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Core i7-5930K
Xeon E5-1650 v3
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 i7-5930K is positioned at rank 849 and the Xeon E5-1650 v3 is on rank 652, so the Xeon E5-1650 v3 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-5930K
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-1650 v3
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i7-5930K | Xeon E5-1650 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($410) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($583) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell-E (2014) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell-EP (2014−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i7-5930K | Xeon E5-1650 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+42%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($410) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($583) |
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 i7-5930K and Xeon E5-1650 v3
Core i7-5930K
The Core i7-5930K is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell-E (2014) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 15 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 140 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 10,369 points. Launch price was $613.
Xeon E5-1650 v3
The Xeon E5-1650 v3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 15 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 140 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1333, DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 10,387 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
Both the Core i7-5930K and Xeon E5-1650 v3 share an identical 6-core/12-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Core i7-5930K versus 3.8 GHz on the Xeon E5-1650 v3 — a 2.7% clock advantage for the Xeon E5-1650 v3 (base: 3.5 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Core i7-5930K uses the Haswell-E (2014) architecture (22 nm), while the Xeon E5-1650 v3 uses Haswell-EP (2014−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-5930K scores 10,369 against the Xeon E5-1650 v3's 10,387 — a 0.2% lead for the Xeon E5-1650 v3. Both processors carry 15 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Core i7-5930K | Xeon E5-1650 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz | 3.8 GHz+3% |
| Base Clock | 3.5 GHz | 3.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 15 MB (total) | 15 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 22 nm | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Haswell-E (2014) | Haswell-EP (2014−2015) |
| PassMark | 10,369 | 10,387 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 6,000 | — |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the LGA2011 socket with PCIe 3.0. Both support up to DDR4-2133 memory speed. The Xeon E5-1650 v3 supports up to 768 GB of RAM compared to 64 GB — 169.2% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 4-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 40 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: X99 (Core i7-5930K) and Intel X99,Intel C612 (Xeon E5-1650 v3).
| Feature | Core i7-5930K | Xeon E5-1650 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2011 | LGA2011 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 5.0+67% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2133 | DDR4-2133 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | 768 GB+1100% |
| RAM Channels | 4 | 4 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 40 | 40 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-5930K) / not specified (Xeon E5-1650 v3). Primary use case: Core i7-5930K targets High End Desktop. Direct competitor: Core i7-5930K rivals Ryzen 5 1600.
| Feature | Core i7-5930K | Xeon E5-1650 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | — |
| Unlocked | Yes | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | — |
| Target Use | High End Desktop | — |
Value Analysis
The Core i7-5930K launched at $583 MSRP, while the Xeon E5-1650 v3 debuted at $583.
| Feature | Core i7-5930K | Xeon E5-1650 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $583 | $583 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $410 | — |
| Release Date | 2014 | 2014 |
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