Core i7-10850H vs Xeon E5-4657L v2

Core i7-10850H

6 Cores12 Thrd45 WWMax: 4.9 GHz2020

Xeon E5-4657L v2

12 Cores24 Thrd115 WWMax: 2.9 GHz2014

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-10850H

6 / 12

11,591

0.0%

11,613

+0.2%

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 E5-4657L v2 is on rank 302, so the Xeon E5-4657L v2 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 E5-4657L v2

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

4474%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

845%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

751%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

580%

#233

Xeon w5-2545

MSRP: $889|Avg: $1100

99%

#234

Xeon W-1250P

MSRP: $311|Avg: $311

99%

#302

Xeon E5-4657L v2

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#304

Xeon E5-2620 v4

MSRP: $417|Avg: $410

100%

#306

Xeon Silver 4108

MSRP: $417|Avg: $46

99%

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 E5-4657L v2
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($395)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Comet Lake-H (2020) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-4657L v2 (2014) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3-800, DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600, DDR3-1866, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i7-10850H	Xeon E5-4657L v2
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($395)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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 E5-4657L v2 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-10850H and Xeon E5-4657L v2

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 E5-4657L v2

The Xeon E5-4657L v2 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 115 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-800, DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600, DDR3-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 11,613 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-10850H packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon E5-4657L v2 offers 12 cores / 24 threads — the Xeon E5-4657L v2 has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.9 GHz on the Core i7-10850H versus 2.9 GHz on the Xeon E5-4657L v2 — a 51.3% clock advantage for the Core i7-10850H (base: 2.7 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Core i7-10850H is built on the Comet Lake-H (2020) architecture. In PassMark, the Core i7-10850H scores 11,591 against the Xeon E5-4657L v2's 11,613 — a 0.2% lead for the Xeon E5-4657L v2. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-10850H vs 30 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Xeon E5-4657L v2.

Feature	Core i7-10850H	Xeon E5-4657L v2
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	12 / 24+100%
Boost Clock	4.9 GHz+69%	2.9 GHz
Base Clock	2.7 GHz+13%	2.4 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)	30 MB Intel® Smart Cache+275%
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	—
Process	14 nm-36%	22 nm
Architecture	Comet Lake-H (2020)	—
PassMark	11,591	11,613
Cinebench R23 Multi	6,440	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-10850H uses the BGA1440 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E5-4657L v2 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i7-10850H	Xeon E5-4657L v2
Socket	BGA1440	LGA2011
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 5.0+67%
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2933	—
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	16	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-10850H) / not specified (Xeon E5-4657L v2). The Core i7-10850H includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 630), while the Xeon E5-4657L v2 requires a dedicated GPU.