.5% higher PassMark.
✅+100% larger total L3 cache (45 MB vs 23 MB).
✅Draws 120W instead of 125W, a 5W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Older platform position on LGA2011 with DDR4, while Xeon Silver 4509Y moves to LGA4677 and DDR5.

Xeon Silver 4509Y

2023

Why buy it

✅Newer platform on LGA4677 with DDR5 support instead of LGA2011 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (18,749 vs 18,835).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (23 MB vs 45 MB).

Xeon E5-2695 v4

2016

Xeon Silver 4509Y

2023

Why buy it

✅+0.5% higher PassMark.
✅+100% larger total L3 cache (45 MB vs 23 MB).
✅Draws 120W instead of 125W, a 5W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Newer platform on LGA4677 with DDR5 support instead of LGA2011 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Older platform position on LGA2011 with DDR4, while Xeon Silver 4509Y moves to LGA4677 and DDR5.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (18,749 vs 18,835).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (23 MB vs 45 MB).

Quick Answers

So, is Xeon E5-2695 v4 better than Xeon Silver 4509Y?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Xeon Silver 4509Y is ahead with a 1.7% average FPS lead across 49 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Xeon E5-2695 v4 pulls ahead with 0.5% better PassMark. Xeon E5-2695 v4 also has the bigger cache pool with 100% larger total L3 cache (45 MB vs 23 MB).

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Xeon E5-2695 v4 is the better fit. You are getting 0.5% better PassMark, backed by 18 cores and 36 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 100% larger total L3 cache (45 MB vs 23 MB).

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

Xeon E5-2695 v4 still looks like the safer overall buy. Xeon E5-2695 v4 is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you 0.5% better PassMark.

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

Xeon Silver 4509Y is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2023 vs 2016) and a healthier platform with LGA4677 and DDR5 instead of LGA2011. That should give you a better long-term upgrade path for motherboard, RAM, and future CPU swaps.

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 E5-2695 v4 Benchmark Check

Xeon Silver 4509Y Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Xeon E5-2695 v4	Xeon Silver 4509Y
1080p
low	178 FPS	176 FPS
medium	154 FPS	142 FPS
high	121 FPS	116 FPS
ultra	97 FPS	92 FPS
1440p
low	149 FPS	143 FPS
medium	126 FPS	113 FPS
high	95 FPS	90 FPS
ultra	78 FPS	71 FPS
4K
low	69 FPS	66 FPS
medium	62 FPS	55 FPS
high	47 FPS	44 FPS
ultra	38 FPS	35 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Xeon E5-2695 v4	Xeon Silver 4509Y
1080p
low	210 FPS	469 FPS
medium	191 FPS	428 FPS
high	162 FPS	355 FPS
ultra	131 FPS	321 FPS
1440p
low	180 FPS	431 FPS
medium	164 FPS	382 FPS
high	142 FPS	324 FPS
ultra	110 FPS	282 FPS
4K
low	114 FPS	280 FPS
medium	105 FPS	250 FPS
high	92 FPS	228 FPS
ultra	73 FPS	204 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Xeon E5-2695 v4	Xeon Silver 4509Y
1080p
low	471 FPS	469 FPS
medium	471 FPS	469 FPS
high	471 FPS	469 FPS
ultra	471 FPS	469 FPS
1440p
low	471 FPS	469 FPS
medium	471 FPS	469 FPS
high	471 FPS	469 FPS
ultra	471 FPS	469 FPS
4K
low	447 FPS	469 FPS
medium	363 FPS	414 FPS
high	328 FPS	365 FPS
ultra	274 FPS	298 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Xeon E5-2695 v4	Xeon Silver 4509Y
1080p
low	471 FPS	469 FPS
medium	471 FPS	469 FPS
high	471 FPS	469 FPS
ultra	471 FPS	469 FPS
1440p
low	471 FPS	469 FPS
medium	471 FPS	469 FPS
high	471 FPS	469 FPS
ultra	457 FPS	453 FPS
4K
low	471 FPS	469 FPS
medium	467 FPS	428 FPS
high	412 FPS	383 FPS
ultra	356 FPS	332 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5-2695 v4 and Xeon Silver 4509Y

Xeon E5-2695 v4

The Xeon E5-2695 v4 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 June 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 18 cores and 36 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 45 MB. L2 cache: 4.5 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 18,835 points. Launch price was $2,424.

Xeon Silver 4509Y

The Xeon Silver 4509Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 December 2023 (1 year ago). It is based on the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 22.5 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR5 @ 4400 MT/s (1 DPC &2DPC). Passmark benchmark score: 18,749 points. Launch price was $563.

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Processing Power

The Xeon E5-2695 v4 packs 18 cores / 36 threads, while the Xeon Silver 4509Y offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon E5-2695 v4 has 10 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the Xeon E5-2695 v4 versus 4.1 GHz on the Xeon Silver 4509Y — a 21.6% clock advantage for the Xeon Silver 4509Y (base: 2.1 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Xeon E5-2695 v4 uses the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon Silver 4509Y uses Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2695 v4 scores 18,835 against the Xeon Silver 4509Y's 18,749 — a 0.5% lead for the Xeon E5-2695 v4. L3 cache: 45 MB on the Xeon E5-2695 v4 vs 22.5 MB (total) on the Xeon Silver 4509Y.

Feature	Xeon E5-2695 v4	Xeon Silver 4509Y
Cores / Threads	18 / 36+125%	8 / 16
Boost Clock	3.3 GHz	4.1 GHz+24%
Base Clock	2.1 GHz	2.6 GHz+24%
L3 Cache	45 MB+100%	22.5 MB (total)
L2 Cache	4.5 MB+125%	2 MB (per core)
Process	14 nm	Intel 7 nm-50%
Architecture	Broadwell (2015−2019)	Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024)
PassMark	18,835	18,749

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5-2695 v4 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon Silver 4509Y uses LGA4677 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.