Core i5-1140G7 vs Xeon E3-1270 v5

Core i5-1140G7

4 Cores8 Thrd5 WWMax: 4.2 GHz2020

Xeon E3-1270 v5

4 Cores8 Thrd80 WWMax: 4 GHz2015

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-1140G7

4 / 8

8,471

+1.8%

8,318

0.0%

About PassMark

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. The Core i5-1140G7 is positioned at rank 727 and the Xeon E3-1270 v5 is on rank 347, so the Xeon E3-1270 v5 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-1140G7

#715

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1039%

#716

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1024%

#717

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

940%

#718

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

936%

#719

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

927%

#721

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

895%

#722

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

858%

#723

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

857%

#724

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

834%

#727

Core i5-1140G7

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E3-1270 v5

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

4997%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

943%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

838%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

648%

#253

Xeon W-2150B

MSRP: $499|Avg: $400

99%

#255

Xeon 6517P

MSRP: $1195|Avg: $1195

98%

#347

Xeon E3-1270 v5

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#362

Xeon E5-2667 v2

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Core i5-1140G7 (2020) utilizes 10 nm SuperFin technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i5-1140G7	Xeon E3-1270 v5
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Tiger Lake-UP4 (2020−2021) / 10 nm SuperFin)	🛑 Legacy (Skylake-DT (2015) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E3-1270 v5 (2015) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR4-1866/2133, DDR3L-1333/1600, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i5-1140G7	Xeon E3-1270 v5
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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.

Core i5-1140G7 Benchmark Check

Xeon E3-1270 v5 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-1140G7 and Xeon E3-1270 v5

Core i5-1140G7

The Core i5-1140G7 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 September 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Tiger Lake-UP4 (2020−2021) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. L2 cache: 5 MB. Built on 10 nm SuperFin process technology. Socket: FCBGA1598. Thermal design power (TDP): 5 MB + 8 MB. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 8,471 points. Launch price was $149.

Xeon E3-1270 v5

The Xeon E3-1270 v5 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 19 October 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Skylake-DT (2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1866/2133, DDR3L-1333/1600. Passmark benchmark score: 8,318 points. Launch price was $339.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i5-1140G7 and Xeon E3-1270 v5 share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the Core i5-1140G7 versus 4 GHz on the Xeon E3-1270 v5 — a 4.9% clock advantage for the Core i5-1140G7 (base: 1.8 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Core i5-1140G7 uses the Tiger Lake-UP4 (2020−2021) architecture (10 nm SuperFin), while the Xeon E3-1270 v5 uses Skylake-DT (2015) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-1140G7 scores 8,471 against the Xeon E3-1270 v5's 8,318 — a 1.8% lead for the Core i5-1140G7. L3 cache: 8 MB on the Core i5-1140G7 vs 8 MB (total) on the Xeon E3-1270 v5.

Feature	Core i5-1140G7	Xeon E3-1270 v5
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	4.2 GHz+5%	4 GHz
Base Clock	1.8 GHz	3.6 GHz+100%
L3 Cache	8 MB	8 MB (total)
L2 Cache	5 MB+1900%	256 kB (per core)
Process	10 nm SuperFin-29%	14 nm
Architecture	Tiger Lake-UP4 (2020−2021)	Skylake-DT (2015)
PassMark	8,471+2%	8,318

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-1140G7 uses the FCBGA1598 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon E3-1270 v5 uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.