Core i5-1035G4 vs Xeon E5-2650L v2

Core i5-1035G4

4 Cores8 Thrd15 WWMax: 3.7 GHz2019

Xeon E5-2650L v2

10 Cores20 Thrd70 WWMax: 2.1 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-1035G4

4 / 8

7,658

+0.6%

7,612

0.0%

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Core i5-1035G4 is positioned at rank 791 and the Xeon E5-2650L v2 is on rank 1023, so the Core i5-1035G4 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-1035G4

#779

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1184%

#780

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1167%

#781

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1071%

#782

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1066%

#783

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1056%

#785

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1020%

#786

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

978%

#787

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

977%

#788

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

950%

#791

Core i5-1035G4

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#795

Core i3-1115G4E

MSRP: $213|Avg: $47

99%

#797

Celeron M 900

MSRP: $86|Avg: $10

99%

#800

Celeron B815

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

98%

#801

Celeron B810

MSRP: $86|Avg: $86

98%

#803

Core i7-1365UE

MSRP: $429|Avg: $429

98%

#805

3020e

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2650L v2

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

112337%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

21210%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

18844%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

14558%

#1022

Xeon E5-2640 v2

MSRP: $4115|Avg: $530

100%

#1023

Xeon E5-2650L v2

MSRP: $4115|Avg: $1078

100%

#1024

Opteron 142

MSRP: $292|Avg: $20

82%

#1025

Athlon MP 2800+

MSRP: $275|Avg: $10

75%

#1026

Xeon L3110

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $950

72%

#1027

Xeon 2.66

MSRP: $337|Avg: $10

71%

#1028

Xeon X5272

MSRP: $1172|Avg: $76

67%

#1029

Xeon Platinum 8260L

MSRP: $7500|Avg: $750

37%

#1030

Xeon 3.20

MSRP: $851|Avg: $10

37%

#1031

Xeon X5355

MSRP: $4491|Avg: $4000

24%

#1032

Xeon E5420

MSRP: $7214|Avg: $6500

15%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Core i5-1035G4 (2019) utilizes 10 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i5-1035G4	Xeon E5-2650L v2
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($1,078)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Ice Lake (Client) (2019) / 10 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-2650L v2 (2013) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i5-1035G4	Xeon E5-2650L v2
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($1,078)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Core i5-1035G4 Benchmark Check

Xeon E5-2650L v2 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-1035G4 and Xeon E5-2650L v2

Core i5-1035G4

The Core i5-1035G4 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 August 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Ice Lake (Client) (2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1526. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,658 points. Launch price was $320.

Xeon E5-2650L v2

The Xeon E5-2650L v2 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) architecture. It features 10 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 1.7 GHz, with boost up to 2.1 GHz. L3 cache: 25 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 70 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 7,612 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-1035G4 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon E5-2650L v2 offers 10 cores / 20 threads — the Xeon E5-2650L v2 has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Core i5-1035G4 versus 2.1 GHz on the Xeon E5-2650L v2 — a 55.2% clock advantage for the Core i5-1035G4 (base: 1.1 GHz vs 1.7 GHz). The Core i5-1035G4 uses the Ice Lake (Client) (2019) architecture (10 nm), while the Xeon E5-2650L v2 uses Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-1035G4 scores 7,658 against the Xeon E5-2650L v2's 7,612 — a 0.6% lead for the Core i5-1035G4. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Core i5-1035G4 vs 25 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2650L v2.

Feature	Core i5-1035G4	Xeon E5-2650L v2
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	10 / 20+150%
Boost Clock	3.7 GHz+76%	2.1 GHz
Base Clock	1.1 GHz	1.7 GHz+55%
L3 Cache	6 MB (total)	25 MB (total)+317%
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	256 kB (per core)
Process	10 nm-55%	22 nm
Architecture	Ice Lake (Client) (2019)	Ivy Bridge-EP (2013)
PassMark	7,658	7,612
Cinebench R23 Multi	4,332	—
Geekbench 6 Single	922	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	2,919	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-1035G4 uses the FCBGA1526 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E5-2650L v2 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-1035G4	Xeon E5-2650L v2
Socket	FCBGA1526	LGA2011
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 5.0+67%
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-3200, LPDDR4-3733	—
Max RAM Capacity	64 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	16	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-1035G4) / not specified (Xeon E5-2650L v2). The Core i5-1035G4 includes integrated graphics (Iris Plus Graphics G4), while the Xeon E5-2650L v2 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-1035G4 targets Ultra-portable laptops. Direct competitor: Core i5-1035G4 rivals Ryzen 5 3500U.