Xeon E5-4650 v2 vs Core 7 160UL

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Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. The Xeon E5-4650 v2 is positioned at rank #958 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 E5-4650 v2

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

32728%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

6179%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

5490%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

4241%

#530

Xeon E5-2689 v4

MSRP: $2723|Avg: $100

99%

#531

EPYC 7543

MSRP: $10257|Avg: $468

97%

#532

Xeon Platinum 8368Q

MSRP: $7719|Avg: $7719

95%

#533

Xeon Gold 6250

MSRP: $3400|Avg: $2000

95%

#534

Xeon E5-2699 v4

MSRP: $4115|Avg: $400

95%

#958

Xeon E5-4650 v2

MSRP: $1723|Avg: $48

100%

#959

Xeon E5-1620 v4

MSRP: $1166|Avg: $160

99%

#963

Xeon E5-2660

MSRP: $1329|Avg: $65

96%

#964

Xeon E5-2667 v3

MSRP: $2057|Avg: $150

95%

#966

Xeon E3110

MSRP: $214|Avg: $158

95%

#969

Xeon L3406

MSRP: $189|Avg: $30

92%

#970

Xeon E5-2687W v2

MSRP: $2112|Avg: $62

92%

#972

Xeon L5430

MSRP: $390|Avg: $380

91%

#973

Xeon E5-2470

MSRP: $1440|Avg: $125

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar

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 7 160UL (2024) utilizes 10 nm technology and DDR4, DDR5, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon E5-4650 v2	Core 7 160UL
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($48)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm)	✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-PS (2024) / 10 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-4650 v2 (2014) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3-800, DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600, DDR3-1866, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon E5-4650 v2	Core 7 160UL
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($48)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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 E5-4650 v2 Benchmark Check

Core 7 160UL Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5-4650 v2 and Core 7 160UL

Xeon E5-4650 v2

The Xeon E5-4650 v2 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 10 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 25 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-800, DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600, DDR3-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 10,946 points. Launch price was $800.

Core 7 160UL

The Core 7 160UL is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 April 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-PS (2024) architecture. It features 10 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 5.2 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 11,043 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The Xeon E5-4650 v2 packs 10 cores / 20 threads, matching the Core 7 160UL's 10 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.9 GHz on the Xeon E5-4650 v2 versus 5.2 GHz on the Core 7 160UL — a 56.8% clock advantage for the Core 7 160UL (base: 2.4 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). The Core 7 160UL is built on the Raptor Lake-PS (2024) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon E5-4650 v2 scores 10,946 against the Core 7 160UL's 11,043 — a 0.9% lead for the Core 7 160UL. L3 cache: 25 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Xeon E5-4650 v2 vs 12 MB (total) on the Core 7 160UL.

Feature	Xeon E5-4650 v2	Core 7 160UL
Cores / Threads	10 / 20	10 / 12
Boost Clock	2.9 GHz	5.2 GHz+79%
Base Clock	2.4 GHz+33%	1.8 GHz
L3 Cache	25 MB Intel® Smart Cache+108%	12 MB (total)
L2 Cache	—	1.25 MB (per core)
Process	22 nm	10 nm-55%
Architecture	—	Raptor Lake-PS (2024)
PassMark	10,946	11,043

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5-4650 v2 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Core 7 160UL uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.