Core i5-11300H vs Xeon E5-2470 v2

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 i5-11300H is positioned at rank 629 and the Xeon E5-2470 v2 is on rank 337, so the Xeon E5-2470 v2 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 i5-11300H

#187

Core Ultra 9 288V

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

97%

#188

Core i7-10870H

MSRP: $417|Avg: N/A

97%

#617

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

840%

#618

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

828%

#619

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

760%

#620

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

756%

#621

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

749%

#623

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

724%

#624

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

694%

#625

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

693%

#626

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

674%

#629

Core i5-11300H

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#638

Celeron Dual-Core T1400

MSRP: $80|Avg: $10

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2470 v2

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

4856%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

917%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

815%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

629%

#247

EPYC 7443P

MSRP: $1337|Avg: $1045

99%

#248

EPYC 4564P

MSRP: $1517|Avg: $1517

99%

#249

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX

MSRP: $1340|Avg: $1340

99%

#250

EPYC 7D12

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $100

99%

#251

Xeon W-1390P

MSRP: $594|Avg: $450

98%

#337

Xeon E5-2470 v2

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Core i5-11300H (2021) utilizes 10 nm SuperFin technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i5-11300H	Xeon E5-2470 v2
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($50)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Tiger Lake-H35 (2021) / 10 nm SuperFin)	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge-EN (2013−2014) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-2470 v2 (2013) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i5-11300H	Xeon E5-2470 v2
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($50)

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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-11300H and Xeon E5-2470 v2

Core i5-11300H

The Core i5-11300H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 January 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Tiger Lake-H35 (2021) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm SuperFin process technology. Socket: FCBGA1449. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 10,792 points. Launch price was $149.

Xeon E5-2470 v2

The Xeon E5-2470 v2 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Ivy Bridge-EN (2013−2014) architecture. It features 10 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 25 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 10,701 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-11300H packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon E5-2470 v2 offers 10 cores / 20 threads — the Xeon E5-2470 v2 has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Core i5-11300H versus 3.2 GHz on the Xeon E5-2470 v2 — a 31.6% clock advantage for the Core i5-11300H (base: 2.6 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Core i5-11300H uses the Tiger Lake-H35 (2021) architecture (10 nm SuperFin), while the Xeon E5-2470 v2 uses Ivy Bridge-EN (2013−2014) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-11300H scores 10,792 against the Xeon E5-2470 v2's 10,701 — a 0.8% lead for the Core i5-11300H. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Core i5-11300H vs 25 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2470 v2.

Feature	Core i5-11300H	Xeon E5-2470 v2
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	10 / 20+150%
Boost Clock	4.4 GHz+38%	3.2 GHz
Base Clock	2.6 GHz+8%	2.4 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)	25 MB (total)+213%
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)+400%	256 kB (per core)
Process	10 nm SuperFin-55%	22 nm
Architecture	Tiger Lake-H35 (2021)	Ivy Bridge-EN (2013−2014)
PassMark	10,792	10,701

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-11300H uses the FCBGA1449 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon E5-2470 v2 uses LGA1356 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.