Xeon E5-2650L v2 vs Core i7-8705G

Xeon E5-2650L v2

10 Cores20 Thrd70 WWMax: 2.1 GHz2013

Core i7-8705G

4 Cores8 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.1 GHz2018

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon E5-2650L v2

10 / 20

7,612

0.0%

7,633

+0.3%

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 i7-8705G is on rank 900, so the Core i7-8705G 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 i7-8705G

#888

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1538%

#889

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1515%

#890

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1391%

#891

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1385%

#892

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1372%

#894

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1325%

#895

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1270%

#896

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1268%

#897

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1234%

#900

Core i7-8705G

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

100%

#902

Pentium Dual Core T2410

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

99%

#903

FX-8800P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

99%

#904

Core i7-8809G

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

98%

#911

Core i7-6820HK

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

97%

#912

Athlon II Neo K325

MSRP: $60|Avg: $25

97%

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 i7-8705G (2018) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon E5-2650L v2	Core i7-8705G
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($1,078)	✅ More affordable ($400)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) / 22 nm)	✨ Modern (Kaby Lake G (2018) / 14 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 i7-8705G
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+170%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($1,078)	✅ More affordable ($400)

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 i7-8705G Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5-2650L v2 and Core i7-8705G

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 i7-8705G

The Core i7-8705G is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 February 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake G (2018) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2270. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,633 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The Xeon E5-2650L v2 packs 10 cores / 20 threads, while the Core i7-8705G 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 4.1 GHz on the Core i7-8705G — a 64.5% clock advantage for the Core i7-8705G (base: 1.7 GHz vs 3.1 GHz). The Xeon E5-2650L v2 uses the Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Core i7-8705G uses Kaby Lake G (2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2650L v2 scores 7,612 against the Core i7-8705G's 7,633 — a 0.3% lead for the Core i7-8705G. L3 cache: 25 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2650L v2 vs 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-8705G.

Feature	Xeon E5-2650L v2	Core i7-8705G
Cores / Threads	10 / 20+150%	4 / 8
Boost Clock	2.1 GHz	4.1 GHz+95%
Base Clock	1.7 GHz	3.1 GHz+82%
L3 Cache	25 MB (total)+213%	8 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	256K (per core)
Process	22 nm	14 nm-36%
Architecture	Ivy Bridge-EP (2013)	Kaby Lake G (2018)
PassMark	7,612	7,633

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5-2650L v2 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Core i7-8705G uses FCBGA2270 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon E5-2650L v2	Core i7-8705G
Socket	LGA2011	FCBGA2270
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+67%	PCIe 3.0

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Value Analysis

The Xeon E5-2650L v2 launched at $4115 MSRP, while the Core i7-8705G debuted at $400. At current prices ($1078 vs $400), the Core i7-8705G is $678 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E5-2650L v2 delivers 7.1 pts/$ vs 19.1 pts/$ for the Core i7-8705G — making the Core i7-8705G the 92% better value option.