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Xeon E-2174G
Xeon E5-2650 v2
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 Xeon E-2174G is positioned at rank 280 and the Xeon E5-2650 v2 is on rank 272, so the Xeon E5-2650 v2 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon E-2174G
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2650 v2
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E-2174G | Xeon E5-2650 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E-2174G | Xeon E5-2650 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 Xeon E-2174G and Xeon E5-2650 v2
Xeon E-2174G
The Xeon E-2174G is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 12 July 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 71 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 9,604 points. Launch price was $334.
Xeon E5-2650 v2
The Xeon E5-2650 v2 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 20 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 9,795 points. Launch price was $650.
Processing Power
The Xeon E-2174G packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon E5-2650 v2 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon E5-2650 v2 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.7 GHz on the Xeon E-2174G versus 3.4 GHz on the Xeon E5-2650 v2 — a 32.1% clock advantage for the Xeon E-2174G (base: 3.8 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Xeon E-2174G uses the Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E5-2650 v2 uses Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E-2174G scores 9,604 against the Xeon E5-2650 v2's 9,795 — a 2% lead for the Xeon E5-2650 v2. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Xeon E-2174G vs 20 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2650 v2.
| Feature | Xeon E-2174G | Xeon E5-2650 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 8 / 16+100% |
| Boost Clock | 4.7 GHz+38% | 3.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.8 GHz+46% | 2.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total) | 20 MB (total)+150% |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm-36% | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) | Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) |
| PassMark | 9,604 | 9,795+2% |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E-2174G uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E5-2650 v2 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E-2174G | Xeon E5-2650 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1151 | LGA2011 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 5.0+67% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1866 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 768 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 4 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 40 |
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