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Xeon E5-4650 v4
Xeon E7-4809 v2
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-4650 v4
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E7-4809 v2
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5-4650 v4 | Xeon E7-4809 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5-4650 v4 | Xeon E7-4809 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 E5-4650 v4 and Xeon E7-4809 v2
Xeon E5-4650 v4
The Xeon E5-4650 v4 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 June 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 14 cores and 28 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 35 MB. L2 cache: 3.5 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 16,225 points. Launch price was $3,838.
Xeon E7-4809 v2
The Xeon E7-4809 v2 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to none. L3 cache: 12 MB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333. Passmark benchmark score: 16,471 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Xeon E5-4650 v4 packs 14 cores / 28 threads, while the Xeon E7-4809 v2 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon E5-4650 v4 has 8 more cores. The Xeon E5-4650 v4 is built on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon E5-4650 v4 scores 16,225 against the Xeon E7-4809 v2's 16,471 — a 1.5% lead for the Xeon E7-4809 v2. L3 cache: 35 MB on the Xeon E5-4650 v4 vs 12 MB on the Xeon E7-4809 v2.
| Feature | Xeon E5-4650 v4 | Xeon E7-4809 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 14 / 28+133% | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 2.8 GHz | none |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz+16% | 1.9 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 35 MB+192% | 12 MB |
| L2 Cache | 3.5 MB | — |
| Process | 14 nm-36% | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Broadwell (2015−2019) | — |
| PassMark | 16,225 | 16,471+2% |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the LGA2011 socket with PCIe 5.0.
| Feature | Xeon E5-4650 v4 | Xeon E7-4809 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2011 | LGA2011 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+67% | PCIe 3.0 |
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