Performance comparison: which is faster?
Xeon E5-2690 v4 (Intel, 2016) and Xeon E5-2680 v4 (Intel, 2016) are compared here. Compare not only scores, but also whether the motherboard can be reused and which GPU class is balanced with each CPU.
Overall performance: Xeon E5-2690 v4 is about 22.2% faster
Both use the same LGA2011-3 socket, so they can be installed on the same motherboard. For games, performance balance with the GPU (guideline CPU:GPU = 0.9:1) matters more than CPU speed alone.
Relative performance score (higher is faster). Actual speed varies by workload, cooling, and memory configuration.
| Item | Xeon E5-2690 v4 | Xeon E5-2680 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance Score | 22,000 | 18,000 |
| Generation | Xeon | Xeon |
| Socket | LGA2011-3 | LGA2011-3 |
| Release Year | 2016 | 2016 |
| Type | Server | Server |
| Compatible GPU Example | GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU | GeForce RTX 2060 |
| If You Want To... | Recommended |
|---|---|
| Prioritize maximum speed for heavy work or a high-end GPU | Xeon E5-2690 v4 |
| Upgrade while reusing the current motherboard | Either works (same LGA2011-3 socket) |
| Prioritize value and adequate performance | Xeon E5-2680 v4 (the lower model is often sufficient) |
Xeon E5-2690 v4 is about 22.2% higher by score (Xeon E5-2690 v4: 22000 points / Xeon E5-2680 v4: 18000 points). For gaming, the GPU tier usually matters more than a few percent of CPU difference. For CPU-heavy work such as video editing and streaming, choose the faster CPU.
Both are Xeon-generation CPUs.Both use the same LGA2011-3 socket, so they can be installed on the same motherboard.
Using our CPU:GPU = 0.9:1 guideline, GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU pairs well with Xeon E5-2690 v4 and GeForce RTX 2060 pairs well with Xeon E5-2680 v4. If either GPU is too strong or too weak, one part holds the other back.
