Core i7-10850H vs Xeon E5-2630 v4

Core i7-10850H

6 Cores12 Thrd45 WWMax: 4.9 GHz2020

Xeon E5-2630 v4

10 Cores20 Thrd85 WWMax: 3.1 GHz2016

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-10850H

6 / 12

11,591

+1.4%

11,434

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 i7-10850H is positioned at rank 712 and the Xeon E5-2630 v4 is on rank 877, so the Core i7-10850H 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 i7-10850H

#700

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1000%

#701

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

985%

#702

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

905%

#703

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

900%

#704

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

892%

#706

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

862%

#707

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

826%

#708

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

825%

#709

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

803%

#712

Core i7-10850H

MSRP: $395|Avg: N/A

100%

#718

Core i3-1315UE

MSRP: $312|Avg: $250

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2630 v4

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

21293%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

4020%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

3572%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

2759%

#494

EPYC 9184X

MSRP: $4928|Avg: $3750

99%

#495

Xeon Platinum 8470

MSRP: $9359|Avg: $9359

98%

#496

Xeon E7-8857 v2

MSRP: $3838|Avg: $2995

97%

#497

Xeon Gold 6148

MSRP: $3072|Avg: $290

97%

#498

Xeon E5-1681 V3

MSRP: $1589|Avg: $200

96%

#499

Xeon W-3275

MSRP: $4449|Avg: $1550

95%

#500

Xeon Gold 6138

MSRP: $2612|Avg: $300

95%

#501

Xeon E5-2690 v4

MSRP: $2090|Avg: $389

94%

#876

Xeon X5687

MSRP: $552|Avg: $189

100%

#877

Xeon E5-2630 v4

MSRP: $1171|Avg: $130

100%

#880

Xeon E5-2430L

MSRP: $551|Avg: $250

99%

#885

Xeon X3460

MSRP: $316|Avg: $25

96%

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 i7-10850H (2020) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i7-10850H	Xeon E5-2630 v4
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($395)	✅ More affordable ($130)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Comet Lake-H (2020) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-2630 v4 (2016) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i7-10850H	Xeon E5-2630 v4
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+200%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($395)	✅ More affordable ($130)

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 i7-10850H Benchmark Check

Xeon E5-2630 v4 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-10850H and Xeon E5-2630 v4

Core i7-10850H

The Core i7-10850H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 April 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Comet Lake-H (2020) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 11,591 points. Launch price was $395.

Xeon E5-2630 v4

The Xeon E5-2630 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 10 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 25 MB. L2 cache: 2.5 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 85 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 11,434 points. Launch price was $667.

⚡

Processing Power

The Core i7-10850H packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon E5-2630 v4 offers 10 cores / 20 threads — the Xeon E5-2630 v4 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.9 GHz on the Core i7-10850H versus 3.1 GHz on the Xeon E5-2630 v4 — a 45% clock advantage for the Core i7-10850H (base: 2.7 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Core i7-10850H uses the Comet Lake-H (2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E5-2630 v4 uses Broadwell (2015−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-10850H scores 11,591 against the Xeon E5-2630 v4's 11,434 — a 1.4% lead for the Core i7-10850H. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-10850H vs 25 MB on the Xeon E5-2630 v4.

Feature	Core i7-10850H	Xeon E5-2630 v4
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	10 / 20+67%
Boost Clock	4.9 GHz+58%	3.1 GHz
Base Clock	2.7 GHz+23%	2.2 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)	25 MB+213%
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	2.5 MB+900%
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Comet Lake-H (2020)	Broadwell (2015−2019)
PassMark	11,591+1%	11,434
Cinebench R23 Multi	6,440	—
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,032
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	5,368

🧠

Memory & Platform

The Core i7-10850H uses the BGA1440 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E5-2630 v4 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2933 on the Core i7-10850H versus DDR4 1600/1866/2133 on the Xeon E5-2630 v4 — the Xeon E5-2630 v4 supports 200% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon E5-2630 v4 supports up to 1536 GB of RAM compared to 128 GB — 169.2% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Core i7-10850H) vs 4 (Xeon E5-2630 v4). PCIe lanes: 16 (Core i7-10850H) vs 40 (Xeon E5-2630 v4) — the Xeon E5-2630 v4 offers 24 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Mobile (Core i7-10850H) and C612 (Xeon E5-2630 v4).

Feature	Core i7-10850H	Xeon E5-2630 v4
Socket	BGA1440	LGA2011
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 4.0+33%
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2933	DDR4 1600/1866/2133
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB	1536 GB+1100%
RAM Channels	2	4+100%
ECC Support	❌	✅
PCIe Lanes	16	40+150%

🔧

Advanced Features

Only the Core i7-10850H has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-10850H) vs VT-x / VT-d / EPT (Xeon E5-2630 v4). The Core i7-10850H includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 630), while the Xeon E5-2630 v4 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Xeon E5-2630 v4 targets Workstation / Server.