Xeon Platinum 8481C vs Xeon E5-2650L v3
Xeon Platinum 8481C
Xeon E5-2650L v3
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.
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 Platinum 8481C is positioned at rank 296 and the Xeon E5-2650L v3 is on rank 899, so the Xeon Platinum 8481C offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8481C
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2650L v3
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8481C | Xeon E5-2650L v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,329) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) / 10 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell-EP (2014−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8481C | Xeon E5-2650L v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,329) |
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 Platinum 8481C and Xeon E5-2650L v3
Xeon Platinum 8481C
The Xeon Platinum 8481C is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture. It features 56 cores and 112 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 105 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 350 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 11,681 points. Launch price was $800.
Xeon E5-2650L v3
The Xeon E5-2650L 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. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 11,865 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Xeon Platinum 8481C packs 56 cores / 112 threads, while the Xeon E5-2650L v3 offers 12 cores / 24 threads — the Xeon Platinum 8481C has 44 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8481C versus 2.5 GHz on the Xeon E5-2650L v3 — a 41.3% clock advantage for the Xeon Platinum 8481C (base: 2 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). The Xeon Platinum 8481C uses the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture (10 nm), while the Xeon E5-2650L v3 uses Haswell-EP (2014−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Platinum 8481C scores 11,681 against the Xeon E5-2650L v3's 11,865 — a 1.6% lead for the Xeon E5-2650L v3. L3 cache: 105 MB on the Xeon Platinum 8481C vs 30 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2650L v3.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8481C | Xeon E5-2650L v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 56 / 112+367% | 12 / 24 |
| Boost Clock | 3.8 GHz+52% | 2.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz+11% | 1.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 105 MB+250% | 30 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core)+700% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 10 nm-55% | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) | Haswell-EP (2014−2015) |
| PassMark | 11,681 | 11,865+2% |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Platinum 8481C uses the LGA4677 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon E5-2650L v3 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8481C | Xeon E5-2650L v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4677 | LGA2011 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2133 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 768 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 4 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 40 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon Platinum 8481C) / VT-x, VT-d (Xeon E5-2650L v3). Primary use case: Xeon E5-2650L v3 targets Server Low Power.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8481C | Xeon E5-2650L v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | — | Server Low Power |
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