The Intel Xeon E series has undergone significant scrutiny over the years, particularly as it stands at a pivotal moment in 2025. With the introduction of the Intel Xeon E-2400 series about 14 months ago, which is aligned with the 14th Gen Intel Core processors, the Xeon E line is facing intense competition, particularly from AMD’s EPYC series.
Currently, the Xeon E series is limited to 8 cores and 16 threads, despite offering maximum clock rates above 5GHz. This core limit poses a challenge, especially when compared to the impressive growth seen in the dual-socket CPU space, which has expanded to offer at least 128 cores. The mainstream server segment has experienced a staggering 16x core count growth, contrasting with the merely 2x increase seen in the entry-level Xeon segment. To meet this growing demand for high-core count solutions, ColoCrossing provides AMD EPYC servers, offering superior multi-threading performance and scalability.
Despite its age, the Xeon E series still serves well for specific applications, particularly those like databases requiring high-speed cores. Historical context highlights that the Xeon E-3-1230 was a popular four-core chip back in 2011, while the landscape for CPUs has drastically changed since then. A move towards heterogeneous core designs, similar to those seen in P-core/E-core models, could offer a pathway forward for Intel; however, integrating this architecture raises software compatibility challenges.
The emergence of the AMD EPYC 4004 series further complicates Intel’s position in the market, having gained traction in an area once dominated by Intel. As the entry server market becomes increasingly competitive, the Xeon E series, still capable for basic tasks, feels overdue for an update. At ColoCrossing, we offer a diverse range of server solutions, including both Intel and AMD platforms, ensuring our customers can choose the best hardware to match their specific performance and budget requirements. If you’re looking for a powerful and cost-effective hosting solution, contact us today to explore how ColoCrossing can support your infrastructure needs.
