Xeon E5-2450 vs Xeon E5-2630 v2
Xeon E5-2450
Xeon E5-2630 v2
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 E5-2450 is positioned at rank 839 and the Xeon E5-2630 v2 is on rank 949, so the Xeon E5-2450 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2450
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2630 v2
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5-2450 | Xeon E5-2630 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($795) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,224) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge-EN (2012) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5-2450 | Xeon E5-2630 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+55%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($795) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,224) |
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 E5-2450 and Xeon E5-2630 v2
Xeon E5-2450
The Xeon E5-2450 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 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 20480 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: 7,534 points. Launch price was $500.
Xeon E5-2630 v2
The Xeon E5-2630 v2 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 15 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 7,490 points. Launch price was $250.
Processing Power
The Xeon E5-2450 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon E5-2630 v2 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon E5-2450 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.9 GHz on the Xeon E5-2450 versus 3.1 GHz on the Xeon E5-2630 v2 — a 6.7% clock advantage for the Xeon E5-2630 v2 (base: 2.1 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Xeon E5-2450 uses the Sandy Bridge-EN (2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Xeon E5-2630 v2 uses Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2450 scores 7,534 against the Xeon E5-2630 v2's 7,490 — a 0.6% lead for the Xeon E5-2450. L3 cache: 20480 kB (total) on the Xeon E5-2450 vs 15 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2630 v2.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2450 | Xeon E5-2630 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16+33% | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 2.9 GHz | 3.1 GHz+7% |
| Base Clock | 2.1 GHz | 2.6 GHz+24% |
| L3 Cache | 20480 kB (total)+33% | 15 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 22 nm-31% |
| Architecture | Sandy Bridge-EN (2012) | Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) |
| PassMark | 7,534 | 7,490 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 549 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 3,654 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5-2450 uses the LGA1356 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Xeon E5-2630 v2 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2450 | Xeon E5-2630 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1356 | LGA2011 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 4.0+100% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 768 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 4 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 40 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E5-2450) / VT-x, VT-d (Xeon E5-2630 v2). Primary use case: Xeon E5-2630 v2 targets Server.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2450 | Xeon E5-2630 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | — | Server |
Value Analysis
The Xeon E5-2450 launched at $694 MSRP, while the Xeon E5-2630 v2 debuted at $1069. At current prices ($795 vs $1224), the Xeon E5-2450 is $429 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E5-2450 delivers 9.5 pts/$ vs 6.1 pts/$ for the Xeon E5-2630 v2 — making the Xeon E5-2450 the 43.1% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2450 | Xeon E5-2630 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $694-35% | $1069 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $795-35% | $1224 |
| Performance per Dollar | 9.5+56% | 6.1 |
| Release Date | 2012 | 2013 |
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