Xeon E5-1650 v4
VS
Xeon E5-4657L v2

Xeon E5-1650 v4 vs Xeon E5-4657L v2

Intel

Xeon E5-1650 v4

6 Cores12 Thrd140 WWMax: 4 GHz2016
VS
Intel

Xeon E5-4657L v2

12 Cores24 Thrd115 WWMax: 2.9 GHz2014

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 E5-4657L v2 is on rank 302, so the Xeon E5-4657L v2 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 E5-4657L v2

#1
Xeon Platinum 8454H
MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A
4474%
#6
Xeon Gold 6240R
MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A
845%
#10
Xeon 6337P
MSRP: $60|Avg: $5
751%
#15
EPYC 9174F
MSRP: $194|Avg: $30
580%
#233
Xeon w5-2545
MSRP: $889|Avg: $1100
99%
#234
Xeon W-1250P
MSRP: $311|Avg: $311
99%
#302
Xeon E5-4657L v2
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#304
Xeon E5-2620 v4
MSRP: $417|Avg: $410
100%
#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 E5-4657L v2 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 2.2% greater multi-core processing power.
InsightXeon E5-1650 v4Xeon E5-4657L v2
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 (Legacy / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightXeon E5-1650 v4Xeon E5-4657L v2
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 E5-4657L v2

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 E5-4657L v2

The Xeon E5-4657L v2 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 115 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-800, DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600, DDR3-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 11,613 points. Launch price was $800.

Processing Power

The Xeon E5-1650 v4 packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon E5-4657L v2 offers 12 cores / 24 threads — the Xeon E5-4657L v2 has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Xeon E5-1650 v4 versus 2.9 GHz on the Xeon E5-4657L v2 — a 31.9% clock advantage for the Xeon E5-1650 v4 (base: 3.6 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Xeon E5-1650 v4 is built on the Broadwell-EP (2016) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon E5-1650 v4 scores 11,360 against the Xeon E5-4657L v2's 11,613 — a 2.2% lead for the Xeon E5-4657L v2. L3 cache: 15 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-1650 v4 vs 30 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Xeon E5-4657L v2.

FeatureXeon E5-1650 v4Xeon E5-4657L v2
Cores / Threads
6 / 12
12 / 24+100%
Boost Clock
4 GHz+38%
2.9 GHz
Base Clock
3.6 GHz+50%
2.4 GHz
L3 Cache
15 MB (total)
30 MB Intel® Smart Cache+100%
L2 Cache
256K (per core)
Process
14 nm-36%
22 nm
Architecture
Broadwell-EP (2016)
PassMark
11,360
11,613+2%
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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the LGA2011 socket with PCIe 5.0.

FeatureXeon E5-1650 v4Xeon E5-4657L v2
Socket
LGA2011
LGA2011
PCIe Generation
PCIe 5.0
PCIe 5.0