Xeon E5-2440 vs Xeon E5-2650L
Xeon E5-2440
Xeon E5-2650L
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 E5-2440 is positioned at rank 907 and the Xeon E5-2650L is on rank 916, so the Xeon E5-2440 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2440
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2650L
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5-2440 | Xeon E5-2650L |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($249) | ✅ More affordable ($129) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge-EN (2012) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5-2440 | Xeon E5-2650L |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+92%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($249) | ✅ More affordable ($129) |
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 E5-2440 and Xeon E5-2650L
Xeon E5-2440
The Xeon E5-2440 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 May 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge-EN (2012) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 15360 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 6,091 points. Launch price was $295.
Xeon E5-2650L
The Xeon E5-2650L is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 6 March 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.3 GHz. L3 cache: 20480 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 70 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 6,055 points. Launch price was $142.
Processing Power
The Xeon E5-2440 packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon E5-2650L offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon E5-2650L has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.9 GHz on the Xeon E5-2440 versus 2.3 GHz on the Xeon E5-2650L — a 23.1% clock advantage for the Xeon E5-2440 (base: 2.4 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). The Xeon E5-2440 uses the Sandy Bridge-EN (2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Xeon E5-2650L uses Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2440 scores 6,091 against the Xeon E5-2650L's 6,055 — a 0.6% lead for the Xeon E5-2440. L3 cache: 15360 kB (total) on the Xeon E5-2440 vs 20480 kB (total) on the Xeon E5-2650L.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2440 | Xeon E5-2650L |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 8 / 16+33% |
| Boost Clock | 2.9 GHz+26% | 2.3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz+33% | 1.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 15360 kB (total) | 20480 kB (total)+33% |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Sandy Bridge-EN (2012) | Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) |
| PassMark | 6,091 | 6,055 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5-2440 uses the LGA1356 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Xeon E5-2650L uses LGA2011 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2440 | Xeon E5-2650L |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1356 | LGA2011 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 5.0+150% |
Value Analysis
The Xeon E5-2440 launched at $728 MSRP, while the Xeon E5-2650L debuted at $748. At current prices ($249 vs $129), the Xeon E5-2650L is $120 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E5-2440 delivers 24.5 pts/$ vs 46.9 pts/$ for the Xeon E5-2650L — making the Xeon E5-2650L the 63% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2440 | Xeon E5-2650L |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $728-3% | $748 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $249 | $129-48% |
| Performance per Dollar | 24.5 | 46.9+91% |
| Release Date | 2012 | 2012 |
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