Xeon E5-1650 v4
VS
Xeon D-1577

Xeon E5-1650 v4 vs Xeon D-1577

Intel

Xeon E5-1650 v4

6 Cores12 Thrd140 WWMax: 4 GHz2016
VS
Intel

Xeon D-1577

16 Cores32 Thrd45 WWMax: 2.1 GHz2016

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 v4 is positioned at rank 315 and the Xeon D-1577 is on rank 298, so the Xeon D-1577 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 Xeon E5-1650 v4

#1
Xeon Platinum 8454H
MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A
4574%
#6
Xeon Gold 6240R
MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A
864%
#10
Xeon 6337P
MSRP: $60|Avg: $5
767%
#15
EPYC 9174F
MSRP: $194|Avg: $30
593%
#237
Xeon w3-2535
MSRP: $739|Avg: $800
99%
#239
EPYC 7313P
MSRP: $913|Avg: $824
99%
#240
Ryzen 7 PRO 1700
MSRP: $329|Avg: $60
98%
#241
Xeon w5-2555X
MSRP: $1069|Avg: $1145
98%
#242
Xeon E-2246G
MSRP: $311|Avg: $268
98%
#244
Xeon w3-2423
MSRP: $359|Avg: $300
97%
#315
Xeon E5-1650 v4
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon D-1577

#1
Xeon Platinum 8454H
MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A
4462%
#6
Xeon Gold 6240R
MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A
842%
#10
Xeon 6337P
MSRP: $60|Avg: $5
748%
#15
EPYC 9174F
MSRP: $194|Avg: $30
578%
#230
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX
MSRP: $1337|Avg: $368
100%
#232
EPYC 7282
MSRP: $650|Avg: $199
100%
#233
Xeon w5-2545
MSRP: $889|Avg: $1100
98%
#234
Xeon W-1250P
MSRP: $311|Avg: $311
98%
#298
Xeon D-1577
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#304
Xeon E5-2620 v4
MSRP: $417|Avg: $410
99%
#306
Xeon Silver 4108
MSRP: $417|Avg: $46
99%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Xeon E5-1650 v4 leads in gaming performance. However, the Xeon D-1577 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 2.5% greater multi-core processing power.
InsightXeon E5-1650 v4Xeon D-1577
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Broadwell-EP (2016) / 14 nm)
🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightXeon E5-1650 v4Xeon D-1577
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5-1650 v4 and Xeon D-1577

Intel

Xeon E5-1650 v4

The Xeon E5-1650 v4 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 June 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell-EP (2016) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 15 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 140 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 11,360 points. Launch price was $617.

Intel

Xeon D-1577

The Xeon D-1577 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 February 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 1.3 GHz, with boost up to 2.1 GHz. L3 cache: 1.5 MB (per core). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1667. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 11,645 points. Launch price was $1,176.

Processing Power

The Xeon E5-1650 v4 packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon D-1577 offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the Xeon D-1577 has 10 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Xeon E5-1650 v4 versus 2.1 GHz on the Xeon D-1577 — a 62.3% clock advantage for the Xeon E5-1650 v4 (base: 3.6 GHz vs 1.3 GHz). The Xeon E5-1650 v4 uses the Broadwell-EP (2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon D-1577 uses Broadwell (2015−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-1650 v4 scores 11,360 against the Xeon D-1577's 11,645 — a 2.5% lead for the Xeon D-1577. L3 cache: 15 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-1650 v4 vs 1.5 MB (per core) on the Xeon D-1577.

FeatureXeon E5-1650 v4Xeon D-1577
Cores / Threads
6 / 12
16 / 32+167%
Boost Clock
4 GHz+90%
2.1 GHz
Base Clock
3.6 GHz+177%
1.3 GHz
L3 Cache
15 MB (total)+900%
1.5 MB (per core)
L2 Cache
256K (per core)
256K (per core)
Process
14 nm
14 nm
Architecture
Broadwell-EP (2016)
Broadwell (2015−2019)
PassMark
11,360
11,645+3%
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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5-1650 v4 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon D-1577 uses FCBGA1667 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureXeon E5-1650 v4Xeon D-1577
Socket
LGA2011
FCBGA1667
PCIe Generation
PCIe 5.0+67%
PCIe 3.0