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Xeon E5-2650L
Xeon Gold 6348H
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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 Gold 6348H is on rank 483, so the Xeon Gold 6348H offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2650L
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6348H
Performance Comparison
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🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5-2650L | Xeon Gold 6348H |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | ✨ Modern (Cooper Lake-SP (2021) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5-2650L | Xeon Gold 6348H |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($129) | ✅ 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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5-2650L and Xeon Gold 6348H
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 Gold 6348H
The Xeon Gold 6348H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Cooper Lake-SP (2021) architecture. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 33 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4189. Thermal design power (TDP): 165 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 RDIMM. Passmark benchmark score: 5,967 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Xeon E5-2650L packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6348H offers 24 cores / 48 threads — the Xeon Gold 6348H has 16 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.3 GHz on the Xeon E5-2650L versus 4.2 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6348H — a 58.5% clock advantage for the Xeon Gold 6348H (base: 1.8 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Xeon E5-2650L uses the Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Xeon Gold 6348H uses Cooper Lake-SP (2021) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2650L scores 6,055 against the Xeon Gold 6348H's 5,967 — a 1.5% lead for the Xeon E5-2650L. L3 cache: 20480 kB (total) on the Xeon E5-2650L vs 33 MB (total) on the Xeon Gold 6348H.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2650L | Xeon Gold 6348H |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 24 / 48+200% |
| Boost Clock | 2.3 GHz | 4.2 GHz+83% |
| Base Clock | 1.8 GHz | 2.3 GHz+28% |
| L3 Cache | 20480 kB (total) | 33 MB (total)+65% |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 1 MB (per core)+300% |
| Process | 32 nm | 14 nm-56% |
| Architecture | Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) | Cooper Lake-SP (2021) |
| PassMark | 6,055+1% | 5,967 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5-2650L uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon Gold 6348H uses LGA4189 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2650L | Xeon Gold 6348H |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2011 | LGA4189 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
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