
Xeon E7450 vs Xeon E5-2648L V3

Xeon E7450

Xeon E5-2648L V3
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Xeon E7450 is positioned at rank 573 and the Xeon E5-2648L V3 is on rank 271, so the Xeon E5-2648L V3 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon E7450
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2648L V3
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E7450 | Xeon E5-2648L V3 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($80) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell-EP (2014−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E7450 | Xeon E5-2648L V3 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($80) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 E7450 and Xeon E5-2648L V3

Xeon E7450
The Xeon E7450 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. Base frequency: 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB L3 Cache. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: PGA604. Thermal design power (TDP): 90 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 9,932 points. Launch price was $800.

Xeon E5-2648L V3
The Xeon E5-2648L V3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.5 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011-3. Thermal design power (TDP): 75 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 9,847 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Xeon E5-2648L V3 is built on the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon E7450 scores 9,932 against the Xeon E5-2648L V3's 9,847 — a 0.9% lead for the Xeon E7450. L3 cache: 12 MB L3 Cache on the Xeon E7450 vs 30 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2648L V3.
| Feature | Xeon E7450 | Xeon E5-2648L V3 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | — | 12 / 24 |
| Boost Clock | — | 2.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz+33% | 1.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB L3 Cache | 30 MB (total)+150% |
| L2 Cache | — | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 45 nm | 22 nm-51% |
| Architecture | — | Haswell-EP (2014−2015) |
| PassMark | 9,932 | 9,847 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E7450 uses the PGA604 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Xeon E5-2648L V3 uses LGA2011-3 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E7450 | Xeon E5-2648L V3 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA604 | LGA2011-3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 5.0+150% |
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