Xeon E5-2628L V3 vs Core i5-9500F

Xeon E5-2628L V3

10 Cores20 Thrd75 WWMax: 2.5 GHz2014

Core i5-9500F

6 Cores6 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.4 GHz2019

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon E5-2628L V3

10 / 20

9,949

0.0%

9,985

+0.4%

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 E5-2628L V3 is positioned at rank #265 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 E5-2628L V3

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

4177%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

789%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

701%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

541%

#219

Xeon D-1733NT

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

99%

#220

Xeon 6520P

MSRP: $1295|Avg: $1295

99%

#221

Xeon Gold 6314U

MSRP: $2977|Avg: N/A

98%

#222

Xeon E-2478

MSRP: $568|Avg: $269

98%

#223

Xeon W-1390

MSRP: $494|Avg: $400

97%

#265

Xeon E5-2628L V3

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-9500F

#283

Ryzen 7 PRO 3700

MSRP: $329|Avg: $330

106%

#283

Ryzen Threadripper 1920

MSRP: $799|Avg: $200

43%

#284

Core i7-14701E

MSRP: $392|Avg: $380

106%

#284

Ryzen Threadripper 1950X

MSRP: $999|Avg: $300

42%

#285

Core i5-10400

MSRP: $182|Avg: $175

106%

#286

Core i3-12100

MSRP: $122|Avg: $180

106%

#287

Core Ultra 9 285T

MSRP: $549|Avg: $549

104%

#288

Core i5-12500TE

MSRP: $225|Avg: $225

103%

#288

Ryzen Threadripper 1950

MSRP: $999|Avg: $300

34%

#289

Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE

MSRP: $108|Avg: $70

102%

#290

Core i9-10900KF

MSRP: $509|Avg: $336

102%

#291

Core i9-14900T

MSRP: $549|Avg: $577

102%

#291

Core i9-7900X

MSRP: $999|Avg: $188

32%

#292

Core i5-13500T

MSRP: $342|Avg: $342

102%

#293

Core i3-10300

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $140.49

102%

#294

Core i9-7920X

MSRP: $1199|Avg: $236

30%

#294

Core i9-10900F

MSRP: $464|Avg: $300

102%

#295

Core i9-7940X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $275

28%

#295

Ryzen 7 5800X3D

MSRP: $449|Avg: $429

102%

#296

Core i7-9700F

MSRP: $323|Avg: $200

102%

#297

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $1419

101%

#298

Core i5-9500F

MSRP: $187|Avg: $154

100%

#298

Core i9-7960X

MSRP: $1699|Avg: $185

25%

#299

Core i9-11900KB

MSRP: $539|Avg: $350

100%

#299

Core i9-7980XE

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $300

23%

#300

Core i7-10700F

MSRP: $310|Avg: $250

100%

#301

Core i7-10700T

MSRP: $355|Avg: $200

99%

#302

Celeron G5920

MSRP: $52|Avg: $40

99%

#302

Core i7-6900K

MSRP: $1089|Avg: $1089

21%

#303

Core i7-5960X

MSRP: $999|Avg: $83

21%

#303

Core i3-10105T

MSRP: $122|Avg: $122

99%

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 i5-9500F (2019) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4-2666, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon E5-2628L V3	Core i5-9500F
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($154)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Haswell-EP (2014−2015) / 22 nm)	✨ Modern (Coffee Lake (2017−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-2628L V3 (2014) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR4-1866, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon E5-2628L V3	Core i5-9500F
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($154)

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 E5-2628L V3 Benchmark Check

Core i5-9500F Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5-2628L V3 and Core i5-9500F

Xeon E5-2628L V3

The Xeon E5-2628L V3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture. It features 10 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2.5 GHz. L3 cache: 25 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011-3. Thermal design power (TDP): 75 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 9,949 points. Launch price was $800.

Core i5-9500F

The Core i5-9500F is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 23 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture. It features 6 cores and 6 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 9 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 9,985 points. Launch price was $192.

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Processing Power

The Xeon E5-2628L V3 packs 10 cores / 20 threads, while the Core i5-9500F offers 6 cores / 6 threads — the Xeon E5-2628L V3 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.5 GHz on the Xeon E5-2628L V3 versus 4.4 GHz on the Core i5-9500F — a 55.1% clock advantage for the Core i5-9500F (base: 2 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Xeon E5-2628L V3 uses the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Core i5-9500F uses Coffee Lake (2017−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2628L V3 scores 9,949 against the Core i5-9500F's 9,985 — a 0.4% lead for the Core i5-9500F. L3 cache: 25 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2628L V3 vs 9 MB (total) on the Core i5-9500F.

Feature	Xeon E5-2628L V3	Core i5-9500F
Cores / Threads	10 / 20+67%	6 / 6
Boost Clock	2.5 GHz	4.4 GHz+76%
Base Clock	2 GHz	3 GHz+50%
L3 Cache	25 MB (total)+178%	9 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	256K (per core)
Process	22 nm	14 nm-36%
Architecture	Haswell-EP (2014−2015)	Coffee Lake (2017−2019)
PassMark	9,949	9,985
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,479

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5-2628L V3 uses the LGA2011-3 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-9500F uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon E5-2628L V3	Core i5-9500F
Socket	LGA2011-3	LGA1151
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR4-2666
Max RAM Capacity	—	128 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E5-2628L V3) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-9500F). Primary use case: Core i5-9500F targets Gaming Desktop. Direct competitor: Core i5-9500F rivals Ryzen 5 3500X.