Core i5-10500H vs Xeon E5-4655 v4

CPU

GPU

Core i5-10500H

6 Cores12 Thrd1.5 WWMax: 4.5 GHz2020

Xeon E5-4655 v4

8 Cores16 Thrd135 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2016

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-10500H

6 / 12

10,970

+0.5%

10,912

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 i5-10500H is positioned at rank 510 and the Xeon E5-4655 v4 is on rank 1019, 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 E5-4655 v4

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

88061%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

16627%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

14772%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

11412%

#1019

Xeon E5-4655 v4

MSRP: $4616|Avg: N/A

100%

#1020

Xeon E5-4650L

MSRP: $3616|Avg: N/A

100%

#1021

Xeon E-2224

MSRP: $3226|Avg: $195

94%

#1022

Athlon MP 2400+

MSRP: $151|Avg: $20

86%

#1023

Xeon E5-2640 v2

MSRP: $4115|Avg: $530

78%

#1024

Xeon E5-2650L v2

MSRP: $4115|Avg: $1078

78%

#1025

Opteron 142

MSRP: $292|Avg: $20

64%

#1026

Athlon MP 2800+

MSRP: $275|Avg: $10

58%

#1027

Xeon L3110

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $950

57%

#1028

Xeon 2.66

MSRP: $337|Avg: $10

56%

#1029

Xeon X5272

MSRP: $1172|Avg: $76

53%

#1030

Xeon 3.20

MSRP: $851|Avg: $10

29%

#1031

Xeon Platinum 8260L

MSRP: $7500|Avg: $750

29%

#1032

Xeon X5355

MSRP: $4491|Avg: $4000

19%

#1033

Xeon E5420

MSRP: $7214|Avg: $6500

12%

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 E5-4655 v4
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($4,616)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Comet Lake-H (2020) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-4655 v4 (2016) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR4, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i5-10500H	Xeon E5-4655 v4
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($4,616)

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 E5-4655 v4 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-10500H and Xeon E5-4655 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 E5-4655 v4

The Xeon E5-4655 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 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 135 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 10,912 points. Launch price was $4,616.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-10500H packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon E5-4655 v4 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon E5-4655 v4 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Core i5-10500H versus 3.2 GHz on the Xeon E5-4655 v4 — a 33.8% clock advantage for the Core i5-10500H (base: 2.5 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Core i5-10500H uses the Comet Lake-H (2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E5-4655 v4 uses Broadwell (2015−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-10500H scores 10,970 against the Xeon E5-4655 v4's 10,912 — a 0.5% lead for the Core i5-10500H. L3 cache: 12 MB on the Core i5-10500H vs 30 MB on the Xeon E5-4655 v4.

Feature	Core i5-10500H	Xeon E5-4655 v4
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	8 / 16+33%
Boost Clock	4.5 GHz+41%	3.2 GHz
Base Clock	2.5 GHz	2.5 GHz
L3 Cache	12 MB	30 MB+150%
L2 Cache	153 kB	2 MB+1239%
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Comet Lake-H (2020)	Broadwell (2015−2019)
PassMark	10,970	10,912
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 E5-4655 v4 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-2933 memory speed. The Xeon E5-4655 v4 supports up to 1536 GB of RAM compared to 128 GB — 169.2% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Core i5-10500H) vs 4 (Xeon E5-4655 v4). PCIe lanes: 16 (Core i5-10500H) vs 40 (Xeon E5-4655 v4) — the Xeon E5-4655 v4 offers 24 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.

Feature	Core i5-10500H	Xeon E5-4655 v4
Socket	BGA1440	LGA2011
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 5.0+67%
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2933	DDR4-2400
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB	1536 GB+1100%
RAM Channels	2	4+100%
ECC Support	❌	✅
PCIe Lanes	16	40+150%

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-10500H) vs VT-x, VT-d (Xeon E5-4655 v4). The Core i5-10500H includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 630), while the Xeon E5-4655 v4 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-10500H targets Performance Laptop, Xeon E5-4655 v4 targets Server. Direct competitor: Core i5-10500H rivals Ryzen 5 5600H.