Xeon E5-1650 v3 vs Core i5-1345UE
Xeon E5-1650 v3
Core i5-1345UE
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 E5-1650 v3 is positioned at rank 652 and the Core i5-1345UE is on rank 650, so the Core i5-1345UE offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-1650 v3
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-1345UE
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5-1650 v3 | Core i5-1345UE |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($583) | ✅ More affordable ($312) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell-EP (2014−2015) / 22 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-U (2023) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5-1650 v3 | Core i5-1345UE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+86%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($583) | ✅ More affordable ($312) |
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 E5-1650 v3 and Core i5-1345UE
Xeon E5-1650 v3
The Xeon E5-1650 v3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 15 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 140 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1333, DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 10,387 points. Launch price was $800.
Core i5-1345UE
The Core i5-1345UE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-U (2023) architecture. It features 10 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 1.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 10,343 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Xeon E5-1650 v3 packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Core i5-1345UE offers 10 cores / 12 threads — the Core i5-1345UE has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Xeon E5-1650 v3 versus 4.6 GHz on the Core i5-1345UE — a 19% clock advantage for the Core i5-1345UE (base: 3.5 GHz vs 1.4 GHz). The Xeon E5-1650 v3 uses the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Core i5-1345UE uses Raptor Lake-U (2023) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-1650 v3 scores 10,387 against the Core i5-1345UE's 10,343 — a 0.4% lead for the Xeon E5-1650 v3. L3 cache: 15 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-1650 v3 vs 12 MB (total) on the Core i5-1345UE.
| Feature | Xeon E5-1650 v3 | Core i5-1345UE |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 10 / 12+67% |
| Boost Clock | 3.8 GHz | 4.6 GHz+21% |
| Base Clock | 3.5 GHz+150% | 1.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 15 MB (total)+25% | 12 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core)+400% |
| Process | 22 nm | 10 nm-55% |
| Architecture | Haswell-EP (2014−2015) | Raptor Lake-U (2023) |
| PassMark | 10,387 | 10,343 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5-1650 v3 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Core i5-1345UE uses FCBGA1744 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E5-1650 v3 | Core i5-1345UE |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2011 | FCBGA1744 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2133 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 768 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 4 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 40 | — |
Value Analysis
The Xeon E5-1650 v3 launched at $583 MSRP, while the Core i5-1345UE debuted at $312.
| Feature | Xeon E5-1650 v3 | Core i5-1345UE |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $583 | $312-46% |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $312 |
| Release Date | 2014 | 2023 |
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