Xeon E5-2650L v2 vs Core i5-1034G1

Xeon E5-2650L v2

10 Cores20 Thrd70 WWMax: 2.1 GHz2013

Core i5-1034G1

4 Cores8 Thrd2 WWMax: 3.6 GHz2019

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon E5-2650L v2

10 / 20

7,612

+0.8%

7,550

0.0%

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 E5-2650L v2 is positioned at rank 1023 and the Core i5-1034G1 is on rank 784, so the Core i5-1034G1 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 E5-2650L v2

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

112337%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

21210%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

18844%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

14558%

#1022

Xeon E5-2640 v2

MSRP: $4115|Avg: $530

100%

#1023

Xeon E5-2650L v2

MSRP: $4115|Avg: $1078

100%

#1024

Opteron 142

MSRP: $292|Avg: $20

82%

#1025

Athlon MP 2800+

MSRP: $275|Avg: $10

75%

#1026

Xeon L3110

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $950

72%

#1027

Xeon 2.66

MSRP: $337|Avg: $10

71%

#1028

Xeon X5272

MSRP: $1172|Avg: $76

67%

#1029

Xeon Platinum 8260L

MSRP: $7500|Avg: $750

37%

#1030

Xeon 3.20

MSRP: $851|Avg: $10

37%

#1031

Xeon X5355

MSRP: $4491|Avg: $4000

24%

#1032

Xeon E5420

MSRP: $7214|Avg: $6500

15%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-1034G1

#772

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1154%

#773

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1137%

#774

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1044%

#775

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1039%

#776

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1030%

#778

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

994%

#779

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

954%

#780

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

952%

#781

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

926%

#784

Core i5-1034G1

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#790

Athlon 64 TF-20

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

98%

#795

Core i3-1115G4E

MSRP: $213|Avg: $47

97%

#797

Celeron M 900

MSRP: $86|Avg: $10

96%

#799

Celeron B815

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

96%

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 i5-1034G1 (2019) utilizes 10 nm technology and modern memory, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon E5-2650L v2	Core i5-1034G1
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($1,078)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) / 22 nm)	✨ Modern (Ice Lake U (2019−2020) / 10 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-2650L v2 (2013) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon E5-2650L v2	Core i5-1034G1
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($1,078)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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 E5-2650L v2 Benchmark Check

Core i5-1034G1 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5-2650L v2 and Core i5-1034G1

Xeon E5-2650L v2

The Xeon E5-2650L v2 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) architecture. It features 10 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 1.7 GHz, with boost up to 2.1 GHz. L3 cache: 25 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 70 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 7,612 points. Launch price was $800.

Core i5-1034G1

The Core i5-1034G1 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 29 May 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Ice Lake U (2019−2020) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 0.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 10 nm process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB + 6 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 7,550 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The Xeon E5-2650L v2 packs 10 cores / 20 threads, while the Core i5-1034G1 offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Xeon E5-2650L v2 has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.1 GHz on the Xeon E5-2650L v2 versus 3.6 GHz on the Core i5-1034G1 — a 52.6% clock advantage for the Core i5-1034G1 (base: 1.7 GHz vs 0.8 GHz). The Xeon E5-2650L v2 uses the Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Core i5-1034G1 uses Ice Lake U (2019−2020) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2650L v2 scores 7,612 against the Core i5-1034G1's 7,550 — a 0.8% lead for the Xeon E5-2650L v2. L3 cache: 25 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2650L v2 vs 6 MB on the Core i5-1034G1.

Feature	Xeon E5-2650L v2	Core i5-1034G1
Cores / Threads	10 / 20+150%	4 / 8
Boost Clock	2.1 GHz	3.6 GHz+71%
Base Clock	1.7 GHz+112%	0.8 GHz
L3 Cache	25 MB (total)+317%	6 MB
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	2 MB+700%
Process	22 nm	10 nm-55%
Architecture	Ivy Bridge-EP (2013)	Ice Lake U (2019−2020)
PassMark	7,612	7,550
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,475

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E5-2650L v2) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-1034G1). The Core i5-1034G1 includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics G1), while the Xeon E5-2650L v2 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-1034G1 targets Mainstream Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i5-1034G1 rivals Ryzen 5 3500U.