Core i5-8500 vs Xeon E5-4620 v2
Core i5-8500
Xeon E5-4620 v2
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 i5-8500
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-4620 v2
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-8500 | Xeon E5-4620 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($80) | ✅ More affordable ($30) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-S (2017−2018) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-8500 | Xeon E5-4620 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+164%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($80) | ✅ More affordable ($30) |
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 i5-8500 and Xeon E5-4620 v2
Core i5-8500
The Core i5-8500 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 February 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-S (2017−2018) architecture. It features 6 cores and 6 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 9 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 9,521 points. Launch price was $202.
Xeon E5-4620 v2
The Xeon E5-4620 v2 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 20 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-800, DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 9,424 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Core i5-8500 packs 6 cores / 6 threads, while the Xeon E5-4620 v2 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon E5-4620 v2 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.1 GHz on the Core i5-8500 versus 3 GHz on the Xeon E5-4620 v2 — a 31% clock advantage for the Core i5-8500 (base: 3 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Core i5-8500 is built on the Coffee Lake-S (2017−2018) architecture. In PassMark, the Core i5-8500 scores 9,521 against the Xeon E5-4620 v2's 9,424 — a 1% lead for the Core i5-8500. L3 cache: 9 MB (total) on the Core i5-8500 vs 20 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Xeon E5-4620 v2.
| Feature | Core i5-8500 | Xeon E5-4620 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 6 | 8 / 16+33% |
| Boost Clock | 4.1 GHz+37% | 3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz+15% | 2.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 9 MB (total) | 20 MB Intel® Smart Cache+122% |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | — |
| Process | 14 nm-36% | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Coffee Lake-S (2017−2018) | — |
| PassMark | 9,521+1% | 9,424 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-8500 uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E5-4620 v2 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i5-8500 | Xeon E5-4620 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1151 | LGA2011 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
Value Analysis
The Core i5-8500 launched at $192 MSRP, while the Xeon E5-4620 v2 debuted at $273. At current prices ($80 vs $30), the Xeon E5-4620 v2 is $50 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-8500 delivers 119.0 pts/$ vs 314.1 pts/$ for the Xeon E5-4620 v2 — making the Xeon E5-4620 v2 the 90.1% better value option.
| Feature | Core i5-8500 | Xeon E5-4620 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $192-30% | $273 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $80 | $30-63% |
| Performance per Dollar | 119.0 | 314.1+164% |
| Release Date | 2018 | 2014 |
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