Xeon E5-2650L v2 vs i5-5200U

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-5200U
2015
2 cores / 4 threads, 15 Watt
1.57
Xeon E5-2650L v2
2013
10 cores / 20 threads, 70 Watt
4.78
+204%

Xeon E5-2650L v2 outperforms Core i5-5200U by a whopping 204% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-5200U and Xeon E5-2650L v2 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking21151261
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopServer
SeriesIntel Core i5no data
Power efficiency9.916.46
Architecture codenameBroadwell-U (2015)Ivy Bridge-EP (2013)
Release date1 March 2015 (9 years ago)1 September 2013 (11 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$281no data

Detailed specifications

Core i5-5200U and Xeon E5-2650L v2 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores2 (Dual-core)10 (Deca-Core)
Threads420
Base clock speed2.2 GHz1.7 GHz
Boost clock speed2.7 GHz2.1 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/s7.2 GT/s
L1 cache64K (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)256 KB (per core)
L3 cache3 MB (shared)25 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm22 nm
Die size82 mm2160 mm2
Maximum core temperature105 °C65 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)105 °Cno data
Number of transistors1300 Million1,400 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-5200U and Xeon E5-2650L v2 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration12
SocketFCBGA1168FCLGA2011
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt70 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-5200U and Xeon E5-2650L v2. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® AVX
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access+-
Smart Response+no data
Demand Based Switchingno data+
PAEno data46 Bit
FDI+no data
Fast Memory Access+no data

Security technologies

Core i5-5200U and Xeon E5-2650L v2 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+
EDB++
Secure Key++
Identity Protection+-
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-5200U and Xeon E5-2650L v2 are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-5200U and Xeon E5-2650L v2. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3
Maximum memory size16 GB768 GB
Max memory channels24
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s51.2 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 5500no data
Max video memory16 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency900 MHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-5200U and Xeon E5-2650L v2 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-5200U and Xeon E5-2650L v2 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.42560X1600@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort3840x2160@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-5200U and Xeon E5-2650L v2 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX11.2/12no data
OpenGL4.3no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-5200U and Xeon E5-2650L v2.

PCIe version2.03.0
PCI Express lanes1240

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i5-5200U 1.57
Xeon E5-2650L v2 4.78
+204%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i5-5200U 2498
Xeon E5-2650L v2 7586
+204%

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i5-5200U 787
+120%
Xeon E5-2650L v2 358

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i5-5200U 1511
Xeon E5-2650L v2 2533
+67.6%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.57 4.78
Recency 1 March 2015 1 September 2013
Physical cores 2 10
Threads 4 20
Chip lithography 14 nm 22 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 15 Watt 70 Watt

i5-5200U has an age advantage of 1 year, a 57.1% more advanced lithography process, and 366.7% lower power consumption.

Xeon E5-2650L v2, on the other hand, has a 204.5% higher aggregate performance score, and 400% more physical cores and 400% more threads.

The Xeon E5-2650L v2 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-5200U in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i5-5200U is a notebook processor while Xeon E5-2650L v2 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-5200U and Xeon E5-2650L v2, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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