CPU
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Core i7-5700HQ
Xeon E5-2650L
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 i7-5700HQ is positioned at rank 883 and the Xeon E5-2650L is on rank 916, so the Core i7-5700HQ offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Core i7-5700HQ
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2650L
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i7-5700HQ | Xeon E5-2650L |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($129) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell-H (2015) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i7-5700HQ | Xeon E5-2650L |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($129) |
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 i7-5700HQ and Xeon E5-2650L
Core i7-5700HQ
The Core i7-5700HQ is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 June 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell-H (2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1364. Thermal design power (TDP): 47 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 6,037 points. Launch price was $378.
Xeon E5-2650L
The Xeon E5-2650L is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 6 March 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.3 GHz. L3 cache: 20480 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 70 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 6,055 points. Launch price was $142.
Processing Power
The Core i7-5700HQ packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon E5-2650L offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon E5-2650L has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Core i7-5700HQ versus 2.3 GHz on the Xeon E5-2650L — a 41.4% clock advantage for the Core i7-5700HQ (base: 2.7 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). The Core i7-5700HQ uses the Broadwell-H (2015) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E5-2650L uses Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-5700HQ scores 6,037 against the Xeon E5-2650L's 6,055 — a 0.3% lead for the Xeon E5-2650L. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Core i7-5700HQ vs 20480 kB (total) on the Xeon E5-2650L.
| Feature | Core i7-5700HQ | Xeon E5-2650L |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 8 / 16+100% |
| Boost Clock | 3.5 GHz+52% | 2.3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.7 GHz+50% | 1.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB (total) | 20480 kB (total)+233% |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm-56% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Broadwell-H (2015) | Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) |
| PassMark | 6,037 | 6,055 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i7-5700HQ uses the BGA1364 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E5-2650L uses LGA2011 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i7-5700HQ | Xeon E5-2650L |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA1364 | LGA2011 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 5.0+67% |
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