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Overview

The Xeon E5-4667 v3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 40 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 135 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 15,397 points. Launch price was $800.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-4667 v3

#82

Xeon E5-2675 V3

MSRP: $1800|Avg: $100

110%

#83

Xeon W-2175

MSRP: $1947|Avg: $180

109%

#84

Xeon E5-1620 v2

MSRP: $294|Avg: $50

108%

#85

EPYC 7F32

MSRP: $2100|Avg: $179

108%

#86

Xeon E5-4610

MSRP: $1219|Avg: $50

107%

#87

Opteron 6328

MSRP: $575|Avg: $42

105%

#88

EPYC 4465P

MSRP: $399|Avg: $399

105%

#89

Xeon W-2145

MSRP: $1113|Avg: $145

103%

#90

Xeon E7450

MSRP: $417|Avg: $80

103%

#91

Xeon E5-2660

MSRP: $1329|Avg: $65

103%

#92

Opteron 6344

MSRP: $415|Avg: $49

103%

#93

EPYC 7401

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $450

102%

#94

Xeon w9-3575X

MSRP: $3789|Avg: $675

102%

#95

Xeon W3580

MSRP: $294|Avg: $30

101%

#96

Xeon E5-4650

MSRP: $3616|Avg: $71

101%

#97

Xeon E5-4667 v3

MSRP: $128|Avg: $128

100%

#98

Xeon X3460

MSRP: $316|Avg: $25

98%

#99

Xeon 5130

MSRP: $316|Avg: $10

98%

#100

Xeon E5405

MSRP: $209|Avg: $15

97%

#101

EPYC 7551P

MSRP: $2100|Avg: $329

96%

#102

Xeon E5-2620 v2

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $54

96%

#103

Xeon X5672

MSRP: $300|Avg: $44

95%

#104

Xeon E5-2686 V3

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $160

94%

#105

Xeon D-2766NT

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $212

94%

#106

EPYC 7413

MSRP: $1825|Avg: $450

94%

#107

Xeon E5-1603 v3

MSRP: $273|Avg: $40

93%

#108

Xeon W5590

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

93%

#109

EPYC 4345P

MSRP: $329|Avg: $329

91%

#110

Xeon W3550

MSRP: $294|Avg: $30

90%

#111

Xeon E7330

MSRP: $64|Avg: $60

90%

#112

EPYC 4344P

MSRP: $329|Avg: $314

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for Xeon E5-4667 v3 across popular games. Tested paired with RTX 4090 to isolate CPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Xeon E5-4667 v3 specifications and capabilities.

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Processing Power

The Xeon E5-4667 v3 is a 16-core / 32-thread processor based on the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture, manufactured on a 22 nm process node. It reaches a maximum boost clock of 2.9 GHz from a base frequency of 2 GHz— higher boost clocks directly translate to better single-threaded performance and responsiveness in gaming. It carries 40 MB (total) of L3 cache, plus 256K (per core) of L2 cache and 64K (per core) of L1 cache per core. In the PassMark benchmark (a comprehensive multi-threaded test), it scores 15,397, placing it in the Mid-Range performance tier as a Legacy generation product.

Specification	Xeon E5-4667 v3
Cores / ThreadsPhysical/logical processing units	16C / 32T
Max Boost ClockPeak single-core speed under boost	2.9 GHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum operating frequency	2 GHz
ArchitectureCPU microarchitecture design	Haswell-EP (2014−2015)
Process NodeFabrication technology — smaller = more efficient	22 nm
L3 CacheShared cache — reduces memory latency for all cores	40 MB (total)
L2 CachePer-core fast cache for frequently accessed data	256K (per core)
L1 CacheUltra-fast per-core cache	64K (per core)
Die SizePhysical silicon area of the processor	356 mm2
Transistor CountMore transistors = more capabilities	2,600 million
Bus SpeedData bus frequency	9.6 GT/s
64-bit Support	Yes
Windows 11 Compatible	No
PassMark ScoreOverall multi-threaded benchmark score	15,397

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5-4667 v3 fits into the LGA2011 socket and supports PCIe 3.0. It supports DDR4 memory.

Specification	Xeon E5-4667 v3
TypeDesktop or Laptop processor	server
SocketMotherboard socket required	LGA2011
PCIe GenerationPeripheral interconnect speed — affects GPU and SSD bandwidth	PCIe 3.0
RAM TypeSupported memory standard	DDR4
Max CPUs in ConfigMulti-socket support for servers	4

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Power & Cooling

The Xeon E5-4667 v3 has a rated TDP (Thermal Design Power) of 135 Watt — this indicates the amount of heat generated under sustained load and determines what cooling solution is needed.

Specification	Xeon E5-4667 v3
TDPThermal Design Power — heat output under sustained workload	135 Watt

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Value Analysis

At an average price of $128, the Xeon E5-4667 v3 delivers 120 PassMark points per dollar. Performance ranking position: #993 out of all indexed processors.

Specification	Xeon E5-4667 v3
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price	$128
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days	$128
Launch PriceOriginal retail price at launch	$800
Performance RankPosition in overall performance ranking	#993
Release DateLaunch date	2015-01-01
Release Year	2015
DesignerArchitecture designer (e.g. Intel, AMD)	Intel
ManufacturerFabrication foundry (e.g. TSMC)	Intel