Xeon E5-2680 v2 vs Core i5-11500T

Xeon E5-2680 v2

10 Cores20 Thrd115 WWMax: 3.6 GHz2013

Core i5-11500T

6 Cores12 Thrd35 WWMax: 3.9 GHz2021

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon E5-2680 v2

10 / 20

12,707

0.0%

12,730

+0.2%

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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. The Xeon E5-2680 v2 is positioned at rank #636 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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 E5-2680 v2

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

10909%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

2060%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

1830%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

1414%

#380

Xeon Gold 6526Y

MSRP: $2878|Avg: N/A

100%

#382

Xeon Platinum 8352Y

MSRP: $3995|Avg: N/A

98%

#383

EPYC 7551P

MSRP: $2100|Avg: $329

95%

#384

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX

MSRP: $7349|Avg: $7999

95%

#385

EPYC 9375F

MSRP: $5306|Avg: $108

95%

#636

Xeon E5-2680 v2

MSRP: $667|Avg: $462

100%

#640

Xeon W-2104

MSRP: $294|Avg: $309

99%

#643

Xeon E5-2620 v3

MSRP: $417|Avg: $80

97%

#650

Xeon E3-1275L v3

MSRP: $350|Avg: $29

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-11500T

#150

Ryzen 5 5500X3D

MSRP: $185|Avg: $180

106%

#151

Core Ultra 7 265T

MSRP: $384|Avg: $362

106%

#152

Ryzen 3 3200GE

MSRP: $85|Avg: $64

106%

#153

Core i3-9100T

MSRP: $122|Avg: $50

106%

#154

Ryzen 5 4600G

MSRP: $154|Avg: $143

105%

#155

Core i7-13700T

MSRP: $384|Avg: $250

105%

#156

Ryzen 9 5900X

MSRP: $549|Avg: $350

105%

#157

Core i7-13700F

MSRP: $359|Avg: $345

104%

#158

Core i5-13600T

MSRP: $255|Avg: $255

104%

#159

Ryzen 5 3400GE

MSRP: $149|Avg: $80

104%

#160

Core i7-12700F

MSRP: $314|Avg: $275

104%

#161

Core i5-9400

MSRP: $192|Avg: $85

104%

#162

Core i3-13100

MSRP: $134|Avg: $128

104%

#163

Core i9-10910

MSRP: $488|Avg: $200

101%

#164

Core i5-14600T

MSRP: $255|Avg: $255

101%

#165

Core i5-11500T

MSRP: $192|Avg: $120

100%

#166

Ryzen 7 5700X3D

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

100%

#167

Ryzen 3 8300GE

MSRP: $129|Avg: $129

99%

#168

Core i3-13100T

MSRP: $134|Avg: $122

99%

#169

Core i5-10600T

MSRP: $213|Avg: $110

99%

#170

Ryzen 3 3200G

MSRP: $100|Avg: $67

98%

#171

Core Ultra 9 285

MSRP: $589|Avg: $550

98%

#172

Core i9-13900KS

MSRP: $699|Avg: $580

98%

#173

Ryzen 5 2400G

MSRP: $169|Avg: $84

98%

#174

Ryzen 9 9950X3D

MSRP: $699|Avg: $675

98%

#175

Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G

MSRP: $149|Avg: $105.5

98%

#176

Core i7-13700

MSRP: $384|Avg: $350

98%

#177

Athlon 200GE

MSRP: $55|Avg: $40

97%

#178

Core i5-13500E

MSRP: $235|Avg: $235

97%

#179

Core i5-12500E

MSRP: $225|Avg: $200

96%

#180

Core i9-11900

MSRP: $439|Avg: $220

96%

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 i5-11500T (2021) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4-3200, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon E5-2680 v2	Core i5-11500T
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($462)	✅ More affordable ($120)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) / 22 nm)	✨ Modern (Rocket Lake (2021) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-2680 v2 (2013) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon E5-2680 v2	Core i5-11500T
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+286%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($462)	✅ More affordable ($120)

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 E5-2680 v2 Benchmark Check

Core i5-11500T Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5-2680 v2 and Core i5-11500T

Xeon E5-2680 v2

The Xeon E5-2680 v2 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) architecture. It features 10 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 25 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 115 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 12,707 points. Launch price was $1,260.

Core i5-11500T

The Core i5-11500T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 16 March 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Rocket Lake (2021) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 12,730 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The Xeon E5-2680 v2 packs 10 cores / 20 threads, while the Core i5-11500T offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon E5-2680 v2 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Xeon E5-2680 v2 versus 3.9 GHz on the Core i5-11500T — a 8% clock advantage for the Core i5-11500T (base: 2.8 GHz vs 1.5 GHz). The Xeon E5-2680 v2 uses the Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Core i5-11500T uses Rocket Lake (2021) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2680 v2 scores 12,707 against the Core i5-11500T's 12,730 — a 0.2% lead for the Core i5-11500T. L3 cache: 25 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2680 v2 vs 12 MB (total) on the Core i5-11500T.

Feature	Xeon E5-2680 v2	Core i5-11500T
Cores / Threads	10 / 20+67%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	3.6 GHz	3.9 GHz+8%
Base Clock	2.8 GHz+87%	1.5 GHz
L3 Cache	25 MB (total)+108%	12 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	256K (per core)
Process	22 nm	14 nm-36%
Architecture	Ivy Bridge-EP (2013)	Rocket Lake (2021)
PassMark	12,707	12,730
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	9,500
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,818
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	6,306

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5-2680 v2 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-11500T uses LGA1200 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1866 on the Xeon E5-2680 v2 versus DDR4-3200 on the Core i5-11500T — the Core i5-11500T supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon E5-2680 v2 supports up to 768 GB of RAM compared to 128 GB — 142.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 4 (Xeon E5-2680 v2) vs 2 (Core i5-11500T). PCIe lanes: 40 (Xeon E5-2680 v2) vs 20 (Core i5-11500T) — the Xeon E5-2680 v2 offers 20 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Intel X79,Intel C602 (Xeon E5-2680 v2) and H510,B560,Z590,Q570 (Core i5-11500T).

Feature	Xeon E5-2680 v2	Core i5-11500T
Socket	LGA2011	LGA1200
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 4.0+33%
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1866	DDR4-3200+33%
Max RAM Capacity	768 GB+500%	128 GB
RAM Channels	4+100%	2
ECC Support	✅	❌
PCIe Lanes	40+100%	20

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E5-2680 v2) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-11500T). The Core i5-11500T includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 750), while the Xeon E5-2680 v2 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-11500T targets Quiet Desktop / SFF. Direct competitor: Core i5-11500T rivals Core i5-10500T.

Feature	Xeon E5-2680 v2	Core i5-11500T
Integrated GPU	No	Yes
IGPU Model	—	UHD Graphics 750
Unlocked	—	No
AVX-512	—	Yes
Virtualization	—	VT-x, VT-d, EPT
Target Use	—	Quiet Desktop / SFF

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Value Analysis

The Xeon E5-2680 v2 launched at $667 MSRP, while the Core i5-11500T debuted at $192. At current prices ($462 vs $120), the Core i5-11500T is $342 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E5-2680 v2 delivers 27.5 pts/$ vs 106.1 pts/$ for the Core i5-11500T — making the Core i5-11500T the 117.6% better value option.