Intel Core i5-8269U vs Intel Xeon E5-4610 v3 Comparison

The Verdict

The recorded data places the Intel Xeon E5-4610 v3 ahead in every single benchmark comparison against the Intel Core i5-8269U. Across six Cinebench tests, the Xeon wins all six, with margins ranging from 1.6% to 2.4%. The average benchmark score for the Xeon is 1777, while the Core i5-8269U sits at 1748, a gap of roughly 1.7%. Both processors occupy the 41st percentile among all CPUs in the database, meaning they land in the same overall performance tier despite their very different designs.

For users choosing between them, the data points to a clear split. The Xeon E5-4610 v3 is the safer pick for multi-threaded server or workstation workloads where the 10-core, 20-thread configuration and quad-channel DDR4 memory support matter. The Core i5-8269U, despite losing every head-to-head test, remains a credible mobile option: its 4-core, 8-thread layout with a 4.20 GHz boost clock delivers nearly identical Cinebench scores, within 2.4% of the Xeon in all cases. The i5-8269U also integrates Iris Pro Plus graphics, which the Xeon lacks entirely. If the workload is single-socket, power-constrained, or requires integrated graphics, the Core i5-8269U is the logical choice. If the workload demands ECC memory, 40 PCIe lanes, or the Xeon's larger 25 MB shared L3 cache, the E5-4610 v3 is the only option. The data shows no scenario where the Core i5 wins on raw compute, but the mobile chip's lower 28 W TDP and active production status make it the more practical modern purchase for portable systems.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from entirely different Intel design lineages. The Xeon E5-4610 v3 uses the Haswell-EP architecture on a 22 nm process node, with a die size of 356 mm² and 2,600 million transistors. It is built for the Intel Socket 2011-3 platform and targets the Server/Workstation market segment. The Core i5-8269U uses the Kaby Lake-R architecture (specifically Kaby Lake-U Refresh) on a 14 nm process node, with a die size of 123 mm². It is a mobile part mounted on Intel BGA 1356 and belongs to the Mobile segment.

The core counts diverge sharply. The Xeon offers 10 cores and 20 threads, while the Core i5 provides 4 cores and 8 threads. Cache hierarchies differ in scale: both share 64 KB L1 and 256 KB L2 per core, but the Xeon's L3 is 25 MB shared, compared to the Core i5's 6 MB shared. The Xeon also supports quad-channel DDR4 memory with a rated bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s, while the Core i5 lists DDR4 support but no memory bus width or bandwidth figure in the database. ECC memory is supported on the Xeon, not on the Core i5. The Xeon exposes Gen 3 PCIe with 40 lanes (CPU only), while the Core i5 has no PCIe information recorded.

The production statuses differ: the Xeon is marked end-of-life, released on 2015-05-31, while the Core i5 is active, released on 2018-04-04. The Xeon's base clock is 1700.00 MHz with no boost clock listed, whereas the Core i5's base clock is 2600 MHz with a 4.20 GHz boost. The Xeon carries a launch MSRP of $1219; the Core i5 has no launch MSRP recorded. The Xeon has a part number (SR22S), while the Core i5 does not. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Xeon E5-4610 v3 has 10 cores and 20 threads. The Intel Core i5-8269U has 4 cores and 8 threads.

Q: Does the Core i5-8269U support ECC memory?

A: No. The database lists ECC memory support as true for the Xeon E5-4610 v3 and false for the Core i5-8269U.

Q: How much L3 cache does each processor have?

A: The Xeon E5-4610 v3 has 25 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core i5-8269U has 6 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Which processor has integrated graphics?

A: Only the Core i5-8269U has integrated graphics, listed as Iris Pro Plus. The Xeon E5-4610 v3 has no integrated graphics recorded.

Q: What is the average benchmark score difference between the two?

A: The Xeon E5-4610 v3 averages 1777, while the Core i5-8269U averages 1748. The Xeon is ahead by 29 points, about 1.7%.

Q: Are both processors in the same performance percentile?

A: Yes. Both are recorded at the 41st percentile among all CPUs in the database.

Specification Differences

The following fields differ between the two processors in the database:

• Cores: Xeon E5-4610 v3 has 10; Core i5-8269U has 4
• Threads: Xeon has 20; Core i5 has 8
• Base Clock: Xeon is 1700.00 MHz; Core i5 is 2600 MHz
• Boost Clock: Xeon has none listed; Core i5 has 4.20 GHz
• TDP: Xeon is 105 W; Core i5 is 28 W
• Socket: Xeon uses Intel Socket 2011-3; Core i5 uses Intel BGA 1356
• Architecture: Xeon is Haswell; Core i5 is Kaby Lake
• Codename: Xeon is Haswell-EP; Core i5 is Kaby Lake-R
• Generation: Xeon is "Xeon E5 (Haswell-EP)"; Core i5 is "Core i5 (Kaby Lake-U Refresh)"
• Process Node: Xeon is 22 nm; Core i5 is 14 nm
• Transistors: Xeon has 2,600 million; Core i5 has none recorded
• Die Size: Xeon is 356 mm²; Core i5 is 123 mm²
• L3 Cache: Xeon is 25 MB shared; Core i5 is 6 MB shared
• Memory Bus: Xeon is quad-channel; Core i5 has none recorded
• Memory Bandwidth: Xeon is 51.2 GB/s; Core i5 has none recorded
• ECC Memory: Xeon supports it; Core i5 does not
• PCIe: Xeon has Gen 3, 40 lanes (CPU only); Core i5 has none recorded
• Integrated Graphics: Xeon has none; Core i5 has Iris Pro Plus
• Market Segment: Xeon is Server/Workstation; Core i5 is Mobile
• Production Status: Xeon is end-of-life; Core i5 is active
• Release Date: Xeon is 2015-05-31; Core i5 is 2018-04-04
• Launch MSRP: Xeon is $1219; Core i5 has none recorded
• Part Number: Xeon is SR22S; Core i5 has none recorded

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Xeon E5-4610 v3 wins all six recorded Cinebench comparisons. The smallest margin appears in the R15 multicore test, where the Xeon scores 619 against the Core i5's 609, a 1.6% lead. The largest margin is in R15 singlecore, where the Xeon scores 87 versus 85, a 2.4% advantage. The other four tests cluster tightly: R20 multicore shows the Xeon at 2580 against 2538 (1.7%), R20 singlecore shows 364 versus 358 (1.7%), R23 multicore shows 6144 versus 6044 (1.7%), and R23 singlecore shows 867 versus 853 (1.6%).

What stands out is the consistency of the margins. Across all six tests, the Xeon leads by between 1.6% and 2.4%, never exceeding a 3% gap. This is a narrow but uniform advantage. The Xeon's 10-core, 20-thread configuration does not translate into a dominant multicore lead over the Core i5's 4-core, 8-thread design. In R23 multicore, the Xeon's 6144 score is only 100 points above the Core i5's 6044. In R15 multicore, the difference is just 10 points. The singlecore results are similarly close: 87 versus 85 in R15, 364 versus 358 in R20, 867 versus 853 in R23.

The nearest rivals for each chip reinforce the picture. The Xeon's closest competitor is the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 1300, with an average score of 1778 and a delta of -0.1%, meaning the Ryzen is essentially tied. The Intel Xeon E5-2637 v3 trails at 1773 (delta 0.2%), and the Intel Core i7-4870HQ sits at 1769 (delta 0.4%). The AMD Ryzen 3 3200GE is slightly ahead at 1787 (delta -0.6%). For the Core i5-8269U, the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE is the nearest rival at 1750 (delta -0.1%), followed by the Intel Core i7-980X at 1746 (delta 0.1%), the Intel Core i5-6600 at 1744 (delta 0.3%), and the AMD Ryzen 3 4300U at 1742 (delta 0.4%). Both chips sit within a narrow band of roughly 45 points of their nearest rivals, confirming that neither has a decisive edge over its direct competition.

The practical takeaway from the head-to-head data is that the Xeon's architectural advantages, more cores, more cache, and quad-channel memory, do not produce a large performance gap in Cinebench. The Core i5-8269U's higher base clock and boost clock compensate for its fewer cores, keeping the scores nearly level. The Xeon wins, but only by a hair in every test. For workloads that scale beyond Cinebench's thread count, the Xeon's 20 threads may offer more headroom, but the recorded data does not demonstrate that advantage here. The Core i5-8269U, meanwhile, delivers 96% to 98% of the Xeon's performance in these tests while consuming far less power (28 W versus 105 W) and including integrated graphics. The database shows a processor tie in percentile terms: both at 41, both with average scores within 29 points of each other. The Xeon is the nominal winner, but the Core i5 is the more versatile mobile part.