Core 7 160UL vs Xeon E5-2643 v4

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2643 v4

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

29271%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

5527%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

4910%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

3793%

#528

Xeon E5-2687W v3

MSRP: $2141|Avg: $749

96%

#529

Xeon Max 9480

MSRP: $12980|Avg: $12980

90%

#530

Xeon E5-2689 v4

MSRP: $2723|Avg: $100

88%

#531

EPYC 7543

MSRP: $10257|Avg: $468

86%

#947

Xeon E5-2643 v4

MSRP: $1552|Avg: $555

100%

#949

Xeon E5-2630 v2

MSRP: $1069|Avg: $1224

99%

#953

Xeon E5-1620

MSRP: $885|Avg: $70

93%

#955

Xeon E5462

MSRP: $342|Avg: $45

91%

#958

Xeon E5-4650 v2

MSRP: $1723|Avg: $48

89%

#959

Xeon E5-1620 v4

MSRP: $1166|Avg: $160

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Core 7 160UL (2024) utilizes 10 nm technology and DDR4, DDR5, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core 7 160UL	Xeon E5-2643 v4
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($555)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-PS (2024) / 10 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-2643 v4 (2016) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core 7 160UL	Xeon E5-2643 v4
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($555)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core 7 160UL and Xeon E5-2643 v4

Core 7 160UL

The Core 7 160UL is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 April 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-PS (2024) architecture. It features 10 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 5.2 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 11,043 points. Launch price was $149.

Xeon E5-2643 v4

The Xeon E5-2643 v4 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 June 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 20 MB. L2 cache: 1.5 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 135 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 11,024 points. Launch price was $1,552.

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Processing Power

The Core 7 160UL packs 10 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon E5-2643 v4 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core 7 160UL has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.2 GHz on the Core 7 160UL versus 3.7 GHz on the Xeon E5-2643 v4 — a 33.7% clock advantage for the Core 7 160UL (base: 1.8 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Core 7 160UL uses the Raptor Lake-PS (2024) architecture (10 nm), while the Xeon E5-2643 v4 uses Broadwell (2015−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core 7 160UL scores 11,043 against the Xeon E5-2643 v4's 11,024 — a 0.2% lead for the Core 7 160UL. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core 7 160UL vs 20 MB on the Xeon E5-2643 v4.

Feature	Core 7 160UL	Xeon E5-2643 v4
Cores / Threads	10 / 12+67%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	5.2 GHz+41%	3.7 GHz
Base Clock	1.8 GHz	3.4 GHz+89%
L3 Cache	12 MB (total)	20 MB+67%
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)	1.5 MB+20%
Process	10 nm-29%	14 nm
Architecture	Raptor Lake-PS (2024)	Broadwell (2015−2019)
PassMark	11,043	11,024

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Memory & Platform

The Core 7 160UL uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon E5-2643 v4 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.