Intel Xeon E5-2697R v4 vs Intel Core i9-7940X

Processor comparisons 17-03-2021

   For example you can't decide which CPU to buy, you can make a decision by looking at the Intel Xeon E5-2697R v4 vs Intel Core i9-7940X tests and see which is better for games or simple use for machine learning, streaming, programming, rendering, video editing. Here you can find all information from real streaming and video editing tests or different benchmarks. A step-by-step analysis of all the specifications, to make it easier to read, is summarized in the table.
   From the comparison video, you can get the results of parallel examination in special testing software like Blender, World of Tanks enCore Benchmark, Cinebench 23 (20, 15), Gears 5, AIDA64, Blender, Prime95, Dolphin Emulator, Furmark, DaVinci Resolve Studio, SuperPi, PassMark, PCMark 10, VeraCrypt, GeekBench 6, 5.2, Handbrake, MATLAB, WPrime, 7zip, UserBenchmark, RealBench, 3DMark.
   Gaming performance of CPUs in:

Assassin's Creed Valhalla
Halo Infinite
Apex Legends
Cyberpunk 2077
Valorant
Overwatch
Fallout 76
Last Man Standing
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and Warzone
Grand Theft Auto V
Fortnite
Borderlands 3
DOOM: Eternal
Rainbow Six Siege
Death Stranding
Red Dead Redemption 2
World of Warcraft: Shadowlands
Valheim
Watch Dogs Legion

After looking at the data of all benchmarks and videos, you already be able to figure out which CPU is better to buy for gaming Intel Core i9-7940X or Intel Xeon E5-2697R v4.

Summary benchmark results

As a percentage of the maximum value based on a sample from the entire base of all processors
Processor Benchmark

Xeon E5-2697R v4

55%

Core i9-7940X

58%

The number of this parameter shows the performance of the processors in single-threaded and multi-threaded mode. In this comparison, Core i9-7940X is 5% better than Xeon E5-2697R v4. The data source is several popular tests. More detailed information of the benchmarks is below.

Gaming performance
Summary result of all game benchmarks.

Xeon E5-2697R v4

61%

Core i9-7940X

58%

The maximum result in this parameter is 100 percent, which is the performance of the most powerful processor at the moment. And it is clear that this is a server processor, on which no one will play games. Because the cost of this processor reaches several tens of thousands of dollars. And if it seems to you that the selected CPU has a small game result, just look at the FPS that it produces in real games in the final table below.
List of other games in which CPU comparisons were performed: League of Legends (LOL), Ghostrunner, Monster Hunter World, Forza Horizon 4, Hitman 3, Battlefield V, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, Resident Evil 7 Biohazard, Metro Exodus, Control, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Half-Life: Alyx, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS GO), NBA 2K20, Microsoft Flight Simulator, PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG), DOTA 2A, Horizon Zero Dawn.

Gaming benchmark

Fortnite	108.6	103.4
Valorant	123.4	117.5
Cyberpunk 2077	69.1	65.8
Apex Legends	116.0	110.5
Call of Duty Warzone	92.6	88.2
Overwatch	100.0	95.2
Red Dead Redemption 2	85.2	81.1
DOOM Eternal	61.7	58.8
Warzone	96.3	91.7
Assassin's Creed	103.7	98.7
Valheim	102.5	97.6

The numbers in this table indicate the maximum FPS that was received on the device with the corresponding processor. Depending on the configuration of the computer (RAM size and Video Card) and graphics quality settings (Ultra, Medium, Normal), the results may differ quite significantly. We recommend that you better study the results of the Cinebench, GeekBench and Passmark becnmarks.
The tested computers not only did they have different amounts of RAM and different video cards. But users also tested them at different screen resolutions: 2K, 4K or FullHD. Therefore, the game benchmark data is approximate. But all video cards met the average system requirements of games. To be sure exactly how much performance the processor will be in games, if you get acquainted with the benchmarks that are made with the same video card that is installed in your computer.

Power consumption

Xeon E5-2697R v4

20%

Core i9-7940X

25%

To make a finishing decision on which processor is better, you should also consider the generation of its core. It is clear that the newer the generation, the better the performance of the processor in games and benchmarks, as well as its energy efficiency. In this case the Core i9-7940X is more energy efficient than the Xeon E5-2697R v4 as it consumes less power: 145W vs. 165W. Power consumption is especially important for laptops. Also, when choosing a processor cooling system, you must know its TDP. It is necessary to calculate so that the TDP data specified in the cooler specification is greater than the TDP of the compared processor.

Software benchmarks

If you plan to use the processor not only for gaming, but also for machine learning, programming, streaming, video rendering or video editing, then first of all you need to pay attention to the performance in multi-threaded mode. In this mode, the processor includes all threads and cores that it has to the maximum to achieve maximum performance. You will learn this data from the benchmark tables below. Before using the data from these tests, be sure to make sure that the software that you are going to use on your computer can work in multi-threaded mode. Since there are still many programs that can use only one core to work, and all the benefit of multi-core mode are unused.

Cinebench 23, 20 an 15
The results of this benchmark show Single-threaded and Multi-threaded CPU performance

	Intel Xeon E5-2697R v4	Intel Core i9-7940X
Cinbench 15 Single-core	108	188
Cinbench 15 Multi-core	3177	2849
Cinbench 20 Single-core	240	607
Cinbench 20 Multi-core	7475	5465
Cinbench 23 Single-core	641	1578
Cinbench 23 Multi-core	18061	15728

Passmark
This popular benchmark displays Multi-threaded and Single-threaded processor performance

	Intel Xeon E5-2697R v4	Intel Core i9-7940X
Single-Core	1916	2533
Multi-Core	18383	26889

GeekBench 6, 5.2
This benchmark shows Multi-threaded and Single-threaded processor performance

	Intel Xeon E5-2697R v4	Intel Core i9-7940X
Single-Core	910	1263
Multi-Core	20218	15127

Comparison of specifications

In the specification comparison table, the most helpful will be the release date of the processor and the possibility of overclocking it. The later the processor is released, the longer it will last you. And the easier it will be to upgrade the system later. The same can be said about overclocking. If the processor can be overclocked, increasing its performance, then it will still be able to produce maximum FPS even in the newest games. Accordingly, you do not need to buy a new CPU to enjoy the games any longer. The economy are obvious!

	Intel Xeon E5-2697R v4	Intel Core i9-7940X
Announcement date	January 01, 2021	April 01, 2017
Type	Server	Desktop
Socket	FCLGA2011-3	FCLGA2066
Core name	Broadwell	Skylake
Architecture	x86	x86
Generation	4	7
Turbo Frequency	3.6 MHz	4.3 MHz
Frequency	2.3 MHz	3.1 MHz
Cores	18	14
Threads	36	28
Bus rate	9.6 GT/s	8 GT/s
Bit	64	64
Lithography	14 nm
Transistors count	4130 millions	7800 millions
Power consumption (TDP)	145 W	165 W
Memory type	DDR4 1600/1866/2133/2400	DDR4-2666
Max. Memory	15 Gb	128 Gb
Memory Frequency
Memory bandwidth	76.8 GB/s	85 GB/s
L1 cache
L2 cache
L3 cache	45 MB	19.25 MB
Overclocking	Yes	No
Supports ECC	Yes	No
Part number

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here Core i9-7940X is 25% better than Xeon E5-2697R v4 in terms of CPU frequency. Another difference is that Xeon E5-2697R v4 has 4 more core than Core i9-7940X. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption (relevant for laptops).

Result:
The number of parameters for which Intel Xeon E5-2697R v4 is better: 23
The number of parameters for which Intel Core i9-7940X is better: 13
However, it should be understood that all the data in the table above do not mean that taking them into account you should undividedly trust a simple comparison of these numbers. Be sure to watch the video tests and read the opinion of of people who bought Intel Xeon E5-2697R v4 and Intel Core i9-7940X before making a choice which of the processors to buy for gaming.

• Intel Xeon E5-2697R v4 specs and review.

• Intel Core i9-7940X specs and review.