Core i5-14600 vs Xeon Silver 4510
Core i5-14600
Xeon Silver 4510
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Core i5-14600
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Silver 4510
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-14600 | Xeon Silver 4510 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($255) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($563) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-14600 | Xeon Silver 4510 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+118%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($255) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($563) |
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 i5-14600 and Xeon Silver 4510
Core i5-14600
The Core i5-14600 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 January 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) architecture. It features 14 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 5.2 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 32,319 points. Launch price was $255.
Xeon Silver 4510
The Xeon Silver 4510 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 December 2023 (1 year ago). It is based on the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 150 Watt. Memory support: DDR5 @ 4400 MT/s (1 DPC &2DPC). Passmark benchmark score: 32,688 points. Launch price was $563.
Processing Power
The Core i5-14600 packs 14 cores / 20 threads, while the Xeon Silver 4510 offers 12 cores / 24 threads — the Core i5-14600 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.2 GHz on the Core i5-14600 versus 4.1 GHz on the Xeon Silver 4510 — a 23.7% clock advantage for the Core i5-14600 (base: 2.7 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Core i5-14600 uses the Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Xeon Silver 4510 uses Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-14600 scores 32,319 against the Xeon Silver 4510's 32,688 — a 1.1% lead for the Xeon Silver 4510. L3 cache: 24 MB (total) on the Core i5-14600 vs 30 MB (total) on the Xeon Silver 4510.
| Feature | Core i5-14600 | Xeon Silver 4510 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 14 / 20+17% | 12 / 24 |
| Boost Clock | 5.2 GHz+27% | 4.1 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.7 GHz+13% | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 24 MB (total) | 30 MB (total)+25% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm | Intel 7 nm |
| Architecture | Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) | Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) |
| PassMark | 32,319 | 32,688+1% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,600 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 11,000 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-14600 uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Silver 4510 uses LGA4677 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-5600 memory speed. The Core i5-14600 supports up to 192 GB of RAM compared to 4 TB — 191.8% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Core i5-14600) vs 8 (Xeon Silver 4510). PCIe lanes: 20 (Core i5-14600) vs 80 (Xeon Silver 4510) — the Xeon Silver 4510 offers 60 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Core i5-14600 | Xeon Silver 4510 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA4677 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-5600 | DDR5-4400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 192 GB | 4 TB+2033% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 8+300% |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 80+300% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Xeon Silver 4510 supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-14600) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon Silver 4510). The Core i5-14600 includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 770), while the Xeon Silver 4510 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-14600 targets Desktop, Xeon Silver 4510 targets Server. Direct competitor: Xeon Silver 4510 rivals EPYC 8534P.
| Feature | Core i5-14600 | Xeon Silver 4510 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics 770 | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | Desktop | Server |
Value Analysis
The Core i5-14600 launched at $255 MSRP, while the Xeon Silver 4510 debuted at $563. At current prices ($255 vs $563), the Core i5-14600 is $308 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-14600 delivers 126.7 pts/$ vs 58.1 pts/$ for the Xeon Silver 4510 — making the Core i5-14600 the 74.3% better value option.
| Feature | Core i5-14600 | Xeon Silver 4510 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $255-55% | $563 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $255-55% | $563 |
| Performance per Dollar | 126.7+118% | 58.1 |
| Release Date | 2024 | 2023 |
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