Xeon E-2488 vs Core i5-10400F
Xeon E-2488
Core i5-10400F
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon E-2488
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-10400F
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E-2488 | Core i5-10400F |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($102) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Comet Lake (2020−2025) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E-2488 | Core i5-10400F |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($102) |
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-2488 and Core i5-10400F
Xeon E-2488
The Xeon E-2488 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 December 2023 (1 year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 5.6 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 31,888 points. Launch price was $606.
Core i5-10400F
The Core i5-10400F is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 April 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Comet Lake (2020−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 13,029 points. Launch price was $155.
Processing Power
The Xeon E-2488 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Core i5-10400F offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon E-2488 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.6 GHz on the Xeon E-2488 versus 4.3 GHz on the Core i5-10400F — a 26.3% clock advantage for the Xeon E-2488 (base: 3.2 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The Xeon E-2488 uses the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Core i5-10400F uses Comet Lake (2020−2025) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E-2488 scores 31,888 against the Core i5-10400F's 13,029 — a 84% lead for the Xeon E-2488. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 15,000 vs 8,191 (58.7% advantage for the Xeon E-2488). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,100 vs 1,454, a 36.4% lead for the Xeon E-2488 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 12,000 vs 5,783 (69.9% advantage for the Xeon E-2488). L3 cache: 24 MB (total) on the Xeon E-2488 vs 12 MB (total) on the Core i5-10400F.
| Feature | Xeon E-2488 | Core i5-10400F |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16+33% | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 5.6 GHz+30% | 4.3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz+10% | 2.9 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 24 MB (total)+100% | 12 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core)+700% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm-50% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) | Comet Lake (2020−2025) |
| PassMark | 31,888+145% | 13,029 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 15,000+83% | 8,191 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,100+44% | 1,454 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 12,000+108% | 5,783 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E-2488 uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Core i5-10400F uses LGA1200 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-4800 on the Xeon E-2488 versus DDR4-2666 on the Core i5-10400F — the Xeon E-2488 supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 128 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 20 (Xeon E-2488) vs 16 (Core i5-10400F) — the Xeon E-2488 offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: W680 (Xeon E-2488) and H410,B460,H470,Z490,H510,B560,H570,Z590 (Core i5-10400F).
| Feature | Xeon E-2488 | Core i5-10400F |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1200 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+67% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-4800+25% | DDR4-2666 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20+25% | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon E-2488) vs VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-10400F). Primary use case: Xeon E-2488 targets Entry-level Server / Workstation, Core i5-10400F targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Xeon E-2488 rivals Xeon E-2388G; Core i5-10400F rivals Ryzen 5 3600.
| Feature | Xeon E-2488 | Core i5-10400F |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | Entry-level Server / Workstation | Gaming |
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