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Xeon E5-2650 v4
Xeon E-2146G
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2650 v4
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E-2146G
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5-2650 v4 | Xeon E-2146G |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($45) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell-EP (2016) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5-2650 v4 | Xeon E-2146G |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($45) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 E5-2650 v4 and Xeon E-2146G
Xeon E5-2650 v4
The Xeon E5-2650 v4 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 16 March 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell-EP (2016) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 13,290 points. Launch price was $1,166.
Xeon E-2146G
The Xeon E-2146G is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 12 July 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 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: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 13,240 points. Launch price was $317.
Processing Power
The Xeon E5-2650 v4 packs 12 cores / 24 threads, while the Xeon E-2146G offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon E5-2650 v4 has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.9 GHz on the Xeon E5-2650 v4 versus 4.5 GHz on the Xeon E-2146G — a 43.2% clock advantage for the Xeon E-2146G (base: 2.2 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Xeon E5-2650 v4 uses the Broadwell-EP (2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E-2146G uses Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2650 v4 scores 13,290 against the Xeon E-2146G's 13,240 — a 0.4% lead for the Xeon E5-2650 v4. L3 cache: 30 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2650 v4 vs 12 MB (total) on the Xeon E-2146G.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2650 v4 | Xeon E-2146G |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 12 / 24+100% | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 2.9 GHz | 4.5 GHz+55% |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz | 3.5 GHz+59% |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB (total)+150% | 12 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Broadwell-EP (2016) | Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) |
| PassMark | 13,290 | 13,240 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,557 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 6,385 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5-2650 v4 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon E-2146G uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-2400 memory speed. The Xeon E5-2650 v4 supports up to 1536 GB of RAM compared to 128 GB — 169.2% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 4 (Xeon E5-2650 v4) vs 2 (Xeon E-2146G). PCIe lanes: 40 (Xeon E5-2650 v4) vs 16 (Xeon E-2146G) — the Xeon E5-2650 v4 offers 24 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Intel X99,Intel C612 (Xeon E5-2650 v4) and C242,C246 (Xeon E-2146G).
| Feature | Xeon E5-2650 v4 | Xeon E-2146G |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2011 | LGA1151 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+67% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2400 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 1536 GB+1100% | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | 4+100% | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 40+150% | 16 |
Advanced Features
Only the Xeon E5-2650 v4 supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Xeon E5-2650 v4) vs Yes (Xeon E-2146G). The Xeon E-2146G includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics P630), while the Xeon E5-2650 v4 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Xeon E5-2650 v4 targets Server.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2650 v4 | Xeon E-2146G |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | UHD Graphics P630 |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | Yes | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | Yes |
| Target Use | Server | — |
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