Intel® Xeon™ E5-4640 v4
The Intel Xeon E5-4640 v4 is a server processor released on April 1, 2016, built on the Broadwell architecture using a 14 nm process. It has 12 cores and 24 threads, a base clock of 2.10 GHz, a maximum boost of 2.60 GHz, 30 MB of L3 cache, a 105 W TDP and the FCLGA2011 socket.
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Overview
SummaryThe Intel Xeon E5-4640 v4 is a server processor with 12 cores and 24 threads, built on the Broadwell architecture. It launched in Apr 2016. Clocks run from 2.1 GHz base to 2.6 GHz boost. A 30-MB L3 cache backs the cores (2.8 MB per core). It addresses DDR4 memory up to 1536 GB across 4 channels. The chip drops into the FCLGA2011 socket and exposes PCIe 3.0 (40 lanes). Rated TDP is 105 W. Notable platform capabilities: Extended Page Tables (EPT).
Core Configuration
5 specsThe Intel Xeon E5-4640 v4 has 12 physical cores and runs 24 logical threads. It runs 2 threads per core. It runs at a base clock of 2.10 GHz and boosts up to 2.60 GHz.
Architecture & Generation
8 specsThe Intel Xeon E5-4640 v4 is a server processor, belongs to the Intel Xeon E5 family, uses the Broadwell architecture, carries the codename Broadwell and is manufactured on a 14 nm process. It launched in Apr 2016.
Cache
4 specsThe Intel Xeon E5-4640 v4 has 3 MB of L2 cache and 30 MB of L3 cache. That adds up to about 33.0 MB of cache, or 2.75 MB per core. Feex has no recorded L1 cache size for this processor.
Cache Hierarchy
2 levelsThe Intel Xeon E5-4640 v4 has a 2-level cache hierarchy: L2 at 3 MB and L3 at 30 MB. L3 is the largest level and makes up about 91% of the cache listed here.
Memory Support
6 specsThe Intel Xeon E5-4640 v4 supports DDR4 memory, addresses up to 1,536 GB of memory and uses 4 memory channels. It does not support DDR5 and LPDDR memory.
Platform & Compatibility
3 specsThe Intel Xeon E5-4640 v4 uses the FCLGA2011 socket, supports PCI Express 3.0 and provides up to 40 PCIe lanes.
Power & Thermals
1 specThe Intel Xeon E5-4640 v4 has a rated TDP of 105 W.
Platform Capabilities
7 supported, 1 not supportedInstruction sets, security, virtualization, AI acceleration and OS readiness. Features are listed as supported, explicitly not supported, or not recorded; a feature that is not recorded is not the same as unsupported.
Instruction Sets
2 supportedSecurity and Reliability
2 supportedVirtualization
3 supportedOS Compatibility
0 supportedThe Intel Xeon E5-4640 v4 supports AVX2 and 64-bit (x86-64) among its instruction set features. Feex has no record for AES-NI, AMX, AVX-512, AVX, AVX-VNNI and CET, which is different from being unsupported.
The Intel Xeon E5-4640 v4 supports Hardware RNG and OS Guard among its security features. Feex has no record for AES-NI, Control-flow Enforcement (CET), Execute Disable (NX), Boot Guard, Hardware Shield and OS Guard (SMAP), which is different from being unsupported.
The Intel Xeon E5-4640 v4 supports Extended Page Tables (EPT), VT-d (DMA Remapping) and VT-x (Hardware Virtualization) among its virtualization features. Feex has no record for VT-x with EPT, IOMMU, Second-Level Address Translation and Unrestricted Guest, which is different from being unsupported.
Feex records these as not true for the Intel Xeon E5-4640 v4: Windows 11 eligible.
Physical & Manufacturing
1 specThe Intel Xeon E5-4640 v4 is manufactured by Intel. It launched at a price of $2,837.
Naming & Aliases
3 specsThe Intel Xeon E5-4640 v4 is also identified by the model number E5-4640V4.
Real-world compute in the Feex fleet
No machines yetNo Feex fleet machines with the Intel Xeon E5-4640 v4 have reported compute telemetry yet, so real-world compute for this processor is not recorded.
Data Coverage
38% recordedFeex has recorded 38% of the specifications it tracks for the Intel Xeon E5-4640 v4. Values Feex does not hold are shown as "Not recorded" rather than estimated.
Not recorded: Core Configuration: Performance Cores, Efficiency Cores, Hybrid Architecture, All-Core Boost and Unlocked Multiplier. Architecture & Generation: ISA Family and Market Status. Cache: L1 Cache (Total), L2 Cache (per Core) and L4 Cache. Memory Support: Memory Bandwidth, ECC Memory and Max Memory Speed. Graphics: Integrated Graphics, Graphics Model, Graphics Base Clock, Graphics Max Clock, Execution Units, Display Outputs and Max Video Memory. Platform & Compatibility: Package and Package Size. Power & Thermals: Base Power, Maximum Turbo Power, Configurable TDP (Min), Configurable TDP (Max), Max Junction Temperature and Tcase. Physical & Manufacturing: Transistor Count, Die Size, Die Count and Foundry. Naming & Aliases: Normalized Name, SKU, Processor Number and Part Number. Performance: single-core and multi-core ratings and all computed performance metrics.
Common questions
9 answeredHow many cores and threads does the Intel Xeon E5-4640 v4 have?
The Intel Xeon E5-4640 v4 has 12 cores and 24 threads.
What architecture does the Intel Xeon E5-4640 v4 use?
The Intel Xeon E5-4640 v4 is built on the Broadwell architecture.
What socket does the Intel Xeon E5-4640 v4 use?
The Intel Xeon E5-4640 v4 uses the FCLGA2011 socket.
What memory does the Intel Xeon E5-4640 v4 support?
The Intel Xeon E5-4640 v4 supports DDR4 up to 1536 GB across 4 channels.
How fast does the Intel Xeon E5-4640 v4 run?
The Intel Xeon E5-4640 v4 can boost up to 2.6 GHz, with a 2.1 GHz base clock.
What is the TDP of the Intel Xeon E5-4640 v4?
The Intel Xeon E5-4640 v4 has a TDP of 105 W.
What advanced capabilities does the Intel Xeon E5-4640 v4 support?
Notable platform capabilities reported for the Intel Xeon E5-4640 v4 include Extended Page Tables (EPT).
What is the Intel Xeon E5-4640 v4 best for?
Based on its specifications, the Intel Xeon E5-4640 v4 is well suited for Server / professional infrastructure.
How much cache does the Intel Xeon E5-4640 v4 have?
The Intel Xeon E5-4640 v4 has 3072 KB of L2 cache and 30 MB of L3 cache.