Intel Xeon E5-2697 v4 18-Core Server Processor

The Intel Xeon E5-2697 v4 is a high-performance enterprise server and workstation processor from the Intel Xeon E5-2600 v4 family. Featuring 18 physical cores, 36 processing threads, a 2.30GHz base frequency, and up to 3.60GHz Intel Turbo Boost frequency, it is designed for demanding multi-threaded workloads including virtualization, database servers, rendering, cloud computing, engineering, and enterprise applications.

18 Cores and 36 Threads

With 18 CPU cores and Intel Hyper-Threading Technology providing 36 threads, the Xeon E5-2697 v4 delivers strong parallel processing capability for applications that can utilize a large number of CPU cores.

2.30GHz Base / Up to 3.60GHz Turbo

The processor operates at a base frequency of 2.30GHz and can reach up to 3.60GHz with Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, balancing high multi-core performance with additional frequency for workloads requiring faster individual cores.

45MB Intel Smart Cache

A large 45MB Intel Smart Cache helps improve access to frequently used data and instructions, supporting demanding server, virtualization, database, and professional workstation workloads.

DDR4 ECC Server Memory Support

The Xeon E5-2697 v4 features four memory channels and officially supports DDR4 memory speeds of 1600, 1866, 2133, and 2400 MT/s. It supports ECC memory when installed in a compatible server or workstation platform.

Dual-Socket Server Support

The E5-2697 v4 supports configurations with up to two processors, allowing compatible dual-socket motherboards to provide as many as 36 physical CPU cores and 72 threads when two E5-2697 v4 processors are installed.

40 PCI Express 3.0 Lanes

The processor provides up to 40 PCI Express 3.0 lanes, enabling compatible systems to accommodate high-speed network adapters, RAID/HBA controllers, NVMe storage adapters, GPUs, and other PCIe expansion hardware.

Typical Applications

• Enterprise Rack Servers
• Virtualization and Hypervisor Hosts
• Database Servers
• Cloud Computing Infrastructure
• Rendering Workstations
• Storage Servers
• Engineering and Scientific Computing
• Multi-Core Workstations

Key Specifications

• Manufacturer: Intel
• Processor Family: Intel Xeon E5-2600 v4
• Model: Xeon E5-2697 v4
• Architecture: Broadwell-EP
• Lithography: 14nm
• Cores: 18
• Threads: 36
• Base Frequency: 2.30GHz
• Maximum Turbo Frequency: 3.60GHz
• Cache: 45MB Intel Smart Cache
• Socket: FCLGA2011-3
• TDP: 145W
• Memory Type: DDR4 1600/1866/2133/2400
• Memory Channels: 4
• Maximum Memory Speed: DDR4-2400
• ECC Memory: Supported
• Maximum CPU Configuration: 2 Processors
• PCI Express Version: PCIe 3.0
• Maximum PCIe Lanes: 40
• Intel Hyper-Threading: Supported
• Intel Turbo Boost 2.0: Supported
• Intel VT-x: Supported
• Intel VT-d: Supported