Xeon E5-2650 v2

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Xeon E5-2650 v2

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Xeon E5-2650 v2 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,891 Rank: 961
Rank Name Score Visual
957 Core i7-5650U 4,895
+0.1%
958 Core i3-7100H 4,894
+0.1%
959 Core i3-9100TE 4,893
+0%
960 Xeon W3690 4,892
+0%
961 Xeon E5-2650 v2 4,891
962 Core i5-5287U 4,890
+-0%
963 Pentium Gold G5400T 4,889
+-0%
964 Core i7-3820 4,889
+-0%
965 Athlon PRO 200GE 4,887
-0.1%
966 Core i3-7167U 4,887
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Xeon E5-2650 v2 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

5,011 Rank: 636
Rank Name Score Visual
632 Core i7-4790K 5,015
+0.1%
633 Core i7-8850H 5,013
+0%
634 Xeon Silver 4108 5,013
+0%
635 Xeon W3690 5,011
+0%
636 Xeon E5-2650 v2 5,011
637 Atom x5-Z8330 5,009
+-0%
638 Xeon E-2136 5,008
-0.1%
639 Core i5-10500 5,008
-0.1%
640 Ryzen 3 3300X 5,004
-0.1%
641 Xeon E-2176M 5,000
-0.2%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Xeon E5-2650 v2 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,811 Rank: 1067
Rank Name Score Visual
1063 Core i5-3380M 4,817
+0.1%
1064 Xeon D-2187NT 4,814
+0.1%
1065 Core i7-3630QM 4,814
+0.1%
1066 Xeon W3690 4,813
+0%
1067 Xeon E5-2650 v2 4,811
1068 EPYC 7501 4,809
+-0%
1069 Core i5-3570S 4,809
+-0%
1070 Xeon X5690 4,808
-0.1%
1071 Xeon E3-1290 4,801
-0.2%
1072 Core i7 965 4,796
-0.3%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Xeon E5-2650 v2 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,810 Rank: 521
Rank Name Score Visual
517 Core i7-5930K 4,815
+0.1%
518 Ryzen 5 1600 4,814
+0.1%
519 Xeon Silver 4110 4,811
+0%
520 Xeon D-1541 4,810
+0%
521 Xeon E5-2650 v2 4,810
522 Core i7-9850HE 4,809
+-0%
523 Xeon E5-2620 v4 4,808
+-0%
524 Xeon E5-2643 v2 4,808
+-0%
525 Core i5-9600KF 4,806
-0.1%
526 Core i5-9600K 4,806
-0.1%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Xeon E5-2650 v2 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,864 Rank: 502
Rank Name Score Visual
498 Core i5-10600T 4,871
+0.1%
499 Ryzen 3 3100 4,868
+0.1%
500 Xeon E5-1660 v2 4,866
+0%
501 Xeon E-2334 4,866
+0%
502 Xeon E5-2650 v2 4,864
503 Xeon D-1557 4,861
-0.1%
504 Core i7-10850H 4,859
-0.1%
505 Xeon E5-1650 v4 4,858
-0.1%
506 Core i7-10750H 4,857
-0.1%
507 Xeon E-2276M 4,856
-0.2%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Xeon E5-2650 v2 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,778 Rank: 608
Rank Name Score Visual
604 Core i7-4980HQ 4,780
+0%
605 Core i5-1038NG7 4,780
+0%
606 Xeon E-2224 4,778
+0%
607 Core i7-3960X 4,778
+0%
608 Xeon E5-2650 v2 4,778
609 Core i3-8350K 4,777
+-0%
610 Xeon E3-1270 v5 4,776
+-0%
611 Xeon E-2124 4,776
+-0%
612 Core i7-4870HQ 4,775
-0.1%
613 Ryzen 3 5425U 4,775
-0.1%

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Xeon E5-2650 v2 Details

The Intel Xeon E5-2650 v2, launched in September 2013, stands as a server-grade processor built on the Ivy Bridge-EP architecture, showcasing Intel's focus on performance and reliability in enterprise environments. With a base clock of 2.6 GHz and a turbo frequency reaching 3.4 GHz, the chip delivers a balanced blend of single-threaded responsiveness and multi-threaded throughput. Despite being over a decade old, it remains relevant in legacy systems and cost-sensitive workloads due to its robust feature set and support for dual-processor configurations. As of March 2026, this processor is no longer competitive with modern CPUs but still holds value in niche applications where cost, power efficiency, or compatibility outweigh raw performance.

At its core, the Xeon E5-2650 v2 features eight physical cores and supports Simultaneous Multithreading (SMT), enabling 16 hardware threads—effectively doubling the thread count for workloads that benefit from parallel processing. The chip operates on a 22 nm manufacturing process and contains 1.4 billion transistors, housed in a 160 mm² die. It supports up to 1.5 TB of DDR3 memory across a quad-channel memory interface, with ECC memory support, which is critical for mission-critical systems where data integrity is paramount. The processor is designed for Socket 2011 and has a TDP of 95 W, requiring adequate cooling for sustained operation, especially in multi-CPU setups.

The integrated cache hierarchy includes 61 MiB of L1 cache (0.061 MiB per core), 244 MiB of L2 cache (0.244 MiB per core), and a substantial 19.073 MiB of shared L3 cache, enhancing data access speed across cores. This large L3 cache, combined with the quad-channel memory controller, provides a solid foundation for memory-intensive tasks such as virtualization, databases, and scientific computing. The processor also supports PCIe 3.0, enabling high-speed connectivity for storage and expansion cards, and includes advanced virtualization features like VT-x and VT-d, making it ideal for virtualized environments.

In benchmark testing, the Xeon E5-2650 v2 achieves an overall PassMark score of 4891, ranking it #961 out of 2060 processors. Its single-core score of 4811 places it at #1067, indicating strong performance per core, while its multicore score of 5011 ranks it #635, reflecting its ability to scale across multiple threads. This performance places it behind modern consumer and server CPUs, particularly in the top 50 lists, where scores exceed 7,000 in multicore and 8,000 in single-core. Notably, it is outperformed by newer Intel Xeon models such as the Xeon Silver 4108 and Ryzen 3 3300X, but still holds its own against older generation CPUs like the Core i5-5287U and Xeon E3-1290.

Despite its age, the Xeon E5-2650 v2 remains a capable processor for workloads that do not require cutting-edge performance, such as small-scale virtualization, file serving, or legacy software environments. Its lack of integrated graphics means it relies on a discrete GPU, but its support for ECC memory and dual-socket scalability makes it a reliable choice in server environments. For users seeking value in older hardware or upgrading existing systems with minimal cost, the Xeon E5-2650 v2 offers a durable and feature-rich option, even as it falls far behind the latest processors in raw computational power.
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Intel Xeon E5-2650 v2

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Xeon E5-2650 v2
Cores: 8
Threads: 16
Base Frequency: 2600 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 26x (locked)
Core Name: Ivy Bridge-EP
Socket: Socket 2011
Package:
Target Segment: Server
TDP: 95 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 62.464 KiB
L2 Cache: 0.244 MiB
L3 Cache: 19.073 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3

Physical Specifications

Process: 22 nm
Die Area: 160 mm²
Manufacturer: Intel

CPU Features

MMX EMMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX AVX2 ABM BMI1 BMI2 FMA3 AES RdRand ADX CLMUL F16C x86-16 x86-32 x86-64 Real Protected SMM FPU NX EIST TXT VT-x VT-d EPT SSE4a SHA AMD-Vi AMD-V TSME SenseMI SMT SME SEV
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