Xeon E5-2650 v4

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Xeon E5-2650 v4

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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 v4 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

5,029 Rank: 853
Rank Name Score Visual
849 Core i7-4770HQ 5,032
+0.1%
850 Core i5-4460S 5,031
+0%
851 Core i7-4600M 5,031
+0%
852 Xeon Silver 4110 5,030
+0%
853 Xeon E5-2650 v4 5,029
854 Core i5-6440EQ 5,028
+-0%
855 Pentium G4600T 5,027
+-0%
856 Core i7-4610M 5,027
+-0%
857 Core i7-6700TE 5,026
-0.1%
858 Xeon E5-4650 v4 5,026
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Xeon E5-2650 v4 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

5,189 Rank: 519
Rank Name Score Visual
515 Xeon E-2126G 5,198
+0.2%
516 Ryzen 5 1600X 5,194
+0.1%
517 Xeon E5-2697 v2 5,193
+0.1%
518 Xeon E5-2603 v4 5,191
+0%
519 Xeon E5-2650 v4 5,189
520 Ryzen 3 7440U 5,187
+-0%
521 Ryzen 5 3500X 5,186
-0.1%
522 Core i7-10850H 5,186
-0.1%
523 Xeon D-1531 5,184
-0.1%
524 Ryzen 7 PRO 4750U 5,184
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Xeon E5-2650 v4 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,923 Rank: 992
Rank Name Score Visual
988 Core i7-8665U 4,932
+0.2%
989 Ryzen 5 2500U 4,931
+0.2%
990 Core i7-3820 4,927
+0.1%
991 Core i7-3720QM 4,926
+0.1%
992 Xeon E5-2650 v4 4,923
993 Pentium G3450 4,922
+-0%
994 Core i5-3360M 4,921
+-0%
995 Pentium Gold G6405 4,920
-0.1%
996 EPYC 7302 4,919
-0.1%
997 Xeon E5-4669 v4 4,919
-0.1%

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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 v4 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,977 Rank: 400
Rank Name Score Visual
396 Xeon E5-1680 v4 4,983
+0.1%
397 Xeon E5-2650L v4 4,982
+0.1%
398 Ryzen 7 2700X 4,980
+0.1%
399 Xeon E5-2667 v4 4,977
+0%
400 Xeon E5-2650 v4 4,977
401 Core i9-10980HK 4,972
-0.1%
402 Xeon E5-2666 v3 4,971
-0.1%
403 Xeon E-2286M 4,970
-0.1%
404 Xeon E5-2648L v4 4,969
-0.2%
405 Xeon E5-2670 v3 4,967
-0.2%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Xeon E5-2650 v4 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,989 Rank: 425
Rank Name Score Visual
421 Core i7-6900K 4,997
+0.2%
422 Ryzen 5 1600 4,997
+0.2%
423 Core i7-5960X 4,993
+0.1%
424 Ryzen 5 4600U 4,992
+0.1%
425 Xeon E5-2650 v4 4,989
426 Core i7-10875H 4,987
+-0%
427 Core i7-10870H 4,986
-0.1%
428 Core 5 120U 4,985
-0.1%
429 Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 4,983
-0.1%
430 Core i9-10885H 4,979
-0.2%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Xeon E5-2650 v4 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,965 Rank: 415
Rank Name Score Visual
411 Core i7-8700K 4,970
+0.1%
412 Core i7-10875H 4,967
+0%
413 Ryzen 5 4600G 4,967
+0%
414 Xeon E-2336 4,967
+0%
415 Xeon E5-2650 v4 4,965
416 EPYC 7251 4,965
+0%
417 Core i9-10885H 4,963
+-0%
418 Xeon E5-2648L v4 4,962
-0.1%
419 Xeon E-2186G 4,961
-0.1%
420 Ryzen 7 7730U 4,960
-0.1%

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Xeon E5-2650 v4 Details

The Xeon E5-2650 v4 stands as a robust server-grade processor from Intel's Broadwell EP lineup, released in 2016. Though now over seven years old, it remains relevant in enterprise environments where stability and compatibility with legacy systems are prioritized. Positioned in the server segment, this CPU is built on a 14 nm process and features a 12-core, 24-thread configuration, enabling efficient multitasking and workloads that benefit from simultaneous multithreading. With a base clock of 2.2 GHz and a turbo boost up to 2.9 GHz, it delivers balanced performance for data center applications and virtualization. The processor operates at a 105 W TDP, making it suitable for systems with adequate cooling infrastructure, and supports up to 1.5 TB of DDR4 memory across four channels, with a maximum bandwidth of 9600 MT/s via QPI links. It integrates the Intel vPro platform and includes advanced features such as AVX-2, AES-NI, and Intel VT-x, ensuring strong security and virtualization support.

In benchmark testing, the Xeon E5-2650 v4 achieves an overall score of 5029, placing it at #853 among 2060 processors, with a single-core score of 4923 (#992) and a multicore score of 5189 (#519 of 2060). These results indicate that while its single-core performance is competitive with some modern mobile and desktop chips, its true strength lies in its multicore capabilities. It outperforms several contemporary CPUs like the Core i7-10850H and Core i7-10875H in multicore tasks, though it falls short of top-tier offerings like the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX or Core Ultra 9 285K. In comparison to its immediate peers, the Xeon E5-2650 v4 is slightly slower than the Xeon E5-2697 v2 and Xeon E5-2603 v4, both of which are in the same performance tier but offer higher base clocks.

The processor's cache hierarchy includes 3 MiB of L2 cache and a substantial 30 MiB L3 cache, which significantly aids in reducing memory latency for large datasets. It supports up to 40 PCIe lanes and features Intel’s Turbo Boost 2.0 and Enhanced SpeedStep technologies, allowing dynamic frequency adjustments based on workload and power consumption. Despite lacking integrated graphics, its robust feature set makes it ideal for servers, workstations, and high-performance computing systems where discrete GPUs are used. As of March 2026, the Xeon E5-2650 v4 remains a viable option for organizations needing reliable, scalable compute power without the premium cost of newer architectures, particularly in applications such as virtualization, database management, and light scientific computing.
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Intel Xeon E5-2650 v4

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Xeon E5-2650 v4
Family: Xeon
Series: E5-2000
Model Number: E5-2650
Cores: 12
Threads: 24
Base Frequency: 2200 MHz
Turbo Frequency (1 core): 2900 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 22x (locked)
Microarchitecture: Broadwell
Core Name: Broadwell
Core Family: 6
Core Model: 4F
Chipset: C610
Target Segment: Server
Max CPUs: 2
TDP: 105 W
Release Price: $1,166.00

Cache Specifications

L1 Instruction Cache: 384 KiB (8-way set associative)
L1 Data Cache: 384 KiB (8-way set associative)
L2 Cache: 3 MiB (8-way set associative)
L3 Cache: 30 MiB (20-way set associative)

Memory Specifications

Maximum Memory: 1,536 GB

Physical Specifications

Process: 14 nm
Die Area: 306.18 mm²
Transistor Count: 4.70 billion
Manufacturer: Intel
Technology: CMOS
Word Size: 64-bit
ISA: x86-64 (x86)

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 HT TBT 2.0 EIST TXT vPro VT-x VT-d EPT AVX-512 AVX512F AVX512CD AVX512BW AVX512DQ AVX512VL TSX TBMT 3.0

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