Xeon E5-4669 v4 vs Xeon Gold 5218R
The Xeon E5-4669 v4 and the Xeon Gold 5218R are both server processors we supply tested from Hong Kong, and the figures below are the same ones published on each product page. They share the same supply and warranty terms and separate on cores / threads, socket, tdp, so the decision is less about "which is better" and more about which of those differences your platform or workload can actually use.
Nothing on this page is a price: component pricing moved too fast in 2026 for a printed figure to stay honest, so both are quoted on request against confirmed stock with the date the quote holds until. If you are replacing a part, send the platform and we will confirm the population before you commit.
Side by side
Xeon E5-4669 v4 vs Xeon Gold 5218R specifications
| Specification | Xeon E5-4669 v4 | Xeon Gold 5218R |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 22 cores / 44 threads | 20 cores / 40 threads |
| Socket | FCLGA2011 (commonly referred to as LGA2011-3) | FCLGA3647 |
| TDP | 135 W | 125 W |
| Cache | 55 MB | 27.5 MB |
| Memory | DDR4, 4 channels per socket, up to 1.5 TB, 68 GB/s, ECC supported | DDR4-2667, 6 channels, up to 1 TB, ECC supported |
| PCIe | PCIe 3.0, 40 lanes | PCIe 3.0, 48 lanes |
| Scalability | 4S - rated for four-socket platforms | 2S - dual-socket |
| Processor | Intel Xeon Processor E5-4669 v4 (E5 v4 family, Broadwell) | Intel Xeon Gold 5218R (2nd Gen Xeon Scalable, Cascade Lake) |
| sSpec | SR2SG (Intel ARK ordering data) | not stated |
| Ordering code | CM8066002064800 (tray; Intel ARK ordering data) | not stated |
| Interconnect | 2x QPI links at 9.6 GT/s | not stated |
| Instruction set extensions | Intel AVX2 | Intel SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, AVX-512 |
| Launch | Launched Q2'16; Intel lists End of Servicing Updates | Launched Q1'20; Intel servicing status: ESU Notification Issued |
| Clock | 2.20 GHz base / 3.00 GHz (Turbo Boost 2.0) max | 2.10 GHz base / 4.00 GHz max |
| sSpec / stepping | not stated | SRGZ7 / B1 (Intel ARK ordering data) |
| Ordering codes | not stated | Tray CD8069504446300; boxed retail BX806955218R, both sSpec SRGZ7 at stepping B1 (Intel ARK ordering data) |
Rows that differ are highlighted. Figures are the same ones published on each product page; where a figure is community-sourced rather than vendor-published it is stated on that page. Confirm every part against your build sheet when ordering.
Where they differ
- ·Xeon E5-4669 v4 has the higher core count (22 vs 20); Xeon Gold 5218R trades that for something else.
- ·Socket — Xeon E5-4669 v4: FCLGA2011 (commonly referred to as LGA2011-3); Xeon Gold 5218R: FCLGA3647.
- ·Xeon Gold 5218R is the better figure for power draw (135 W vs 125 W).
- ·Xeon E5-4669 v4 has the higher cache (55 vs 27.5); Xeon Gold 5218R trades that for something else.
- ·Memory — Xeon E5-4669 v4: DDR4, 4 channels per socket, up to 1.5 TB, 68 GB/s, ECC supported; Xeon Gold 5218R: DDR4-2667, 6 channels, up to 1 TB, ECC supported.
- ·PCIe — Xeon E5-4669 v4: PCIe 3.0, 40 lanes; Xeon Gold 5218R: PCIe 3.0, 48 lanes.
- ·Scalability — Xeon E5-4669 v4: 4S - rated for four-socket platforms; Xeon Gold 5218R: 2S - dual-socket.
- ·Instruction set extensions — Xeon E5-4669 v4: Intel AVX2; Xeon Gold 5218R: Intel SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, AVX-512.
- ·Launch — Xeon E5-4669 v4: Launched Q2'16; Intel lists End of Servicing Updates; Xeon Gold 5218R: Launched Q1'20; Intel servicing status: ESU Notification Issued.
- ·Xeon E5-4669 v4 lists the higher base clock (2.20 GHz base / 3.00 GHz (Turbo Boost 2.0) max vs 2.10 GHz base / 4.00 GHz max).
Decision
Which one to buy
For processors the useful split is throughput versus frequency. More cores per socket wins on virtualisation density, parallel batch work and multi-tenant hosting, where the scheduler can keep every core busy; higher base and boost clocks win where the workload is latency-sensitive or licensed per core, and the extra cores would sit idle. Check the socket and the platform's memory generation before anything else: a CPU is only useful in a board that takes it, and the two models above are interchangeable only when the socket matches. TDP also sets the cooling and power budget per node.
Choose the Xeon E5-4669 v4 if
- ·You need more core count — the Xeon E5-4669 v4 lists 22 cores / 44 threads against 20 cores / 40 threads on the Xeon Gold 5218R.
- ·Socket: FCLGA2011 (commonly referred to as LGA2011-3)
- ·You need more cache — the Xeon E5-4669 v4 lists 55 MB against 27.5 MB on the Xeon Gold 5218R.
Choose the Xeon Gold 5218R if
- ·Socket: FCLGA3647
- ·You need lower power draw — the Xeon Gold 5218R lists 125 W against 135 W on the Xeon E5-4669 v4.
- ·Memory: DDR4-2667, 6 channels, up to 1 TB, ECC supported
Photos
What the two look like
Xeon E5-4669 v4
Photo from the Xeon E5-4669 v4 page. Every unit's label is read against your order before dispatch.
Xeon Gold 5218R
Photo from the Xeon Gold 5218R page. Every unit's label is read against your order before dispatch.
Frequently asked questions
How much do the Xeon E5-4669 v4 and the Xeon Gold 5218R cost?
We do not publish prices for either: DRAM and CPU pricing moved too fast in 2026 for a printed figure to stay honest. Send the quantity, the platform and the condition you want and we quote both against confirmed stock, with the date the figure holds until.
What is the main difference between the Xeon E5-4669 v4 and the Xeon Gold 5218R?
Cores / Threads (Xeon E5-4669 v4: 22 cores / 44 threads; Xeon Gold 5218R: 20 cores / 40 threads); Socket (Xeon E5-4669 v4: FCLGA2011 (commonly referred to as LGA2011-3); Xeon Gold 5218R: FCLGA3647); TDP (Xeon E5-4669 v4: 135 W; Xeon Gold 5218R: 125 W).
Can I use the Xeon E5-4669 v4 and the Xeon Gold 5218R in the same system?
No. They use different sockets (FCLGA2011 (commonly referred to as LGA2011-3) vs FCLGA3647), so they need different server platforms and cannot share a board.
Which one should I buy?
Buy the one whose strong points match the job: see the "Choose" section above. If you are replacing an existing part, send the platform or the old part number and we will confirm compatibility before you order.
What condition are they in, and do you ship worldwide?
Both are supplied tested with a 1-year written warranty. Condition is stated line by line before you order — new, decommissioned pull or OEM tray — and we ship worldwide from the Hong Kong warehouse with full export documentation, typically 3–7 days by air.
Get a quote for either — or both
Tell us the quantity, the platform and the condition you need. We confirm stock and put a firm figure in writing with the date it holds until.
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