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Overview

The Xeon E5-2650L v2 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) architecture. It features 10 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 1.7 GHz, with boost up to 2.1 GHz. L3 cache: 25 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 70 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 7,612 points. Launch price was $800.

Value Upgrade Path

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Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2650L v2

#534

Xeon W-3275M

MSRP: $4449|Avg: $4449

129%

#535

Xeon E3-1271 v3

MSRP: $727|Avg: $831

128%

#536

Xeon E5-2650L v3

MSRP: $1329|Avg: N/A

126%

#537

Xeon W-3265

MSRP: $3684|Avg: $3400

125%

#538

Opteron 6282 SE

MSRP: $1019|Avg: $770

117%

#539

EPYC 9684X

MSRP: $14756|Avg: $14756

117%

#540

Xeon E3110

MSRP: $214|Avg: $158

116%

#541

Xeon E5-4640 v4

MSRP: $2837|Avg: N/A

113%

#542

Opteron 6376

MSRP: $703|Avg: N/A

112%

#543

Xeon E7-8867 v3

MSRP: $4672|Avg: $4672

112%

#544

Xeon E5649

MSRP: $774|Avg: N/A

104%

#545

Xeon Platinum 8592+

MSRP: $11600|Avg: $11600

103%

#546

Xeon Platinum 8562Y+

MSRP: $5945|Avg: $7000

102%

#547

Opteron 4386

MSRP: $459|Avg: $459

101%

#548

Xeon E5-2640

MSRP: $885|Avg: N/A

101%

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Xeon E5-2650L v2

MSRP: $4115|Avg: $1078

100%

#550

Xeon Platinum 8260L

MSRP: $7500|Avg: $750

96%

#551

Xeon Max 9480

MSRP: $12980|Avg: $12980

91%

#552

Xeon E5-2685 v3

MSRP: $2090|Avg: N/A

88%

#553

Xeon E5-2630 v2

MSRP: $1069|Avg: $1224

87%

#554

Xeon Platinum 8368Q

MSRP: $7719|Avg: $7719

86%

#555

Xeon Platinum 8280M

MSRP: $10009|Avg: $6223

86%

#556

Xeon L5430

MSRP: $390|Avg: $380

84%

#557

Xeon W-3245M

MSRP: $5002|Avg: $5002

81%

#558

Xeon X7550

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $1400

80%

#559

Xeon Platinum 8268

MSRP: $6302|Avg: N/A

79%

#560

Xeon L5640

MSRP: $996|Avg: N/A

66%

#561

Xeon Platinum 8270

MSRP: $7405|Avg: N/A

64%

#562

Xeon Platinum 8260M

MSRP: $7705|Avg: N/A

62%

#563

Xeon E5-4640

MSRP: $2725|Avg: N/A

36%

#564

Xeon E5-4655 v4

MSRP: $4616|Avg: N/A

33%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for Xeon E5-2650L v2 across popular games. Tested paired with RTX 4090 to isolate CPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Xeon E5-2650L v2 specifications and capabilities.

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Processing Power

The Xeon E5-2650L v2 is a 10-core / 20-thread processor based on the Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) architecture, manufactured on a 22 nm process node. It reaches a maximum boost clock of 2.1 GHz from a base frequency of 1.7 GHz— higher boost clocks directly translate to better single-threaded performance and responsiveness in gaming. It carries 25 MB (total) of L3 cache, plus 256 kB (per core) of L2 cache and 64 kB (per core) of L1 cache per core. In the PassMark benchmark (a comprehensive multi-threaded test), it scores 7,612, placing it in the Entry Level performance tier as a Legacy generation product.

Specification	Xeon E5-2650L v2
Cores / ThreadsPhysical/logical processing units	10C / 20T
Max Boost ClockPeak single-core speed under boost	2.1 GHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum operating frequency	1.7 GHz
ArchitectureCPU microarchitecture design	Ivy Bridge-EP (2013)
Process NodeFabrication technology — smaller = more efficient	22 nm
L3 CacheShared cache — reduces memory latency for all cores	25 MB (total)
L2 CachePer-core fast cache for frequently accessed data	256 kB (per core)
L1 CacheUltra-fast per-core cache	64 kB (per core)
Die SizePhysical silicon area of the processor	160 mm2
Transistor CountMore transistors = more capabilities	1,400 million
Bus SpeedData bus frequency	7.2 GT/s
Max TemperatureMaximum safe operating temperature (Tjmax)	65 °C
64-bit Support	Yes
Windows 11 Compatible	No
PassMark ScoreOverall multi-threaded benchmark score	7,612

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5-2650L v2 fits into the LGA2011 socket and supports PCIe 5.0. It supports DDR3 memory.

Specification	Xeon E5-2650L v2
TypeDesktop or Laptop processor	server
SocketMotherboard socket required	LGA2011
PCIe GenerationPeripheral interconnect speed — affects GPU and SSD bandwidth	PCIe 5.0
RAM TypeSupported memory standard	DDR3
Max CPUs in ConfigMulti-socket support for servers	2

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Power & Cooling

The Xeon E5-2650L v2 has a rated TDP (Thermal Design Power) of 70 Watt — this indicates the amount of heat generated under sustained load and determines what cooling solution is needed.

Specification	Xeon E5-2650L v2
TDPThermal Design Power — heat output under sustained workload	70 Watt
Max TemperatureMaximum safe junction temperature (Tjmax)	65 °C

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Value Analysis

At an average price of $1,078 (MSRP: $4115), the Xeon E5-2650L v2 delivers 7 PassMark points per dollar. Performance ranking position: #1495 out of all indexed processors.

Specification	Xeon E5-2650L v2
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price	$4115
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days	$1078
Launch PriceOriginal retail price at launch	$800
Performance RankPosition in overall performance ranking	#1495
Release DateLaunch date	2015-01-01
Release Year	2013
DesignerArchitecture designer (e.g. Intel, AMD)	Intel
ManufacturerFabrication foundry (e.g. TSMC)	Intel

Specifications Reference

Raw spec sheet for quick lookup. The analysis cards above explain what these fields mean in practice.

4 categories

General Information

7 specs

Type	server
Designer	Intel
Launch Price	$800
Manufacturer	Intel
Release Date	2015-01-01
Architecture Codename	Ivy Bridge-EP (2013)
Performance Ranking Position	1495

Technical Specifications

14 specs

Cores	10
Threads	20
Die Size	160 mm2
L1 Cache	64 kB (per core)
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)
L3 Cache	25 MB (total)
Bus Speed	7.2 GT/s
Max Frequency	2.1 GHz
64-Bit Support	+
Base Frequency	1.7 GHz
Transistor Count	1,400 million
Process Technology	22 nm
Max Core Temperature	65 °C
Windows 11 Compatible	-