Core Ultra 5 115U vs Xeon E5-1650 v4

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 Ultra 5 115U is positioned at rank 779 and the Xeon E5-1650 v4 is on rank 315, so the Xeon E5-1650 v4 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core Ultra 5 115U

#767

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1146%

#768

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1129%

#769

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1037%

#770

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1032%

#771

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1023%

#773

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

988%

#774

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

947%

#775

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

945%

#776

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

920%

#779

Core Ultra 5 115U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#790

Athlon 64 TF-20

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-1650 v4

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

4574%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

864%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

767%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

593%

#237

Xeon w3-2535

MSRP: $739|Avg: $800

99%

#239

EPYC 7313P

MSRP: $913|Avg: $824

99%

#240

Ryzen 7 PRO 1700

MSRP: $329|Avg: $60

98%

#241

Xeon w5-2555X

MSRP: $1069|Avg: $1145

98%

#242

Xeon E-2246G

MSRP: $311|Avg: $268

98%

#244

Xeon w3-2423

MSRP: $359|Avg: $300

97%

#315

Xeon E5-1650 v4

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Core Ultra 5 115U (2023) utilizes 7 nm technology and **DDR5 Depends on motherboard**, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core Ultra 5 115U	Xeon E5-1650 v4
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Meteor Lake (2023) / 7 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Broadwell-EP (2016) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-1650 v4 (2016) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core Ultra 5 115U	Xeon E5-1650 v4
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Core Ultra 5 115U Benchmark Check

Xeon E5-1650 v4 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core Ultra 5 115U and Xeon E5-1650 v4

Core Ultra 5 115U

The Core Ultra 5 115U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 December 2023 (1 year ago). It is based on the Meteor Lake (2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 10 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 10 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2049. Thermal design power (TDP): + 10 MB. Memory support: DDR5 Depends on motherboard. Passmark benchmark score: 11,518 points. Launch price was $149.

Xeon E5-1650 v4

The Xeon E5-1650 v4 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 June 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell-EP (2016) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 15 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 140 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 11,360 points. Launch price was $617.

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Processing Power

The Core Ultra 5 115U packs 8 cores / 10 threads, while the Xeon E5-1650 v4 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core Ultra 5 115U has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the Core Ultra 5 115U versus 4 GHz on the Xeon E5-1650 v4 — a 4.9% clock advantage for the Core Ultra 5 115U (base: 1.5 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Core Ultra 5 115U uses the Meteor Lake (2023) architecture (7 nm), while the Xeon E5-1650 v4 uses Broadwell-EP (2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core Ultra 5 115U scores 11,518 against the Xeon E5-1650 v4's 11,360 — a 1.4% lead for the Core Ultra 5 115U. L3 cache: 10 MB (total) on the Core Ultra 5 115U vs 15 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-1650 v4.

Feature	Core Ultra 5 115U	Xeon E5-1650 v4
Cores / Threads	8 / 10+33%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4.2 GHz+5%	4 GHz
Base Clock	1.5 GHz	3.6 GHz+140%
L3 Cache	10 MB (total)	15 MB (total)+50%
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)+700%	256K (per core)
Process	7 nm-50%	14 nm
Architecture	Meteor Lake (2023)	Broadwell-EP (2016)
PassMark	11,518+1%	11,360

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Memory & Platform

The Core Ultra 5 115U uses the FCBGA2049 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon E5-1650 v4 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.