Xeon E5-2450L vs Processor 300T

Xeon E5-2450L

8 Cores16 Thrd70 WWMax: 2.3 GHz2012

Processor 300T

2 Cores4 Thrd35 WWMax: 3.4 GHz2024

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon E5-2450L

8 / 16

6,047

0.0%

6,084

+0.6%

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.

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 E5-2450L

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

37993%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

7173%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

6373%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

4924%

#980

Xeon E5-2450L

MSRP: $1106|Avg: $78

100%

#981

Xeon X3480

MSRP: $612|Avg: $48

99%

#982

Xeon E5-2687W

MSRP: $1885|Avg: $70

97%

#983

Xeon E5-4610

MSRP: $1219|Avg: $50

97%

#985

Xeon X7550

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $1400

96%

#986

Xeon E7540

MSRP: $1980|Avg: $146

96%

#987

Xeon E7530

MSRP: $1391|Avg: $146

95%

#988

Xeon E5-4627 v4

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $200

95%

#989

Xeon E5-4627 v3

MSRP: $2225|Avg: $200

93%

#990

Xeon X5660

MSRP: $1219|Avg: $10

90%

#991

Xeon E5-2667

MSRP: $1552|Avg: $31

88%

#992

Xeon E5-2690

MSRP: $2057|Avg: $150

87%

#993

Xeon E3-1565L v5

MSRP: $1552|Avg: $120

86%

#994

Xeon L5640

MSRP: $996|Avg: N/A

86%

#995

Xeon L5335

MSRP: $380|Avg: $18

84%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Processor 300T

#249

Ryzen Embedded V2718

MSRP: $250|Avg: $200

107%

#250

Core i7-8086K

MSRP: $425|Avg: $178

107%

#251

Core i3-10300T

MSRP: $157|Avg: $100

106%

#252

Core i9-10900TE

MSRP: $309|Avg: $180

106%

#253

Core i9-12900T

MSRP: $489|Avg: $378

106%

#254

Core i5-12600T

MSRP: $223|Avg: $223

105%

#255

Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE

MSRP: $200|Avg: $180

105%

#256

Ryzen 7 1700X

MSRP: $399|Avg: $60

53%

#256

Ryzen 5 3500X

MSRP: $155|Avg: $171

104%

#257

Core i9-14900

MSRP: $524|Avg: $589

104%

#258

Core i5-8600

MSRP: $213|Avg: $130

103%

#259

Core i3-9100TE

MSRP: $122|Avg: $60

103%

#260

Core i5-12500T

MSRP: $302|Avg: $214

103%

#261

Core i9-13900

MSRP: $549|Avg: $599

102%

#262

Core i7-11700

MSRP: $323|Avg: $274

101%

#262

Core i7-8700K

MSRP: $359|Avg: $160

51%

#263

Core i9-13900T

MSRP: $549|Avg: $570

101%

#264

Processor 300T

MSRP: $82|Avg: $82

100%

#265

Athlon 3000G

MSRP: $49|Avg: $60

100%

#266

Athlon 220GE

MSRP: $65|Avg: $60

100%

#267

Ryzen 9 3900X

MSRP: $499|Avg: $441

99%

#268

Core i5-10500

MSRP: $200|Avg: $178

99%

#269

Celeron G6900T

MSRP: $42|Avg: $50

99%

#270

Core i9-10850K

MSRP: $453|Avg: $300

99%

#271

Core i9-13900E

MSRP: $554|Avg: $554

98%

#272

Core i9-9820X

MSRP: $889|Avg: $280

98%

#273

Core i9-9900X

MSRP: $989|Avg: $300

97%

#274

Core i7-9700K

MSRP: $385|Avg: $200

97%

#274

Ryzen 7 1800X

MSRP: $499|Avg: $120

44%

#275

Core i3-10320

MSRP: $154|Avg: $140

96%

#276

Core i5-9600KF

MSRP: $262|Avg: $150

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Processor 300T (2024) utilizes Intel 7 nm technology and DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon E5-2450L	Processor 300T
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($78)	⚠️ Higher cost ($82)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge-EN (2012) / 32 nm)	✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-2450L (2012) relies on 32 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon E5-2450L	Processor 300T
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+4%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($78)	⚠️ Higher cost ($82)

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.

Xeon E5-2450L Benchmark Check

Processor 300T Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5-2450L and Processor 300T

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.

Processor 300T

The Processor 300T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 January 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 6,084 points. Launch price was $82.

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Processing Power

The Xeon E5-2450L packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Processor 300T offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Xeon E5-2450L has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.3 GHz on the Xeon E5-2450L versus 3.4 GHz on the Processor 300T — a 38.6% clock advantage for the Processor 300T (base: 1.8 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Xeon E5-2450L uses the Sandy Bridge-EN (2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Processor 300T uses Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2450L scores 6,047 against the Processor 300T's 6,084 — a 0.6% lead for the Processor 300T. L3 cache: 20480 kB (total) on the Xeon E5-2450L vs 6 MB (total) on the Processor 300T.

Feature	Xeon E5-2450L	Processor 300T
Cores / Threads	8 / 16+300%	2 / 4
Boost Clock	2.3 GHz	3.4 GHz+48%
Base Clock	1.8 GHz	3.4 GHz+89%
L3 Cache	20480 kB (total)+233%	6 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	1.25 MB (per core)+400%
Process	32 nm	Intel 7 nm-78%
Architecture	Sandy Bridge-EN (2012)	Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024)
PassMark	6,047	6,084

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5-2450L uses the LGA1356 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Processor 300T uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon E5-2450L	Processor 300T
Socket	LGA1356	LGA1700
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 5.0+150%

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Value Analysis

The Xeon E5-2450L launched at $1106 MSRP, while the Processor 300T debuted at $82. At current prices ($78 vs $82), the Xeon E5-2450L is $4 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E5-2450L delivers 77.5 pts/$ vs 74.2 pts/$ for the Processor 300T — making the Xeon E5-2450L the 4.4% better value option.