Core i5-10500H vs Xeon E5-2628L v4

Core i5-10500H

6 Cores12 Thrd1.5 WWMax: 4.5 GHz2020

Xeon E5-2628L v4

12 Cores24 Thrd75 WWMax: 1.9 GHz2016

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-10500H

6 / 12

10,970

0.0%

11,079

+1.0%

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 i5-10500H is positioned at rank 510 and the Xeon E5-2628L v4 is on rank 465, so the Xeon E5-2628L v4 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 i5-10500H

#161

Core Ultra 7 268V

MSRP: $450|Avg: $400

100%

#162

Core Ultra 7 256V

MSRP: $450|Avg: $350

99%

#498

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

669%

#499

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

659%

#500

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

605%

#501

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

602%

#502

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

597%

#504

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

576%

#505

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

552%

#506

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

552%

#507

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

537%

#510

Core i5-10500H

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2628L v4

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

7033%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

6646%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

4825%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

1454%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

1151%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

1007%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

577%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

569%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

518%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

518%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

513%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

499%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

492%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

490%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

485%

#362

Core i9-14901E

MSRP: $557|Avg: $689

99%

#363

Celeron G5900T

MSRP: $42|Avg: $50

99%

#364

Celeron G6900TE

MSRP: $53|Avg: $64

98%

#365

Core i5-8600T

MSRP: $213|Avg: $213

97%

#366

Celeron G4950

MSRP: $52|Avg: $63

97%

#367

Core i9-10900E

MSRP: $488|Avg: $450

97%

#465

Xeon E5-2628L v4

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#466

Pentium G4600

MSRP: $82|Avg: $116

100%

#467

Celeron G3900TE

MSRP: $42|Avg: $45

99%

#471

Pentium G4620

MSRP: $86|Avg: $154

99%

#476

Athlon X4 830

MSRP: $70|Avg: $25

97%

#480

Athlon X4 860K

MSRP: $80|Avg: $20

97%

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 i5-10500H (2020) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i5-10500H	Xeon E5-2628L v4
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Comet Lake-H (2020) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-2628L v4 (2016) relies on 14 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i5-10500H	Xeon E5-2628L v4
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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 i5-10500H Benchmark Check

Xeon E5-2628L v4 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-10500H and Xeon E5-2628L v4

Core i5-10500H

The Core i5-10500H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 April 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Comet Lake-H (2020) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB. L2 cache: 153 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 10,970 points. Launch price was $149.

Xeon E5-2628L v4

The Xeon E5-2628L v4 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 June 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Max frequency: 1.9 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB. L2 cache: 3 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 75 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 11,079 points. Launch price was $1,364.

⚡

Processing Power

The Core i5-10500H packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon E5-2628L v4 offers 12 cores / 24 threads — the Xeon E5-2628L v4 has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Core i5-10500H versus 1.9 GHz on the Xeon E5-2628L v4 — a 81.3% clock advantage for the Core i5-10500H. The Core i5-10500H uses the Comet Lake-H (2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E5-2628L v4 uses Broadwell (2015−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-10500H scores 10,970 against the Xeon E5-2628L v4's 11,079 — a 1% lead for the Xeon E5-2628L v4. L3 cache: 12 MB on the Core i5-10500H vs 30 MB on the Xeon E5-2628L v4.

Feature	Core i5-10500H	Xeon E5-2628L v4
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	12 / 24+100%
Boost Clock	4.5 GHz+137%	1.9 GHz
Base Clock	2.5 GHz	—
L3 Cache	12 MB	30 MB+150%
L2 Cache	153 kB	3 MB+1908%
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Comet Lake-H (2020)	Broadwell (2015−2019)
PassMark	10,970	11,079
Geekbench 6 Single	1,435	—

🔧

Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-10500H) / not specified (Xeon E5-2628L v4). The Core i5-10500H includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 630), while the Xeon E5-2628L v4 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-10500H targets Performance Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i5-10500H rivals Ryzen 5 5600H.