Xeon E5-2630L v4
VS
Xeon E-2226GE

Xeon E5-2630L v4 vs Xeon E-2226GE

Intel

Xeon E5-2630L v4

10 Cores20 Thrd55 WWMax: 2.9 GHz2016
VS
Intel

Xeon E-2226GE

6 Cores6 Thrd80 WWMax: 4.6 GHz2019

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 E5-2630L v4 is positioned at rank 264 and the Xeon E-2226GE is on rank 438, so the Xeon E5-2630L v4 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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 E5-2630L v4

#1
Xeon Platinum 8454H
MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A
4171%
#6
Xeon Gold 6240R
MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A
787%
#10
Xeon 6337P
MSRP: $60|Avg: $5
700%
#15
EPYC 9174F
MSRP: $194|Avg: $30
540%
#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%
#264
Xeon E5-2630L v4
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E-2226GE

#1
Xeon Platinum 8454H
MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A
6219%
#5
Xeon W-11865MRE
MSRP: $600|Avg: $600
98%
#6
Xeon Gold 6240R
MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A
1174%
#10
Xeon 6337P
MSRP: $60|Avg: $5
1043%
#15
EPYC 9174F
MSRP: $194|Avg: $30
806%
#284
Xeon D-1581
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
99%
#285
Xeon w5-3535X
MSRP: $1699|Avg: N/A
98%
#286
Xeon w5-2465X
MSRP: $1389|Avg: $1499
97%
#287
EPYC 9355P
MSRP: $2998|Avg: $3026
97%
#288
Xeon w7-2595X
MSRP: $2039|Avg: $1600
97%
#289
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX
MSRP: $2899|Avg: $2699.99
97%
#438
Xeon E-2226GE
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#451
Xeon D-1718T
MSRP: $302|Avg: $302
96%
#452
Xeon D-1622
MSRP: $195|Avg: $170
95%
#453
Xeon E3-1290 v2
MSRP: $885|Avg: $125
95%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Xeon E-2226GE (2019) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.
InsightXeon E5-2630L v4Xeon E-2226GE
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm)
✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-2630L v4 (2016) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.
InsightXeon E5-2630L v4Xeon E-2226GE
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5-2630L v4 and Xeon E-2226GE

Intel

Xeon E5-2630L v4

The Xeon E5-2630L v4 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 June 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 10 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 25 MB. L2 cache: 2.5 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 9,966 points. Launch price was $612.

Intel

Xeon E-2226GE

The Xeon E-2226GE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 June 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) architecture. It features 6 cores and 6 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 10,026 points. Launch price was $286.

Processing Power

The Xeon E5-2630L v4 packs 10 cores / 20 threads, while the Xeon E-2226GE offers 6 cores / 6 threads — the Xeon E5-2630L v4 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.9 GHz on the Xeon E5-2630L v4 versus 4.6 GHz on the Xeon E-2226GE — a 45.3% clock advantage for the Xeon E-2226GE (base: 1.8 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Xeon E5-2630L v4 uses the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E-2226GE uses Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2630L v4 scores 9,966 against the Xeon E-2226GE's 10,026 — a 0.6% lead for the Xeon E-2226GE. L3 cache: 25 MB on the Xeon E5-2630L v4 vs 12 MB (total) on the Xeon E-2226GE.

FeatureXeon E5-2630L v4Xeon E-2226GE
Cores / Threads
10 / 20+67%
6 / 6
Boost Clock
2.9 GHz
4.6 GHz+59%
Base Clock
1.8 GHz
3.4 GHz+89%
L3 Cache
25 MB+108%
12 MB (total)
L2 Cache
2.5 MB+900%
256 kB (per core)
Process
14 nm
14 nm
Architecture
Broadwell (2015−2019)
Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019)
PassMark
9,966
10,026
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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5-2630L v4 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon E-2226GE uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureXeon E5-2630L v4Xeon E-2226GE
Socket
LGA2011
LGA1151
PCIe Generation
PCIe 4.0+33%
PCIe 3.0