Xeon E5-2687W vs Core i5-9500F

Xeon E5-2687W

8 Cores16 Thrd150 WWMax: 3.8 GHz2012

Core i5-9500F

6 Cores6 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.4 GHz2019

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon E5-2687W

8 / 16

10,036

+0.5%

9,985

0.0%

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. The Xeon E5-2687W is positioned at rank #982 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 E5-2687W

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

39064%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

7376%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

6553%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

5062%

#982

Xeon E5-2687W

MSRP: $1885|Avg: $70

100%

#983

Xeon E5-4610

MSRP: $1219|Avg: $50

100%

#985

Xeon X7550

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $1400

99%

#986

Xeon E7540

MSRP: $1980|Avg: $146

98%

#987

Xeon E7530

MSRP: $1391|Avg: $146

98%

#988

Xeon E5-4627 v4

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $200

98%

#989

Xeon E5-4627 v3

MSRP: $2225|Avg: $200

96%

#990

Xeon X5660

MSRP: $1219|Avg: $10

92%

#991

Xeon E5-2667

MSRP: $1552|Avg: $31

90%

#992

Xeon E5-2690

MSRP: $2057|Avg: $150

89%

#993

Xeon E3-1565L v5

MSRP: $1552|Avg: $120

89%

#994

Xeon L5640

MSRP: $996|Avg: N/A

88%

#995

Xeon E5-4627 v2

MSRP: $2061|Avg: $70

86%

#996

Xeon L5335

MSRP: $380|Avg: $18

86%

#997

Xeon E-2144G

MSRP: $2090|Avg: $389

85%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-9500F

#283

Ryzen 7 PRO 3700

MSRP: $329|Avg: $330

106%

#283

Ryzen Threadripper 1920

MSRP: $799|Avg: $200

43%

#284

Core i7-14701E

MSRP: $392|Avg: $380

106%

#284

Ryzen Threadripper 1950X

MSRP: $999|Avg: $300

42%

#285

Core i5-10400

MSRP: $182|Avg: $175

106%

#286

Core i3-12100

MSRP: $122|Avg: $180

106%

#287

Core Ultra 9 285T

MSRP: $549|Avg: $549

104%

#288

Core i5-12500TE

MSRP: $225|Avg: $225

103%

#288

Ryzen Threadripper 1950

MSRP: $999|Avg: $300

34%

#289

Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE

MSRP: $108|Avg: $70

102%

#290

Core i9-10900KF

MSRP: $509|Avg: $336

102%

#291

Core i9-14900T

MSRP: $549|Avg: $577

102%

#291

Core i9-7900X

MSRP: $999|Avg: $188

32%

#292

Core i5-13500T

MSRP: $342|Avg: $342

102%

#293

Core i3-10300

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $140.49

102%

#294

Core i9-7920X

MSRP: $1199|Avg: $236

30%

#294

Core i9-10900F

MSRP: $464|Avg: $300

102%

#295

Core i9-7940X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $275

28%

#295

Ryzen 7 5800X3D

MSRP: $449|Avg: $429

102%

#296

Core i7-9700F

MSRP: $323|Avg: $200

102%

#297

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $1419

101%

#298

Core i5-9500F

MSRP: $187|Avg: $154

100%

#298

Core i9-7960X

MSRP: $1699|Avg: $185

25%

#299

Core i9-11900KB

MSRP: $539|Avg: $350

100%

#299

Core i9-7980XE

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $300

23%

#300

Core i7-10700F

MSRP: $310|Avg: $250

100%

#301

Core i7-10700T

MSRP: $355|Avg: $200

99%

#302

Celeron G5920

MSRP: $52|Avg: $40

99%

#302

Core i7-6900K

MSRP: $1089|Avg: $1089

21%

#303

Core i7-5960X

MSRP: $999|Avg: $83

21%

#303

Core i3-10105T

MSRP: $122|Avg: $122

99%

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 i5-9500F (2019) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4-2666, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon E5-2687W	Core i5-9500F
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($70)	⚠️ Higher cost ($154)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) / 32 nm)	✨ Modern (Coffee Lake (2017−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-2687W (2012) relies on 32 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon E5-2687W	Core i5-9500F
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+121%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($70)	⚠️ Higher cost ($154)

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 E5-2687W Benchmark Check

Core i5-9500F Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5-2687W and Core i5-9500F

Xeon E5-2687W

The Xeon E5-2687W 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 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 20480 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 150 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 10,036 points. Launch price was $815.

Core i5-9500F

The Core i5-9500F is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 23 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture. It features 6 cores and 6 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 9 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 9,985 points. Launch price was $192.

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Processing Power

The Xeon E5-2687W packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Core i5-9500F offers 6 cores / 6 threads — the Xeon E5-2687W has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Xeon E5-2687W versus 4.4 GHz on the Core i5-9500F — a 14.6% clock advantage for the Core i5-9500F (base: 3.1 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Xeon E5-2687W uses the Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Core i5-9500F uses Coffee Lake (2017−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2687W scores 10,036 against the Core i5-9500F's 9,985 — a 0.5% lead for the Xeon E5-2687W. L3 cache: 20480 kB (total) on the Xeon E5-2687W vs 9 MB (total) on the Core i5-9500F.

Feature	Xeon E5-2687W	Core i5-9500F
Cores / Threads	8 / 16+33%	6 / 6
Boost Clock	3.8 GHz	4.4 GHz+16%
Base Clock	3.1 GHz+3%	3 GHz
L3 Cache	20480 kB (total)+122%	9 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	256K (per core)
Process	32 nm	14 nm-56%
Architecture	Sandy Bridge-EP (2012)	Coffee Lake (2017−2019)
PassMark	10,036	9,985
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,479

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5-2687W uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i5-9500F uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon E5-2687W	Core i5-9500F
Socket	LGA2011	LGA1151
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR4-2666
Max RAM Capacity	—	128 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E5-2687W) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-9500F). Primary use case: Core i5-9500F targets Gaming Desktop. Direct competitor: Core i5-9500F rivals Ryzen 5 3500X.

Feature	Xeon E5-2687W	Core i5-9500F
Integrated GPU	—	No
IGPU Model	—	None
Unlocked	—	No
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	—	VT-x, VT-d, EPT
Target Use	—	Gaming Desktop

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Value Analysis

The Xeon E5-2687W launched at $1885 MSRP, while the Core i5-9500F debuted at $187. At current prices ($70 vs $154), the Xeon E5-2687W is $84 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E5-2687W delivers 143.4 pts/$ vs 64.8 pts/$ for the Core i5-9500F — making the Xeon E5-2687W the 75.4% better value option.