Core i5-9500 vs Xeon E7450
Core i5-9500
Xeon E7450
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.
Value Upgrade Path
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Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-9500
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E7450
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-9500 | Xeon E7450 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($65) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($80) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake (2017−2019) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-9500 | Xeon E7450 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+22%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($65) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($80) |
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 i5-9500 and Xeon E7450
Core i5-9500
The Core i5-9500 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 19 October 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture. It features 6 cores and 6 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 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: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 9,829 points. Launch price was $192.
Xeon E7450
The Xeon E7450 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. Base frequency: 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB L3 Cache. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: PGA604. Thermal design power (TDP): 90 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 9,932 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Core i5-9500 is built on the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture. In PassMark, the Core i5-9500 scores 9,829 against the Xeon E7450's 9,932 — a 1% lead for the Xeon E7450. L3 cache: 9 MB (total) on the Core i5-9500 vs 12 MB L3 Cache on the Xeon E7450.
| Feature | Core i5-9500 | Xeon E7450 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 6 | — |
| Boost Clock | 4.4 GHz | — |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz+25% | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 9 MB (total) | 12 MB L3 Cache+33% |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | — |
| Process | 14 nm-69% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Coffee Lake (2017−2019) | — |
| PassMark | 9,829 | 9,932+1% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,468 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-9500 uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E7450 uses PGA604 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i5-9500 | Xeon E7450 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1151 | PGA604 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2666 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-9500) / not specified (Xeon E7450). The Core i5-9500 includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 630), while the Xeon E7450 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-9500 targets Desktop. Direct competitor: Core i5-9500 rivals Ryzen 5 2600.
| Feature | Core i5-9500 | Xeon E7450 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics 630 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | — |
| Target Use | Desktop | — |
Value Analysis
The Core i5-9500 launched at $192 MSRP, while the Xeon E7450 debuted at $417. At current prices ($65 vs $80), the Core i5-9500 is $15 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-9500 delivers 151.2 pts/$ vs 124.2 pts/$ for the Xeon E7450 — making the Core i5-9500 the 19.7% better value option.
| Feature | Core i5-9500 | Xeon E7450 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $192-54% | $417 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $65-19% | $80 |
| Performance per Dollar | 151.2+22% | 124.2 |
| Release Date | 2019 | 2008 |
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