Xeon E5-2650L v2

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

4,431 Rank: 1358
Rank Name Score Visual
1354 Pentium G870 4,434
+0.1%
1355 Xeon E5640 4,434
+0.1%
1356 A10-9630P 4,432
+0%
1357 Xeon E5440 4,432
+0%
1358 Xeon E5-2650L v2 4,431
1359 Core i5-2390T 4,431
+0%
1360 Athlon X4 840 4,431
+0%
1361 Pentium 4415U 4,430
+-0%
1362 Phenom II X4 B55 4,428
-0.1%
1363 Core i3-2120T 4,427
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

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

4,887 Rank: 743
Rank Name Score Visual
739 Core i5-1035G1 4,890
+0.1%
740 Xeon E3-1535M V5 4,890
+0.1%
741 Xeon E3-1545M v5 4,888
+0%
742 Core i7-970 4,888
+0%
743 Xeon E5-2650L v2 4,887
744 Core i7-6820HK 4,886
+-0%
745 Xeon E3-1230 V2 4,886
+-0%
746 Xeon E3-1276 v3 4,885
+-0%
747 Core i5-9400 4,884
-0.1%
748 Core i5-10200H 4,884
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

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

4,127 Rank: 1653
Rank Name Score Visual
1649 Core 2 Duo P8600 4,131
+0.1%
1650 A6-9200 4,130
+0.1%
1651 Xeon X3220 4,129
+0%
1652 Phenom II X3 710 4,128
+0%
1653 Xeon E5-2650L v2 4,127
1654 Phenom II N830 4,126
+-0%
1655 Celeron J4105 4,125
+-0%
1656 Intel Core i5-480M 4,123
-0.1%
1657 Athlon II X3 425 4,122
-0.1%
1658 Phenom 9150e 4,122
-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 E5-2650L v2 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,746 Rank: 587
Rank Name Score Visual
583 Xeon E-2244G 4,748
+0%
584 Xeon E-2174G 4,747
+0%
585 Core i7-7700K 4,747
+0%
586 Core i5-8500B 4,746
+0%
587 Xeon E5-2650L v2 4,746
588 Core i7-5775R 4,744
+-0%
589 Core i7-3960X 4,744
+-0%
590 Core i7-8559U 4,743
-0.1%
591 Xeon D-1539 4,743
-0.1%
592 Xeon E3-1285 v6 4,742
-0.1%

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Data Processing

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

4,767 Rank: 590
Rank Name Score Visual
586 Xeon E5-2620 v4 4,771
+0.1%
587 Xeon E-2274G 4,770
+0.1%
588 Ryzen 5 3550H 4,768
+0%
589 Core i3-10300 4,768
+0%
590 Xeon E5-2650L v2 4,767
591 Ryzen 5 1400 4,766
+-0%
592 Xeon E-2174G 4,765
+-0%
593 Xeon E-2134 4,761
-0.1%
594 Xeon E-2144G 4,760
-0.1%
595 Core i5-8500 4,760
-0.1%

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Physics & Compute

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

4,733 Rank: 678
Rank Name Score Visual
674 Xeon E5-2609 v4 4,736
+0.1%
675 Core i7-8706G 4,735
+0%
676 Core i7-1065G7 4,734
+0%
677 Xeon E3-1271 v3 4,733
+0%
678 Xeon E5-2650L v2 4,733
679 Xeon E3-1225 v5 4,732
+-0%
680 Xeon D-2123IT 4,732
+-0%
681 Core i5-9400H 4,731
+-0%
682 Core i7-7700T 4,731
+-0%
683 Xeon E3-1270 v3 4,731
+-0%

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Xeon E5-2650L v2 Details

Built on Intel's Ivy Bridge-EP architecture at a 22 nm process node, the Xeon E5-2650L v2 is a server-grade processor that was launched in September 2013. As of early 2026, this represents a nearly 13-year-old design, placing it firmly in the category of legacy hardware. Despite its age, the processor maintains relevance in specific server and workstation environments due to its multi-core design and support for ECC memory, which is critical for mission-critical applications. It is part of Intel's Xeon E5 lineup, targeting enterprise workloads requiring reliability and scalability.

The Xeon E5-2650L v2 features 10 physical cores and 20 threads thanks to Intel Hyper-Threading, allowing it to efficiently handle multithreaded workloads. It operates at a base frequency of 1.7 GHz, with a clock multiplier locked at 17, which limits overclocking potential. The processor is fabricated using 1.4 billion transistors and includes a substantial 23.842 MiB of L3 cache, along with 0.061 MiB of L1 and 0.244 MiB of L2 cache. It supports quad-channel DDR3 memory and is designed for the Socket 2011 platform, enabling dual-processor (SMP) configurations for higher performance. The TDP of 70 W reflects a balanced power profile for server environments, and the lack of integrated graphics means a discrete GPU is required for visual output.

In terms of supported features, the processor includes advanced instruction sets such as AVX, AVX2, AES-NI, and BMI1/BMI2, enhancing performance in encryption, scientific computing, and data processing. It also supports hardware virtualization technologies like VT-x and VT-d, along with IOMMU for direct hardware access in virtual machines, making it suitable for virtualized data centers. However, due to its age, it lacks newer technologies such as AVX-512 and PCIe 4.0, which are common in modern CPUs.

Benchmarking data reveals that the Xeon E5-2650L v2 achieves an overall score of 4,431, ranking it #1358 out of 2060 processors. Its single-core performance scores 4,127, placing it #1653, while its multicore score reaches 4,887, ranking #743. This indicates that the processor is strongest in multicore performance relative to its peers, though it lags significantly behind modern CPUs in single-threaded tasks. Compared to its closest competitors in the same benchmark list—such as the Xeon E3-1545M v5 and Core i5-1035G1—it holds a competitive edge in multicore throughput but falls short in single-core efficiency.

Given its age and specifications, the Xeon E5-2650L v2 is best suited for legacy server environments, light virtualization, or as a cost-effective upgrade in low-demand workstations. It may still be found in older enterprise systems where ECC memory and SMP support are essential, but it is no longer competitive in high-performance computing or modern desktop applications. As of February 2026, it serves more as a reliable workhorse than a performance leader.
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Intel Xeon E5-2650L v2

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Xeon E5-2650L v2
Cores: 10
Threads: 20
Base Frequency: 1700 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 17x (locked)
Core Name: Ivy Bridge-EP
Socket: Socket 2011
Package:
Target Segment: Server
TDP: 70 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 62.464 KiB
L2 Cache: 0.244 MiB
L3 Cache: 23.842 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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