Core i5-11500 vs Xeon E5-2680 v4
Core i5-11500
Xeon E5-2680 v4
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar Core i5-11500
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2680 v4
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-11500 | Xeon E5-2680 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($110) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Rocket Lake (2021) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell-EP (2016) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-11500 | Xeon E5-2680 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($110) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-11500 and Xeon E5-2680 v4
Core i5-11500
The Core i5-11500 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 16 March 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Rocket Lake (2021) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 17,096 points. Launch price was $299.
Xeon E5-2680 v4
The Xeon E5-2680 v4 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 June 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell-EP (2016) architecture. It features 14 cores and 28 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 35 MB. L2 cache: 3.5 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 17,292 points. Launch price was $1,745.
Processing Power
The Core i5-11500 packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon E5-2680 v4 offers 14 cores / 28 threads — the Xeon E5-2680 v4 has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Core i5-11500 versus 3.3 GHz on the Xeon E5-2680 v4 — a 32.9% clock advantage for the Core i5-11500 (base: 2.7 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Core i5-11500 uses the Rocket Lake (2021) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E5-2680 v4 uses Broadwell-EP (2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-11500 scores 17,096 against the Xeon E5-2680 v4's 17,292 — a 1.1% lead for the Xeon E5-2680 v4. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i5-11500 vs 35 MB on the Xeon E5-2680 v4.
| Feature | Core i5-11500 | Xeon E5-2680 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 14 / 28+133% |
| Boost Clock | 4.6 GHz+39% | 3.3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.7 GHz+13% | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB (total) | 35 MB+192% |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 3.5 MB+1300% |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Rocket Lake (2021) | Broadwell-EP (2016) |
| PassMark | 17,096 | 17,292+1% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 9,883 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,064 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 8,564 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-11500 uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon E5-2680 v4 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-3200 on the Core i5-11500 versus 2400 on the Xeon E5-2680 v4 — the Xeon E5-2680 v4 supports 199.3% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon E5-2680 v4 supports up to 1536 of RAM compared to 128 GB — 169.2% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Core i5-11500) vs 4 (Xeon E5-2680 v4). PCIe lanes: 20 (Core i5-11500) vs 40 (Xeon E5-2680 v4) — the Xeon E5-2680 v4 offers 20 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: H510,B560,Z590,H470,Z490 (Core i5-11500) and C612 (Xeon E5-2680 v4).
| Feature | Core i5-11500 | Xeon E5-2680 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA2011 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-3200 | 2400+59900% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB+8738033% | 1536 |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 4+100% |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 40+100% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Core i5-11500 supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-11500) vs VT-x, VT-d (Xeon E5-2680 v4). The Core i5-11500 includes integrated graphics (UHD 750), while the Xeon E5-2680 v4 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-11500 targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Core i5-11500 rivals Ryzen 5 5600X; Xeon E5-2680 v4 rivals Xeon Silver 4114.
| Feature | Core i5-11500 | Xeon E5-2680 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | UHD 750 | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | Gaming | — |
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