CPU
GPU
Core i5-6500TE
Xeon E5645
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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 i5-6500TE is positioned at rank 671 and the Xeon E5645 is on rank 669, so the Xeon E5645 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-6500TE
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5645
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-6500TE | Xeon E5645 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($60) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($294) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Westmere-EP (2010−2011) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-6500TE | Xeon E5645 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+388%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($60) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($294) |
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 i5-6500TE and Xeon E5645
Core i5-6500TE
The Core i5-6500TE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 October 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 4,917 points. Launch price was $192.
Xeon E5645
The Xeon E5645 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 16 March 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Westmere-EP (2010−2011) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.67 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1366. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 4,942 points. Launch price was $294.
Processing Power
The Core i5-6500TE packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Xeon E5645 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon E5645 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the Core i5-6500TE versus 2.67 GHz on the Xeon E5645 — a 21.1% clock advantage for the Core i5-6500TE (base: 2.3 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Core i5-6500TE uses the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E5645 uses Westmere-EP (2010−2011) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-6500TE scores 4,917 against the Xeon E5645's 4,942 — a 0.5% lead for the Xeon E5645. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Core i5-6500TE vs 12 MB (total) on the Xeon E5645.
| Feature | Core i5-6500TE | Xeon E5645 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 6 / 12+50% |
| Boost Clock | 3.3 GHz+24% | 2.67 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.3 GHz | 2.4 GHz+4% |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB (total) | 12 MB (total)+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm-56% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Skylake (2015−2016) | Westmere-EP (2010−2011) |
| PassMark | 4,917 | 4,942 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-6500TE uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E5645 uses LGA1366 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i5-6500TE | Xeon E5645 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1151 | LGA1366 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 5.0+67% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 288 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 3 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 0 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Core i5-6500TE) / VT-x (Xeon E5645). Primary use case: Xeon E5645 targets Server.
| Feature | Core i5-6500TE | Xeon E5645 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x |
| Target Use | — | Server |
Value Analysis
The Core i5-6500TE launched at $192 MSRP, while the Xeon E5645 debuted at $294.
| Feature | Core i5-6500TE | Xeon E5645 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $192-35% | $294 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $60 | — |
| Release Date | 2015 | 2010 |
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