Intel Xeon E5-1650 v4 vs Intel Xeon E5-2618L v3 Comparison

The Intel Xeon E5-2618L v3 and Intel Xeon E5-1650 v4 are both LGA 2011-3 processors, but they represent different design trade-offs. The E5-2618L v3 is an 8-core Haswell-EP part with a 75 W TDP, while the E5-1650 v4 is a 6-core Broadwell-EP part with a 140 W TDP. In the database's head-to-head Cinebench results, the E5-2618L v3 wins every comparison, despite its lower clock speeds and older process node.

The Verdict

For anyone choosing strictly from the recorded data, the Intel Xeon E5-2618L v3 is the stronger performer. It wins all six head-to-head Cinebench tests, with margins between 10.3% and 10.6%. Its average benchmark score is 3066, compared with 2978 for the E5-1650 v4. Both sit at the 52nd percentile among all CPUs in the database. The E5-2618L v3 also has more cores (8 vs 6) and more L3 cache (20 MB vs 15 MB). The E5-1650 v4 offers higher clock speeds and memory bandwidth, but those advantages do not appear in the Cinebench results.

The nearest-rival data reinforces the gap. The E5-2618L v3's average score of 3066 ties the AMD Ryzen 7 4980U at 3066, and it sits 0.1% below the AMD Ryzen 7 1800X at 3068. The E5-1650 v4's average of 2978 is 0.3% below the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5675U at 2988 and 0.5% above the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 4750U at 2965. The E5-1650 v4 is the only one with Geekbench scores in the database (6060 multi-core, 1122 single-core), but no comparable Geekbench result exists for the E5-2618L v3, so that cannot be used for a direct comparison.

The verdict is clear: the E5-2618L v3 wins every measured head-to-head benchmark. The E5-1650 v4 has specification advantages, but the recorded performance data does not show a single win for it.

FAQ

Q: Which CPU wins in multi-core Cinebench R23?

A: The E5-2618L v3 scores 10601, while the E5-1650 v4 scores 9592, a 10.5% advantage for the E5-2618L v3.

Q: What is the difference in base clock?

A: The E5-2618L v3 has a 2.30 GHz base clock, while the E5-1650 v4 has a 3.60 GHz base clock. The E5-1650 v4 also boosts to 4.00 GHz versus 3.40 GHz.

Q: Do both support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both support ECC memory and use DDR4 with a quad-channel memory bus.

Q: Which has the larger L3 cache?

A: The E5-2618L v3 has 20 MB shared L3, while the E5-1650 v4 has 15 MB shared L3.

Q: What are the average benchmark scores?

A: The E5-2618L v3 averages 3066, and the E5-1650 v4 averages 2978.

Q: Are they on the same socket?

A: Yes, both use Intel Socket 2011-3.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different Intel microarchitectures. The E5-2618L v3 uses Haswell-EP on a 22 nm process, while the E5-1650 v4 uses Broadwell-EP on a 14 nm process. The E5-2618L v3 has 2,600 million transistors on a 356 mm² die; the E5-1650 v4 has 3,400 million transistors on a 246 mm² die. The newer process allows the E5-1650 v4 to pack more transistors into a smaller area, but it also has fewer cores.

Cache organization differs as well. Both have 64 KB L1 and 256 KB L2 per core, but the E5-2618L v3 has 20 MB shared L3, while the E5-1650 v4 has 15 MB shared L3. Memory bandwidth is higher on the E5-1650 v4 at 76.8 GB/s versus 59.7 GB/s, even though both use quad-channel DDR4. Both support ECC and PCIe Gen 3 with 40 lanes. The E5-2618L v3 is marked as a Server/Workstation part and remains Active in production; the E5-1650 v4 is marked as Desktop and is End-of-life. Release dates differ: the E5-2618L v3 launched in September 2014, the E5-1650 v4 in June 2016.

Specification Differences

| Field | E5-2618L v3 | E5-1650 v4 |

|---|---|---|

| Cores | 8 | 6 |

| Threads | 16 | 12 |

| Base clock | 2.30 GHz | 3.60 GHz |

| Boost clock | 3.40 GHz | 4.00 GHz |

| TDP | 75 W | 140 W |

| Process node | 22 nm | 14 nm |

| Transistors | 2,600 million | 3,400 million |

| Die size | 356 mm² | 246 mm² |

| L3 cache | 20 MB shared | 15 MB shared |

| Memory bandwidth | 59.7 GB/s | 76.8 GB/s |

| Release date | 2014-09-07 | 2016-06-19 |

| Market segment | Server/Workstation | Desktop |

| Production status | Active | End-of-life |

| Part number | SR200 | SR2P7 |

| Launch MSRP | $779 | $621 |

Both processors share the same socket, memory type, memory bus width, PCIe configuration, ECC support, and lack of integrated graphics. The differences above are the fields where the two parts diverge.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database records six Cinebench comparisons, and the E5-2618L v3 wins all six. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, it scores 1068 against 966, a 10.6% lead. In R15 single-core, it scores 150 against 136, a 10.3% lead. In R20 multi-core, it scores 4452 against 4028, a 10.5% lead. In R20 single-core, it scores 628 against 568, a 10.6% lead. In R23 multi-core, it scores 10601 against 9592, a 10.5% lead. In R23 single-core, it scores 1496 against 1354, a 10.5% lead.

The consistency is striking: every margin falls between 10.3% and 10.6%. The E5-1650 v4 has no wins in any recorded head-to-head test. The E5-2618L v3's advantage appears in both single-core and multi-core workloads, which suggests that the extra cores and larger L3 cache help across the board, even in tests that typically favor higher clock speeds. The E5-1650 v4 also has Geekbench scores in the database (6060 multi-core, 1122 single-core), but there is no corresponding E5-2618L v3 Geekbench result, so those cannot be compared directly.

Where Each One Wins

Based on the recorded head-to-head data, the E5-2618L v3 wins every benchmark category. It is the better choice for Cinebench workloads, both single-threaded and multi-threaded. Its wins are consistent across R15, R20, and R23. The E5-1650 v4 does not win any head-to-head comparison.

However, the E5-1650 v4 has specification advantages that may matter in other contexts. It has a higher base clock (3.60 GHz vs 2.30 GHz) and boost clock (4.00 GHz vs 3.40 GHz). It also has higher memory bandwidth (76.8 GB/s vs 59.7 GB/s) and a smaller, more advanced 14 nm process. It is the only one of the two with recorded Geekbench scores, though no direct comparison exists. For users who prioritize the measured Cinebench performance in this database, the E5-2618L v3 is the clear winner. For users who need higher memory bandwidth or a newer process node, the E5-1650 v4 offers those features, but the benchmark data does not show a performance win for it.