CPU
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Xeon E5-2418L
Pentium G4560
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 E5-2418L is positioned at rank 653 and the Pentium G4560 is on rank 385, so the Pentium G4560 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2418L
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G4560
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5-2418L | Pentium G4560 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($85) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge-EN (2012) / 32 nm) | ✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5-2418L | Pentium G4560 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($85) |
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 E5-2418L and Pentium G4560
Xeon E5-2418L
The Xeon E5-2418L is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Sandy Bridge-EN (2012) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2.1 GHz. L3 cache: 10240 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 50 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,518 points. Launch price was $800.
Pentium G4560
The Pentium G4560 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 54 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2133/2400, DDR3L-1333/1600. Passmark benchmark score: 3,536 points. Launch price was $108.
Processing Power
The Xeon E5-2418L packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Pentium G4560 offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Xeon E5-2418L has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.1 GHz on the Xeon E5-2418L versus 3.5 GHz on the Pentium G4560 — a 50% clock advantage for the Pentium G4560 (base: 2 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Xeon E5-2418L uses the Sandy Bridge-EN (2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Pentium G4560 uses Kaby Lake (2016−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2418L scores 3,518 against the Pentium G4560's 3,536 — a 0.5% lead for the Pentium G4560. L3 cache: 10240 kB (total) on the Xeon E5-2418L vs 3 MB (total) on the Pentium G4560.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2418L | Pentium G4560 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8+100% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2.1 GHz | 3.5 GHz+67% |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 3.5 GHz+75% |
| L3 Cache | 10240 kB (total)+233% | 3 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 14 nm-56% |
| Architecture | Sandy Bridge-EN (2012) | Kaby Lake (2016−2019) |
| PassMark | 3,518 | 3,536 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5-2418L uses the LGA1356 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium G4560 uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2418L | Pentium G4560 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1356 | LGA1151 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E5-2418L) / VT-x, VT-d (Pentium G4560). The Pentium G4560 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 610), while the Xeon E5-2418L requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Pentium G4560 targets Desktop.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2418L | Pentium G4560 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | HD Graphics 610 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | — | Desktop |
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