PC Server and Parts E5-2697 v2-cr vs Intel Xeon E5-2697V2
PC Server and Parts E5-2697 v2-cr
PC Server and Parts
40 Overall Score
vs
Intel Xeon E5-2697V2 12-core LGA2011
Intel
48 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
PC Server and Parts E5-2697 v2-cr
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Intel Xeon E5-2697V2 12-core LGA2011
75 out of 100 medium confidence 12 reviews
This is a ten-year-old server CPU that works well in many older workstations and servers, particularly the 2013 Mac Pro and Dell Precision T3610. Users report it as a drop-in upgrade that boosts performance and reduces fan noise. However, some had issues with compatibility or received a defective unit, and a few mentioned poor packaging and thermal paste on pins.
Pros
- Drop-in upgrade for older workstations
- Significant performance boost
- Reduced fan noise and CPU temperatures
- Clean and well-packaged delivery
- Good value for money
Cons
- Compatibility issues with some servers
- Received defective or non-working unit
- Thermal paste on pins and poor packaging
- No warranty on used item
Compatibility 3
Performance improvement 4
Reliability 3
Packaging 2
Value for money 3
Cooling noise 2
Scores
Budget
Productivity
Server
Ai Llm
Efficiency
Gaming
Specifications
| PC Server and Parts E5-2697 v2-cr | Intel Xeon E5-2697V2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | — | Intel |
| Series | — | Xeon |
| Model | — | E5-2697 v2 |
| Class | — | server |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | — | 12★ |
| Threads | — | 24★ |
| Base Clock | No data | |
| Boost Clock | No data | |
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | — | 3★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 30★ |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | — | DDR3★ |
| Max Memory | No data | |
| ECC | — | ✓★ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | — | LGA2011 |
| TDP | — | 130★ |
Pros & Cons
PC Server and Parts E5-2697 v2-cr
- Strong affordability (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong multi thread (68th percentile)
- Below average platform (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average feature (21st percentile)
- Below average efficiency (29th percentile)
Intel Xeon E5-2697V2 12-core LGA2011
- Strong social proof (70th percentile)
- Strong multi thread (68th percentile)
- Strong ai (67th percentile)
- Below average feature (21st percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
Pricing
PC Server and Parts E5-2697 v2-cr
No current pricing available
Intel Xeon E5-2697V2 12-core LGA2011
Verdict
Winner: Intel Xeon E5-2697V2
Scores 48 overall, wins 3 of 6 usage categories and 10 of 17 specs.
