Xeon E-2276M vs Xeon E5-2650 v3
Xeon E-2276M
Xeon E5-2650 v3
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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-2276M is positioned at rank 796 and the Xeon E5-2650 v3 is on rank 297, so the Xeon E5-2650 v3 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon E-2276M
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2650 v3
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E-2276M | Xeon E5-2650 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($124) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell-EP (2014−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E-2276M | Xeon E5-2650 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($124) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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-2276M and Xeon E5-2650 v3
Xeon E-2276M
The Xeon E-2276M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 29 May 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 11,654 points. Launch price was $450.
Xeon E5-2650 v3
The Xeon E5-2650 v3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture. It features 10 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 25 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 11,662 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Xeon E-2276M packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon E5-2650 v3 offers 10 cores / 20 threads — the Xeon E5-2650 v3 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.7 GHz on the Xeon E-2276M versus 3 GHz on the Xeon E5-2650 v3 — a 44.2% clock advantage for the Xeon E-2276M (base: 2.8 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Xeon E-2276M uses the Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E5-2650 v3 uses Haswell-EP (2014−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E-2276M scores 11,654 against the Xeon E5-2650 v3's 11,662 — a 0.1% lead for the Xeon E5-2650 v3. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Xeon E-2276M vs 25 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2650 v3.
| Feature | Xeon E-2276M | Xeon E5-2650 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 10 / 20+67% |
| Boost Clock | 4.7 GHz+57% | 3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.8 GHz+22% | 2.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB (total) | 25 MB (total)+108% |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm-36% | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) | Haswell-EP (2014−2015) |
| PassMark | 11,654 | 11,662 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E-2276M uses the BGA1440 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E5-2650 v3 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E-2276M | Xeon E5-2650 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA1440 | LGA2011 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 5.0+67% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2133 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 768 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 4 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 40 |
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