Xeon E5-1650 v4 vs Xeon E-2186M

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 E-2186M is on rank 320, so the Xeon E5-1650 v4 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 E-2186M

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

4604%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

869%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

772%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

597%

#239

EPYC 7313P

MSRP: $913|Avg: $824

100%

#240

Ryzen 7 PRO 1700

MSRP: $329|Avg: $60

99%

#241

Xeon w5-2555X

MSRP: $1069|Avg: $1145

99%

#242

Xeon E-2246G

MSRP: $311|Avg: $268

99%

#244

Xeon w3-2423

MSRP: $359|Avg: $300

97%

#245

EPYC 8434P

MSRP: $1517|Avg: $3137

97%

#320

Xeon E-2186M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#335

Xeon Bronze 3206R

MSRP: $306|Avg: N/A

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Xeon E-2186M (2018) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon E5-1650 v4	Xeon E-2186M
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Broadwell-EP (2016) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-1650 v4 (2016) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon E5-1650 v4	Xeon E-2186M
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.

Xeon E5-1650 v4 Benchmark Check

Xeon E-2186M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5-1650 v4 and Xeon E-2186M

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.

Xeon E-2186M

The Xeon E-2186M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 April 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 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: 11,285 points. Launch price was $623.

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Processing Power

Both the Xeon E5-1650 v4 and Xeon E-2186M share an identical 6-core/12-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Xeon E5-1650 v4 versus 4.8 GHz on the Xeon E-2186M — a 18.2% clock advantage for the Xeon E-2186M (base: 3.6 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The Xeon E5-1650 v4 uses the Broadwell-EP (2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E-2186M uses Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-1650 v4 scores 11,360 against the Xeon E-2186M's 11,285 — a 0.7% lead for the Xeon E5-1650 v4. L3 cache: 15 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-1650 v4 vs 12 MB (total) on the Xeon E-2186M.

Feature	Xeon E5-1650 v4	Xeon E-2186M
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4 GHz	4.8 GHz+20%
Base Clock	3.6 GHz+24%	2.9 GHz
L3 Cache	15 MB (total)+25%	12 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	256 kB (per core)
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Broadwell-EP (2016)	Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019)
PassMark	11,360	11,285

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5-1650 v4 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon E-2186M uses BGA1440 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.