Xeon E5-2650 v4 vs Xeon Silver 4210
Xeon E5-2650 v4
Xeon Silver 4210
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2650 v4
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Silver 4210
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5-2650 v4 | Xeon Silver 4210 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($45) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell-EP (2016) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5-2650 v4 | Xeon Silver 4210 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Silver 4210
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 Silver 4210
The Xeon Silver 4210 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture. It features 10 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 13.75 MB. L2 cache: 10 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 85 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 13,463 points. Launch price was $501.
Processing Power
The Xeon E5-2650 v4 packs 12 cores / 24 threads, while the Xeon Silver 4210 offers 10 cores / 20 threads — the Xeon E5-2650 v4 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.9 GHz on the Xeon E5-2650 v4 versus 3.2 GHz on the Xeon Silver 4210 — a 9.8% clock advantage for the Xeon Silver 4210 (base: 2.2 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Xeon E5-2650 v4 uses the Broadwell-EP (2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon Silver 4210 uses Cascade Lake (2019−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2650 v4 scores 13,290 against the Xeon Silver 4210's 13,463 — a 1.3% lead for the Xeon Silver 4210. L3 cache: 30 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2650 v4 vs 13.75 MB on the Xeon Silver 4210.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2650 v4 | Xeon Silver 4210 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 12 / 24+20% | 10 / 20 |
| Boost Clock | 2.9 GHz | 3.2 GHz+10% |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB (total)+118% | 13.75 MB |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 10 MB+3900% |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Broadwell-EP (2016) | Cascade Lake (2019−2020) |
| PassMark | 13,290 | 13,463+1% |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5-2650 v4 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon Silver 4210 uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2400 on the Xeon E5-2650 v4 versus 2400 on the Xeon Silver 4210 — the Xeon Silver 4210 supports 199.3% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon E5-2650 v4 supports up to 1536 GB of RAM compared to 1024 — 40% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 4 (Xeon E5-2650 v4) vs 6 (Xeon Silver 4210). PCIe lanes: 40 (Xeon E5-2650 v4) vs 48 (Xeon Silver 4210) — the Xeon Silver 4210 offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Intel X99,Intel C612 (Xeon E5-2650 v4) and C621 (Xeon Silver 4210).
| Feature | Xeon E5-2650 v4 | Xeon Silver 4210 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2011 | LGA3647 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+67% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2400 | 2400+59900% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 1536 GB+157286300% | 1024 |
| RAM Channels | 4 | 6+50% |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 40 | 48+20% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Both support VT-x, VT-d virtualization. Primary use case: Xeon E5-2650 v4 targets Server.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2650 v4 | Xeon Silver 4210 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | — | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | Server | — |
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