Xeon E5-2620 v3 vs Core i5-8500T

CPU

GPU

Xeon E5-2620 v3

6 Cores12 Thrd85 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2014

Core i5-8500T

6 Cores6 Thrd35 WWMax: 3.5 GHz2018

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon E5-2620 v3

6 / 12

7,734

+0.1%

7,730

0.0%

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 E5-2620 v3 is positioned at rank #643 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 E5-2620 v3

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

11203%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

2115%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

1879%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

1452%

#383

EPYC 7551P

MSRP: $2100|Avg: $329

98%

#384

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX

MSRP: $7349|Avg: $7999

98%

#385

EPYC 9375F

MSRP: $5306|Avg: $108

97%

#386

Xeon w9-3475X

MSRP: $3739|Avg: $3930

94%

#643

Xeon E5-2620 v3

MSRP: $417|Avg: $80

100%

#650

Xeon E3-1275L v3

MSRP: $350|Avg: $29

97%

#652

Xeon E5-1650 v3

MSRP: $583|Avg: N/A

96%

#654

Xeon E3-1225

MSRP: $224|Avg: $205

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-8500T

#324

Core i7-12700TE

MSRP: $378|Avg: $350

109%

#325

Core i9-12900E

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

109%

#326

Celeron G4900T

MSRP: $42|Avg: $40

108%

#327

Ryzen Threadripper 2920X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $452

107%

#328

Core i9-9900KS

MSRP: $513|Avg: $350

107%

#329

Core i5-11600T

MSRP: $262|Avg: $262

106%

#330

Core i9-9900K

MSRP: $488|Avg: $331

105%

#331

Ryzen Threadripper 2950X

MSRP: $899|Avg: $540

105%

#332

Celeron G4930T

MSRP: $42|Avg: $42

105%

#333

Core i9-9920X

MSRP: $1189|Avg: $464

104%

#334

Core i3-9100

MSRP: $122|Avg: $125

102%

#335

Core i9-10900X

MSRP: $590|Avg: $425

101%

#336

Core i7-8700T

MSRP: $303|Avg: $196

100%

#337

Ryzen 5 3600XT

MSRP: $249|Avg: $357

100%

#338

Core i9-10980XE

MSRP: $979|Avg: $620

100%

#339

Core i5-8500T

MSRP: $192|Avg: $149

100%

#340

Core i9-9900KF

MSRP: $488|Avg: $350

99%

#341

Ryzen Embedded V2748

MSRP: $309|Avg: $359

99%

#342

Core i3-9350K

MSRP: $184|Avg: $150

98%

#343

Athlon Gold PRO 3150G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

96%

#344

Core i9-9900

MSRP: $423|Avg: $330

95%

#345

Core i9-9980XE

MSRP: $1979|Avg: $593

95%

#346

Core i7-10700K

MSRP: $387|Avg: $380

94%

#347

Celeron G5905T

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

91%

#348

Athlon PRO 200GE

MSRP: $55|Avg: $81

91%

#349

Core i5-9600

MSRP: $224|Avg: $219

91%

#350

Core i3-8300

MSRP: $138|Avg: $136

90%

#351

Core i5-8500B

MSRP: $192|Avg: $192

89%

#352

Core i7-13700TE

MSRP: $390|Avg: $476

89%

#353

Core i9-11900T

MSRP: $439|Avg: $413

87%

#354

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $2200

87%

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 Core i5-8500T (2018) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon E5-2620 v3	Core i5-8500T
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($80)	⚠️ Higher cost ($149)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Haswell-EP (2014−2015) / 22 nm)	✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-S (2017−2018) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-2620 v3 (2014) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon E5-2620 v3	Core i5-8500T
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+86%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($80)	⚠️ Higher cost ($149)

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 E5-2620 v3 Benchmark Check

Core i5-8500T Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5-2620 v3 and Core i5-8500T

Xeon E5-2620 v3

The Xeon E5-2620 v3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 15 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 85 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 7,734 points. Launch price was $800.

Core i5-8500T

The Core i5-8500T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 April 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-S (2017−2018) architecture. It features 6 cores and 6 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 9 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,730 points. Launch price was $192.

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Processing Power

The Xeon E5-2620 v3 packs 6 cores / 12 threads, matching the Core i5-8500T's 6 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Xeon E5-2620 v3 versus 3.5 GHz on the Core i5-8500T — a 9% clock advantage for the Core i5-8500T (base: 2.4 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Xeon E5-2620 v3 uses the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Core i5-8500T uses Coffee Lake-S (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2620 v3 scores 7,734 against the Core i5-8500T's 7,730 — a 0.1% lead for the Xeon E5-2620 v3. L3 cache: 15 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2620 v3 vs 9 MB (total) on the Core i5-8500T.

Feature	Xeon E5-2620 v3	Core i5-8500T
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	6 / 6
Boost Clock	3.2 GHz	3.5 GHz+9%
Base Clock	2.4 GHz+14%	2.1 GHz
L3 Cache	15 MB (total)+67%	9 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	256K (per core)
Process	22 nm	14 nm-36%
Architecture	Haswell-EP (2014−2015)	Coffee Lake-S (2017−2018)
PassMark	7,734	7,730
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,192

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5-2620 v3 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-8500T uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-1866 memory speed. The Xeon E5-2620 v3 supports up to 768 GB of RAM compared to 64 GB — 169.2% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 4 (Xeon E5-2620 v3) vs 2 (Core i5-8500T). PCIe lanes: 40 (Xeon E5-2620 v3) vs 16 (Core i5-8500T) — the Xeon E5-2620 v3 offers 24 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Intel X99,Intel C612 (Xeon E5-2620 v3) and H310,B360,H370,Z370,Z390,B365 (Core i5-8500T).

Feature	Xeon E5-2620 v3	Core i5-8500T
Socket	LGA2011	LGA1151
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-1866	DDR4-2666
Max RAM Capacity	768 GB+1100%	64 GB
RAM Channels	4+100%	2
ECC Support	✅	❌
PCIe Lanes	40+150%	16

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Xeon E5-2620 v3 supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Xeon E5-2620 v3) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-8500T). The Core i5-8500T includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 630), while the Xeon E5-2620 v3 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Xeon E5-2620 v3 targets Server, Core i5-8500T targets Low Power Desktop. Direct competitor: Core i5-8500T rivals Ryzen 3 2200G.

Feature	Xeon E5-2620 v3	Core i5-8500T
Integrated GPU	No	Yes
IGPU Model	—	UHD Graphics 630
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	Yes	No
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	VT-x, VT-d, EPT
Target Use	Server	Low Power Desktop

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Value Analysis

The Xeon E5-2620 v3 launched at $417 MSRP, while the Core i5-8500T debuted at $192. At current prices ($80 vs $149), the Xeon E5-2620 v3 is $69 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E5-2620 v3 delivers 96.7 pts/$ vs 51.9 pts/$ for the Core i5-8500T — making the Xeon E5-2620 v3 the 60.3% better value option.