# Intel Xeon E3-1240L v5 vs Intel Xeon E5-2450

| CPU | Generation | Single-thread (est.) | Multi-thread (est.) | Cheapest / month | In stock |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Intel Xeon E3-1240L v5 | Sandy Bridge (2011) | 51 | 249 | €74.75 | 5 |
| Intel Xeon E5-2450 | Sandy Bridge (2012) | 51 | 499 | €229.87 | 4 |

Source: https://metal.market/compare/intel-xeon-e3-1240l-v5-vs-intel-xeon-e5-2450 · live data as of 2026-11-04 20:42 UTC · provider prices in EUR per month excl. VAT (buying through Metal Market adds a 10% service fee at checkout) · performance scores are estimates (Zen 2 core @ 3 GHz = 100).
