Xeon E5-2670 vs Xeon E5-4648 V3
Xeon E5-2670
Xeon E5-4648 V3
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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 E5-2670 is positioned at rank 974 and the Xeon E5-4648 V3 is on rank 240, so the Xeon E5-4648 V3 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2670
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-4648 V3
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5-2670 | Xeon E5-4648 V3 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($60) | ✅ More affordable ($45) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell-EP (2014−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5-2670 | Xeon E5-4648 V3 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+36%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($60) | ✅ More affordable ($45) |
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 E5-2670 and Xeon E5-4648 V3
Xeon E5-2670
The Xeon E5-2670 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 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 20480 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 115 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 8,901 points. Launch price was $145.
Xeon E5-4648 V3
The Xeon E5-4648 V3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 1.7 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011-3. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 9,061 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Xeon E5-2670 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon E5-4648 V3 offers 12 cores / 24 threads — the Xeon E5-4648 V3 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the Xeon E5-2670 versus 2.2 GHz on the Xeon E5-4648 V3 — a 40% clock advantage for the Xeon E5-2670 (base: 2.6 GHz vs 1.7 GHz). The Xeon E5-2670 uses the Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Xeon E5-4648 V3 uses Haswell-EP (2014−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2670 scores 8,901 against the Xeon E5-4648 V3's 9,061 — a 1.8% lead for the Xeon E5-4648 V3. L3 cache: 20480 kB (total) on the Xeon E5-2670 vs 30 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-4648 V3.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2670 | Xeon E5-4648 V3 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 12 / 24+50% |
| Boost Clock | 3.3 GHz+50% | 2.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.6 GHz+53% | 1.7 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 20480 kB (total) | 30 MB (total)+50% |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 22 nm-31% |
| Architecture | Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) | Haswell-EP (2014−2015) |
| PassMark | 8,901 | 9,061+2% |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5-2670 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Xeon E5-4648 V3 uses LGA2011-3 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2670 | Xeon E5-4648 V3 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2011 | LGA2011-3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 5.0+150% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1600 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 384 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 4 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 40 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Xeon E5-2670) / not specified (Xeon E5-4648 V3). Primary use case: Xeon E5-2670 targets Server.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2670 | Xeon E5-4648 V3 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | — |
| Target Use | Server | — |
Value Analysis
The Xeon E5-2670 launched at $1552 MSRP, while the Xeon E5-4648 V3 debuted at $169. At current prices ($60 vs $45), the Xeon E5-4648 V3 is $15 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E5-2670 delivers 148.3 pts/$ vs 201.4 pts/$ for the Xeon E5-4648 V3 — making the Xeon E5-4648 V3 the 30.3% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2670 | Xeon E5-4648 V3 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1552 | $169-89% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $60 | $45-25% |
| Performance per Dollar | 148.3 | 201.4+36% |
| Release Date | 2012 | 2015 |
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