Xeon Owners Club

[Dr. Dro]

All down to the game how it managed with the cores and threads of the cpu some time it isn't optimised correctly therefore having low performance and unplayable. What cpu do you have

It's the one a few posts above, E5-4669 v3. It's the same as the 2699 v3, with two differences: 700 MHz lower turbo, and it can do quad-socket (whereas the 2699 v3 only supports being run in pairs). Useless when used on a single socket board.

I don't think it's a matter of optimization really, just this CPU being really slow and not at all meant for gaming. It used to work back in the day since games mostly targeted being run on a i7-2600, and stock performance is pretty similar between them, difference that the Xeon had a massive cache so some games ran really well on it. But it aged very poorly since software now makes use of Ryzen and modern Core i9's strong single threaded performance.

 

[Edwired]

It's the one a few posts above, E5-4669 v3. It's the same as the 2699 v3, with two differences: 700 MHz lower turbo, and it can do quad-socket (whereas the 2699 v3 only supports being run in pairs). Useless when used on a single socket board.

I don't think it's a matter of optimization really, just this CPU being really slow and not at all meant for gaming. It used to work back in the day since games mostly targeted being run on a i7-2600, and stock performance is pretty similar between them, difference that the Xeon had a massive cache so some games ran really well on it. But it aged very poorly since software now makes use of Ryzen and modern Core i9's strong single threaded performance.

I noticed it 18 cores and 36 threads and it turbos to 2.90ghz on two cores usually. There was a post somewhere on here that someone decided to disable couple of cores and threads and the clock speed went up. You might try this if it any help in getting abit more performance if it beneficial in some way.

 

[Dr. Dro]

I noticed it 18 cores and 36 threads and it turbos to 2.90ghz on two cores usually. There was a post somewhere on here that someone decided to disable couple of cores and threads and the clock speed went up. You might try this if it any help in getting abit more performance if it beneficial in some way.

Turbo boost trick is already done. This CPU is just not very fast, age caught up with it. I imagine the 2699 v3 is hanging by a thread. The good news is that these Haswell-E chips depreciated to the extreme, you can pick up a 2699 v3 for $60ish nowadays. Another story entirely for the Broadwell v4's, I suspect demand for them is a lot higher since they are noticeably faster

 

[Edwired]

Turbo boost trick is already done. This CPU is just not very fast, age caught up with it. I imagine the 2699 v3 is hanging by a thread. The good news is that these Haswell-E chips depreciated to the extreme, you can pick up a 2699 v3 for $60ish nowadays. Another story entirely for the Broadwell v4's, I suspect demand for them is a lot higher since they are noticeably faster

Which is understandable no harm in buying and upgrading. Sure I'm still stuck on Xeon X5675 I know it alot older but it does exactly what I wanted still haven't haven't decided on what upgrade path I would take either the long way by jumping on x79 then continue up this path by upgrading the platforms or short route don't upgrade but update the hardware like graphic card and bigger hard drives etc

 

[lexluthermiester]

Sure I'm still stuck on Xeon X5675 I know it alot older but it does exactly what I wanted still haven't haven't decided on what upgrade path I would take either the long way by jumping on x79 then continue up this path by upgrading the platforms or short route don't upgrade but update the hardware like graphic card and bigger hard drives etc

If you do go X79, you can likely reuse that RAM you have in the system that has your X5675 and add a bit more. Worth considering. If you're going to game, go with the E5-2667V2. That is THE Xeon to get for X79 unless you can find an E5-1660V2 or 1680V2 for a good price as they're unlocked AFAIK.

 

[Edwired]

If you do go X79, you can likely reuse that RAM you have in the system that has your X5675 and add a bit more. Worth considering. If you're going to game, go with the E5-2667V2. That is THE Xeon to get for X79 unless you can find an E5-1660V2 or 1680V2 for a good price as they're unlocked AFAIK.

I did come across x79 combo but only problem it keeps getting sold on the maximum spec so yeah it proving difficult trying to purchase it when it the right time

 

[Dr. Dro]

2697 v2 (12 core Ivy Bridge-EP flagship) is routinely below $20. VERY nice price!

 

[Edwired]

2697 v2 (12 core Ivy Bridge-EP flagship) is routinely below $20. VERY nice price!

What about delivery cost ?

 

[Dr. Dro]

What about delivery cost ?

AliExpress shipping isn't expensive lol, just takes a while to arrive. But i've seen those for $13 there before

 

[Edwired]

Last I heard there were to slap custom vat fees so it can't be $20

 

[maur0]

2697 v2 (12 core Ivy Bridge-EP flagship) is routinely below $20. VERY nice price!

Will you build a dual cpu system like this? 24/48 very top 8 channels

 

[Dr. Dro]

Will you build a dual cpu system like this? 24/48 very top 8 channels

It's not worth it for me, but for someone who has access to a X79 motherboard and some cheap DDR3, it's a pretty interesting home server. For me the only CPUs that are truly worth the upgrade are the i7-6950X or the E5-2699 v4, but since I had some issues and had to rebuild my main PC, this is postponed indefinitely. Hopefully cheaper by then

Last I heard there were to slap custom vat fees so it can't be $20

This listing (no referral link or anything - nor related to me, just to make it clear) from a top seller store is $16, with free shipping in orders over $18, might as well buy a couple and see which one undervolts better and flip the other locally lol

Funny enough this is the same 12-core CPU used on the highest end 2013 Mac Pro

 

[Zyll Goliat]

2697 v2 (12 core Ivy Bridge-EP flagship) is routinely below $20. VERY nice price!

Xeon 2697 V2 served me really well for years.....I also managed to OC via bclk up to the 115 on bus so it boosted on all cores 3,45Ghz and on few cores could go up to 4Ghz....I just recently upgraded myself and went for X299/7940X and sure it's better and faster but honestly there is not such a huge gap when it come to the gaming especially because I usually playing in 4k or 1440p so there is more pressure on GPU and yeah last GPU on my X79 rig was 6700XT and worked flawlessly on that setup now I switched on 6900XT.....here bellow in attachment I have some saved benchmarks from my old X79 platform

 

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CB23 E5-2690 v4 @ 2.90GHz AVX
CPU-Z @ 3.20GHz

 

[Dr. Dro]

Managed to get a E5-2680 v4 (14-core model with 3.3GHz clocks), very inexpensive, $15ish. It just arrived, will be installing it sometime during the weekend. I moved my Xeon build onto the MasterFrame my i9 build used to stay. Could not say no to 14 cores at that price. Hopefully the higher clocks and improved IPC from Broadwell help the 1070 Ti breathe a little.

 

[lexluthermiester]

Could not say no to 14 cores at that price.

Heck yeah!

Hopefully the higher clocks and improved IPC from Broadwell help the 1070 Ti breathe a little.

Very much should.

 

[Dr. Dro]

I'm happy. Some extra memory bandwidth, 500-600MHz higher clocks. About the same Cinebench R23 score with 4 cores and 8 threads less, just a quick run. Ice cold chip. I'm gonna see if I can adjust the AVX offset here a little bit, I left it on "Auto", hopefully this one is configurable. Chip is in practically new condition, no scuffs, and it is not an ES/QS

 

[Dr. Dro]

Tightened the memory to a cool 11-13-13-26-1T and validated it, it's ready!

 

[Edwired]

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Tightened the memory to a cool 11-13-13-26-1T and validated it, it's ready!

Have you run 24 hours just to verify it stable?

 

[Dr. Dro]

Have you run 24 hours just to verify it stable?

Surely 12 and a half is enough? This is a secondary build I only boot up once in a while

 

[lexluthermiester]

Have you run 24 hours just to verify it stable?

No. Generally one full passing run of MemTest86+ will be enough to validate the RAM it's testing. The only reason to question RAM stability is when there is a cause, only then is there a need to do more robust testing.

 

[Solaris17]

Thought I saw someone post broadwell nudes

have some sapphire rapids nudes (4677).

was removing my noctua today and snapped these quick.

this is an older pic.

I have an emerald rapids ES somewhere but no board for it.

 

[lexluthermiester]

Thought I saw someone post broadwell nudes

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have some sapphire rapids nudes (4677).

was removing my noctua today and snapped these quick.

this is an older pic.


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I have an emerald rapids ES somewhere but no board for it.

Now THAT'S a fricken CPU! I have yet to see one personally. Is it as heavy as it looks?

 

[Solaris17]

Now THAT'S a fricken CPU! I have yet to see one personally. Is it as heavy as it looks?

So heavy it’s crazy.

 

[uco73]

So heavy it’s crazy.

This CPU is one of the most powerful ever made.