Processor N50 vs Xeon L5240

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 Processor N50 is positioned at rank 1066 and the Xeon L5240 is on rank 951, so the Xeon L5240 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 Processor N50

#1054

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2805%

#1055

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2764%

#1056

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2537%

#1057

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2526%

#1058

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2503%

#1060

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2417%

#1061

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2317%

#1062

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2314%

#1063

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2251%

#1066

Processor N50

MSRP: $128|Avg: $120

100%

#1067

Athlon II N350

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

100%

#1068

Celeron N3350

MSRP: $107|Avg: N/A

99%

#1070

Core i7-2675QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

99%

#1071

A9-9410

MSRP: $150|Avg: $25

99%

#1073

A8 Pro-7150B

MSRP: $150|Avg: $20

98%

#1074

A9-9420

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

98%

#1075

Celeron B730

MSRP: $70|Avg: $10

98%

#1078

A9-9425

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

97%

#1080

Core i5-4402E

MSRP: $266|Avg: $100

96%

#1081

A6-7000

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon L5240

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

31065%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

5865%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

5211%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

4026%

#529

Xeon Max 9480

MSRP: $12980|Avg: $12980

96%

#530

Xeon E5-2689 v4

MSRP: $2723|Avg: $100

94%

#531

EPYC 7543

MSRP: $10257|Avg: $468

92%

#532

Xeon Platinum 8368Q

MSRP: $7719|Avg: $7719

90%

#951

Xeon L5240

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#953

Xeon E5-1620

MSRP: $885|Avg: $70

99%

#955

Xeon E5462

MSRP: $342|Avg: $45

97%

#958

Xeon E5-4650 v2

MSRP: $1723|Avg: $48

95%

#959

Xeon E5-1620 v4

MSRP: $1166|Avg: $160

94%

#963

Xeon E5-2660

MSRP: $1329|Avg: $65

91%

#964

Xeon E5-2667 v3

MSRP: $2057|Avg: $150

91%

#966

Xeon E3110

MSRP: $214|Avg: $158

90%

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 Processor N50 (2023) utilizes 10 nm technology and **DDR4, DDR5 4800 MHz Single-channel**, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Processor N50	Xeon L5240
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($120)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Alder Lake-N (2023) / 10 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon L5240 (2008) relies on 45 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Processor N50	Xeon L5240
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($120)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Processor N50 and Xeon L5240

Processor N50

The Processor N50 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Alder Lake-N (2023) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (total). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1264. Thermal design power (TDP): + 6 MB. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5 4800 MHz Single-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 1,339 points. Launch price was $69.

Xeon L5240

The Xeon L5240 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. Base frequency: 3 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB L2 Cache. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA771. Thermal design power (TDP): 40 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,337 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

The Processor N50 is built on the Alder Lake-N (2023) architecture. In PassMark, the Processor N50 scores 1,339 against the Xeon L5240's 1,337 — a 0.1% lead for the Processor N50. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Processor N50 vs 6 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon L5240.

Feature	Processor N50	Xeon L5240
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	—
Boost Clock	3.4 GHz	—
Base Clock	1 GHz	3 GHz+200%
L3 Cache	6 MB (total)	6 MB L2 Cache
L2 Cache	2 MB (total)	—
Process	10 nm-78%	45 nm
Architecture	Alder Lake-N (2023)	—
PassMark	1,339	1,337

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Memory & Platform

The Processor N50 uses the FCBGA1264 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon L5240 uses LGA771 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.