Intel Xeon E5-2650

Intel Xeon E5-2650

About processor

The Intel Xeon E5-2650 processor is a powerful and efficient CPU designed for server use. With a total of 8 cores and 16 threads, this processor offers impressive multi-threaded performance, making it ideal for demanding server workloads. The base frequency of 2 GHz can be boosted up to 2.8 GHz, providing a significant increase in performance when needed. The 20MB of L3 cache ensures that data can be accessed quickly, further improving overall performance. With a TDP of 95W, the Xeon E5-2650 strikes a good balance between performance and power efficiency, making it suitable for use in a variety of server environments. In terms of benchmarks, the Geekbench 6 scores of 512 for single-core performance and 4542 for multi-core performance reflect the processor's exceptional capabilities. Overall, the Intel Xeon E5-2650 processor offers a compelling combination of high performance, multi-threaded capabilities, and power efficiency, making it a solid choice for server applications where reliability and scalability are paramount. Whether for virtualization, data analytics, or other demanding workloads, the Xeon E5-2650 is more than up to the task.

Basic

Label Name
Intel
Platform
Server
Launch Date
March 2012
Model Name
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The Intel processor number is just one of several factors - along with processor brand, system configurations, and system-level benchmarks - to be considered when choosing the right processor for your computing needs.
Xeon E5-2650
Code Name
Sandy Bridge-EP

CPU Specifications

Total Cores
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Cores is a hardware term that describes the number of independent central processing units in a single computing component (die or chip).
8
Total Threads
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Where applicable, Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology is only available on Performance-cores.
16
Performance-core Base Frequency
2 GHz
Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency
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Maximum P-core turbo frequency derived from Intel® Turbo Boost Technology.
2.8 GHz
L1 Cache
64K per core
L2 Cache
256K per core
L3 Cache
20MB shared
CPU Socket
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The socket is the component that provides the mechanical and electrical connections between the processor and motherboard.
Intel Socket 2011
Technology
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Lithography refers to the semiconductor technology used to manufacture an integrated circuit, and is reported in nanometer (nm), indicative of the size of features built on the semiconductor.
32 nm
TDP
95 W

Memory Specifications

Memory Type
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Intel® processors come in four different types: Single Channel, Dual Channel, Triple Channel, and Flex Mode. Maximum supported memory speed may be lower when populating multiple DIMMs per channel on products that support multiple memory channels.
DDR3
Memory Channels
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The number of memory channels refers to the bandwidth operation for real world application.
4

GPU Specifications

Integrated Graphics Model
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An integrated GPU refers to the graphics core that is integrated into the CPU processor. Leveraging the processor's powerful computational capabilities and intelligent power efficiency management, it delivers outstanding graphics performance and a smooth application experience at a lower power consumption.
N/A

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6
Single Core Score
512
Geekbench 6
Multi Core Score
4542
Geekbench 5
Single Core Score
563
Geekbench 5
Multi Core Score
1682
Passmark CPU
Single Core Score
1722
Passmark CPU
Multi Core Score
13765

Compared to Other CPU

Geekbench 6 Single Core
512 -0%
511 -0.2%
Geekbench 6 Multi Core
4533 -0.2%
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
1692 +0.6%
1680 -0.1%
1677 -0.3%
Passmark CPU Single Core
1720 -0.1%
Passmark CPU Multi Core
13780 +0.1%
13745 -0.1%
13679 -0.6%