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Xeon E5-2640 v3
Xeon E5-4650 v2
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 E5-2640 v3 is positioned at rank 819 and the Xeon E5-4650 v2 is on rank 958, so the Xeon E5-2640 v3 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2640 v3
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-4650 v2
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5-2640 v3 | Xeon E5-4650 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($189) | ✅ More affordable ($48) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell-EP (2014−2015) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5-2640 v3 | Xeon E5-4650 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+290%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($189) | ✅ More affordable ($48) |
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 E5-2640 v3 and Xeon E5-4650 v2
Xeon E5-2640 v3
The Xeon E5-2640 v3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 20 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 90 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 11,055 points. Launch price was $800.
Xeon E5-4650 v2
The Xeon E5-4650 v2 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 10 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 25 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-800, DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600, DDR3-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 10,946 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Xeon E5-2640 v3 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon E5-4650 v2 offers 10 cores / 20 threads — the Xeon E5-4650 v2 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Xeon E5-2640 v3 versus 2.9 GHz on the Xeon E5-4650 v2 — a 15.9% clock advantage for the Xeon E5-2640 v3 (base: 2.6 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Xeon E5-2640 v3 is built on the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2640 v3 scores 11,055 against the Xeon E5-4650 v2's 10,946 — a 1% lead for the Xeon E5-2640 v3. L3 cache: 20 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2640 v3 vs 25 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Xeon E5-4650 v2.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2640 v3 | Xeon E5-4650 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 10 / 20+25% |
| Boost Clock | 3.4 GHz+17% | 2.9 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.6 GHz+8% | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 20 MB (total) | 25 MB Intel® Smart Cache+25% |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | — |
| Process | 22 nm | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Haswell-EP (2014−2015) | — |
| PassMark | 11,055 | 10,946 |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the LGA2011 socket with PCIe 5.0.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2640 v3 | Xeon E5-4650 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2011 | LGA2011 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-1866 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 768 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 4 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 40 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Xeon E5-2640 v3) / not specified (Xeon E5-4650 v2). Primary use case: Xeon E5-2640 v3 targets Server.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2640 v3 | Xeon E5-4650 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | Yes | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | — |
| Target Use | Server | — |
Value Analysis
The Xeon E5-2640 v3 launched at $939 MSRP, while the Xeon E5-4650 v2 debuted at $1723. At current prices ($189 vs $48), the Xeon E5-4650 v2 is $141 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E5-2640 v3 delivers 58.5 pts/$ vs 228.0 pts/$ for the Xeon E5-4650 v2 — making the Xeon E5-4650 v2 the 118.3% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2640 v3 | Xeon E5-4650 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $939-46% | $1723 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $189 | $48-75% |
| Performance per Dollar | 58.5 | 228.0+290% |
| Release Date | 2014 | 2014 |
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