Core i5-1140G7 vs Xeon E5-1660

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 E5-1660 is on rank 924, so the Core i5-1140G7 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 E5-1660

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

26955%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

5089%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

4522%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

3493%

#518

Xeon E5-1680 v3

MSRP: $1723|Avg: $200

100%

#519

Xeon E5-2690 v3

MSRP: $2090|Avg: $85

99%

#520

Xeon 6780E

MSRP: $11350|Avg: $8513

99%

#521

Xeon E5-2697A v4

MSRP: $2891|Avg: $121

97%

#522

Xeon Gold 6134

MSRP: $2214|Avg: $378

97%

#523

Xeon Gold 6138T

MSRP: $2742|Avg: $400

96%

#524

Xeon E7-4880 v2

MSRP: $6619|Avg: $185

95%

#524

Xeon E5-2675 V3

MSRP: $1800|Avg: $100

95%

#524

Xeon E5-2676 V3

MSRP: $1800|Avg: $36

95%

#924

Xeon E5-1660

MSRP: $1080|Avg: $29

100%

#931

Xeon E5-2660 v2

MSRP: $1393|Avg: $129

96%

#933

Xeon Silver 4112

MSRP: $885|Avg: $67

96%

#938

Xeon E5649

MSRP: $774|Avg: N/A

95%

#939

Xeon E3-1220L v3

MSRP: $193|Avg: $30

95%

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 i5-1140G7 (2020) utilizes 10 nm SuperFin technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i5-1140G7	Xeon E5-1660
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($29)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Tiger Lake-UP4 (2020−2021) / 10 nm SuperFin)	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge-E (2011−2013) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-1660 (2012) relies on 32 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i5-1140G7	Xeon E5-1660
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($29)

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 i5-1140G7 and Xeon E5-1660

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 E5-1660

The Xeon E5-1660 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 6 March 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge-E (2011−2013) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 15360 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 8,324 points. Launch price was $290.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-1140G7 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon E5-1660 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon E5-1660 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the Core i5-1140G7 versus 3.9 GHz on the Xeon E5-1660 — a 7.4% clock advantage for the Core i5-1140G7 (base: 1.8 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Core i5-1140G7 uses the Tiger Lake-UP4 (2020−2021) architecture (10 nm SuperFin), while the Xeon E5-1660 uses Sandy Bridge-E (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-1140G7 scores 8,471 against the Xeon E5-1660's 8,324 — a 1.8% lead for the Core i5-1140G7. L3 cache: 8 MB on the Core i5-1140G7 vs 15360 kB (total) on the Xeon E5-1660.

Feature	Core i5-1140G7	Xeon E5-1660
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	6 / 12+50%
Boost Clock	4.2 GHz+8%	3.9 GHz
Base Clock	1.8 GHz	3.3 GHz+83%
L3 Cache	8 MB	15360 kB (total)+88%
L2 Cache	5 MB+1900%	256 kB (per core)
Process	10 nm SuperFin-69%	32 nm
Architecture	Tiger Lake-UP4 (2020−2021)	Sandy Bridge-E (2011−2013)
PassMark	8,471+2%	8,324

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-1140G7 uses the FCBGA1598 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon E5-1660 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.