Xeon E5-2650L vs Xeon E3-1225 v2

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 is positioned at rank 916 and the Xeon E3-1225 v2 is on rank 480, so the Xeon E3-1225 v2 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

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

25689%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

4850%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

4309%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

3329%

#515

Xeon E5-4640 v4

MSRP: $2837|Avg: N/A

98%

#516

Xeon E7-8867 v3

MSRP: $4672|Avg: $4672

98%

#517

Xeon Gold 6150

MSRP: $3358|Avg: $196

97%

#518

Xeon E5-1680 v3

MSRP: $1723|Avg: $200

95%

#519

Xeon E5-2690 v3

MSRP: $2090|Avg: $85

95%

#520

Xeon 6780E

MSRP: $11350|Avg: $8513

94%

#521

Xeon E5-2697A v4

MSRP: $2891|Avg: $121

92%

#522

Xeon Gold 6134

MSRP: $2214|Avg: $378

92%

#916

Xeon E5-2650L

MSRP: $748|Avg: $129

100%

#918

Xeon E5410

MSRP: $256|Avg: $20

98%

#924

Xeon E5-1660

MSRP: $1080|Avg: $29

95%

#931

Xeon E5-2660 v2

MSRP: $1393|Avg: $129

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E3-1225 v2

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

6909%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

1304%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

1159%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

895%

#303

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX

MSRP: $2495|Avg: $2495

100%

#304

EPYC 7352

MSRP: $1350|Avg: $725

99%

#305

Xeon w7-2475X

MSRP: $1789|Avg: $2544

99%

#307

Xeon W-3323

MSRP: $949|Avg: $500

97%

#308

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX

MSRP: $1149|Avg: $100

97%

#480

Xeon E3-1225 v2

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#492

Xeon W-2223

MSRP: $294|Avg: $330

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Xeon E5-2650L delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Xeon E3-1225 v2 in both compute-intensive tasks (0.7% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Xeon E5-2650L	Xeon E3-1225 v2
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($129)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / Standard Node)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Xeon E5-2650L	Xeon E3-1225 v2
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($129)	✅ 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 Benchmark Check

Xeon E3-1225 v2 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5-2650L and Xeon E3-1225 v2

Xeon E5-2650L

The Xeon E5-2650L is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 6 March 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.3 GHz. L3 cache: 20480 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 70 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 6,055 points. Launch price was $142.

Xeon E3-1225 v2

The Xeon E3-1225 v2 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. Passmark benchmark score: 6,015 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

The Xeon E5-2650L is built on the Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2650L scores 6,055 against the Xeon E3-1225 v2's 6,015 — a 0.7% lead for the Xeon E5-2650L.

Feature	Xeon E5-2650L	Xeon E3-1225 v2
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	—
Boost Clock	2.3 GHz	—
Base Clock	1.8 GHz	—
L3 Cache	20480 kB (total)	—
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	—
Process	32 nm	—
Architecture	Sandy Bridge-EP (2012)	—
PassMark	6,055	6,015