Xeon E5-2675 V3 vs Xeon E5-2650 v4
Xeon E5-2675 V3
Xeon E5-2650 v4
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2675 V3
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2650 v4
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5-2675 V3 | Xeon E5-2650 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($100) | ✅ More affordable ($45) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell-EP (2014−2015) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell-EP (2016) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5-2675 V3 | Xeon E5-2650 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+124%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($100) | ✅ 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 E5-2675 V3 and Xeon E5-2650 v4
Xeon E5-2675 V3
The Xeon E5-2675 V3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.3 GHz. L3 cache: 40 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011-3. Thermal design power (TDP): 110 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 13,180 points. Launch price was $800.
Xeon E5-2650 v4
The Xeon E5-2650 v4 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 16 March 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell-EP (2016) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 13,290 points. Launch price was $1,166.
Processing Power
The Xeon E5-2675 V3 packs 16 cores / 32 threads, while the Xeon E5-2650 v4 offers 12 cores / 24 threads — the Xeon E5-2675 V3 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.3 GHz on the Xeon E5-2675 V3 versus 2.9 GHz on the Xeon E5-2650 v4 — a 23.1% clock advantage for the Xeon E5-2650 v4 (base: 1.8 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Xeon E5-2675 V3 uses the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Xeon E5-2650 v4 uses Broadwell-EP (2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2675 V3 scores 13,180 against the Xeon E5-2650 v4's 13,290 — a 0.8% lead for the Xeon E5-2650 v4. L3 cache: 40 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2675 V3 vs 30 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2650 v4.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2675 V3 | Xeon E5-2650 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 32+33% | 12 / 24 |
| Boost Clock | 2.3 GHz | 2.9 GHz+26% |
| Base Clock | 1.8 GHz | 2.2 GHz+22% |
| L3 Cache | 40 MB (total)+33% | 30 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 22 nm | 14 nm-36% |
| Architecture | Haswell-EP (2014−2015) | Broadwell-EP (2016) |
| PassMark | 13,180 | 13,290 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5-2675 V3 uses the LGA2011-3 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E5-2650 v4 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2675 V3 | Xeon E5-2650 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2011-3 | LGA2011 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 5.0+67% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 1536 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 4 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 40 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E5-2675 V3) / VT-x, VT-d (Xeon E5-2650 v4). Primary use case: Xeon E5-2650 v4 targets Server.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2675 V3 | Xeon E5-2650 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | Yes |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | — | Server |
Value Analysis
The Xeon E5-2675 V3 launched at $1800 MSRP, while the Xeon E5-2650 v4 debuted at $1166. At current prices ($100 vs $45), the Xeon E5-2650 v4 is $55 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E5-2675 V3 delivers 131.8 pts/$ vs 295.3 pts/$ for the Xeon E5-2650 v4 — making the Xeon E5-2650 v4 the 76.6% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2675 V3 | Xeon E5-2650 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1800 | $1166-35% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $100 | $45-55% |
| Performance per Dollar | 131.8 | 295.3+124% |
| Release Date | 2014 | 2016 |
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