Xeon E5-2450L vs Core i5-10400F
Xeon E5-2450L
Core i5-10400F
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. The Xeon E5-2450L is positioned at rank #980 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2450L
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-10400F
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5-2450L | Core i5-10400F |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($78) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($102) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge-EN (2012) / 32 nm) | ✨ Modern (Comet Lake (2020−2025) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5-2450L | Core i5-10400F |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+65%) |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($78) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($102) |
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 E5-2450L and Core i5-10400F
Xeon E5-2450L
The Xeon E5-2450L 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 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: LGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 70 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 6,047 points. Launch price was $72.
Core i5-10400F
The Core i5-10400F is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 April 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Comet Lake (2020−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 13,029 points. Launch price was $155.
Processing Power
The Xeon E5-2450L packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Core i5-10400F offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon E5-2450L has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.3 GHz on the Xeon E5-2450L versus 4.3 GHz on the Core i5-10400F — a 60.6% clock advantage for the Core i5-10400F (base: 1.8 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The Xeon E5-2450L uses the Sandy Bridge-EN (2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Core i5-10400F uses Comet Lake (2020−2025) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2450L scores 6,047 against the Core i5-10400F's 13,029 — a 73.2% lead for the Core i5-10400F. L3 cache: 20480 kB (total) on the Xeon E5-2450L vs 12 MB (total) on the Core i5-10400F.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2450L | Core i5-10400F |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16+33% | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 2.3 GHz | 4.3 GHz+87% |
| Base Clock | 1.8 GHz | 2.9 GHz+61% |
| L3 Cache | 20480 kB (total)+67% | 12 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 14 nm-56% |
| Architecture | Sandy Bridge-EN (2012) | Comet Lake (2020−2025) |
| PassMark | 6,047 | 13,029+115% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 8,191 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,454 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 5,783 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5-2450L uses the LGA1356 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i5-10400F uses LGA1200 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2450L | Core i5-10400F |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1356 | LGA1200 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2666 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E5-2450L) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-10400F). Primary use case: Core i5-10400F targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Core i5-10400F rivals Ryzen 5 3600.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2450L | Core i5-10400F |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | — | Gaming |
Value Analysis
The Xeon E5-2450L launched at $1106 MSRP, while the Core i5-10400F debuted at $160. At current prices ($78 vs $102), the Xeon E5-2450L is $24 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E5-2450L delivers 77.5 pts/$ vs 127.7 pts/$ for the Core i5-10400F — making the Core i5-10400F the 48.9% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2450L | Core i5-10400F |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1106 | $160-86% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $78-24% | $102 |
| Performance per Dollar | 77.5 | 127.7+65% |
| Release Date | 2012 | 2020 |
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