Core i5-10500H vs Xeon E5-2643 v4

Core i5-10500H

6 Cores12 Thrd1.5 WWMax: 4.5 GHz2020

Xeon E5-2643 v4

6 Cores12 Thrd135 WWMax: 3.7 GHz2016

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-10500H

6 / 12

10,970

0.0%

11,024

+0.5%

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 E5-2643 v4 is on rank 947, so the Core i5-10500H 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 E5-2643 v4

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

29271%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

5527%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

4910%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

3793%

#528

Xeon E5-2687W v3

MSRP: $2141|Avg: $749

96%

#529

Xeon Max 9480

MSRP: $12980|Avg: $12980

90%

#530

Xeon E5-2689 v4

MSRP: $2723|Avg: $100

88%

#531

EPYC 7543

MSRP: $10257|Avg: $468

86%

#947

Xeon E5-2643 v4

MSRP: $1552|Avg: $555

100%

#949

Xeon E5-2630 v2

MSRP: $1069|Avg: $1224

99%

#953

Xeon E5-1620

MSRP: $885|Avg: $70

93%

#955

Xeon E5462

MSRP: $342|Avg: $45

91%

#958

Xeon E5-4650 v2

MSRP: $1723|Avg: $48

89%

#959

Xeon E5-1620 v4

MSRP: $1166|Avg: $160

89%

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 E5-2643 v4
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($555)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Comet Lake-H (2020) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-2643 v4 (2016) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i5-10500H	Xeon E5-2643 v4
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($555)

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 E5-2643 v4 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-10500H and Xeon E5-2643 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 E5-2643 v4

The Xeon E5-2643 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 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 20 MB. L2 cache: 1.5 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 135 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 11,024 points. Launch price was $1,552.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i5-10500H and Xeon E5-2643 v4 share an identical 6-core/12-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Core i5-10500H versus 3.7 GHz on the Xeon E5-2643 v4 — a 19.5% clock advantage for the Core i5-10500H (base: 2.5 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Core i5-10500H uses the Comet Lake-H (2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E5-2643 v4 uses Broadwell (2015−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-10500H scores 10,970 against the Xeon E5-2643 v4's 11,024 — a 0.5% lead for the Xeon E5-2643 v4. L3 cache: 12 MB on the Core i5-10500H vs 20 MB on the Xeon E5-2643 v4.

Feature	Core i5-10500H	Xeon E5-2643 v4
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4.5 GHz+22%	3.7 GHz
Base Clock	2.5 GHz	3.4 GHz+36%
L3 Cache	12 MB	20 MB+67%
L2 Cache	153 kB	1.5 MB+904%
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Comet Lake-H (2020)	Broadwell (2015−2019)
PassMark	10,970	11,024
Geekbench 6 Single	1,435	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-10500H uses the BGA1440 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E5-2643 v4 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-10500H	Xeon E5-2643 v4
Socket	BGA1440	LGA2011
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 5.0+67%
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2933	—
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	16	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-10500H) / not specified (Xeon E5-2643 v4). The Core i5-10500H includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 630), while the Xeon E5-2643 v4 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-10500H targets Performance Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i5-10500H rivals Ryzen 5 5600H.