Core i7-1160G7 vs Xeon E5-4650

Core i7-1160G7

4 Cores8 Thrd15 WWMax: 4.4 GHz2020

Xeon E5-4650

8 Cores16 Thrd130 WWMax: 3.3 GHz2012

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-1160G7

4 / 8

8,720

+1.4%

8,599

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 i7-1160G7 is positioned at rank 867 and the Xeon E5-4650 is on rank 1018, so the Core i7-1160G7 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 i7-1160G7

#855

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1433%

#856

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1412%

#857

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1297%

#858

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1291%

#859

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1279%

#861

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1235%

#862

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1184%

#863

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1182%

#864

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1150%

#867

Core i7-1160G7

MSRP: $426|Avg: N/A

100%

#873

Celeron M 540

MSRP: $86|Avg: $20

99%

#877

Microsoft SQ1

MSRP: $300|Avg: $180

98%

#879

Core i5-6440HQ

MSRP: $250|Avg: N/A

98%

#882

Celeron Dual-Core T1600

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-4650

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

87321%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

16487%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

14648%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

11316%

#1018

Xeon E5-4650

MSRP: $3616|Avg: $71

100%

#1019

Xeon E5-4655 v4

MSRP: $4616|Avg: N/A

99%

#1020

Xeon E5-4650L

MSRP: $3616|Avg: N/A

99%

#1021

Xeon E-2224

MSRP: $3226|Avg: $195

94%

#1022

Athlon MP 2400+

MSRP: $151|Avg: $20

85%

#1023

Xeon E5-2650L v2

MSRP: $4115|Avg: $1078

78%

#1024

Xeon E5-2640 v2

MSRP: $4115|Avg: $530

78%

#1025

Opteron 142

MSRP: $292|Avg: $20

64%

#1026

Athlon MP 2800+

MSRP: $275|Avg: $10

58%

#1027

Xeon L3110

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $950

56%

#1028

Xeon 2.66

MSRP: $337|Avg: $10

55%

#1029

Xeon X5272

MSRP: $1172|Avg: $76

52%

#1030

Xeon 3.20

MSRP: $851|Avg: $10

29%

#1031

Xeon Platinum 8260L

MSRP: $7500|Avg: $750

29%

#1032

Xeon X5355

MSRP: $4491|Avg: $4000

19%

#1033

Xeon E5420

MSRP: $7214|Avg: $6500

12%

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 i7-1160G7 (2020) utilizes 10 nm SuperFin technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i7-1160G7	Xeon E5-4650
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($426)	✅ More affordable ($71)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Tiger Lake-UP4 (2020−2021) / 10 nm SuperFin)	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-4650 (2012) relies on 32 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i7-1160G7	Xeon E5-4650
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+492%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($426)	✅ More affordable ($71)

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 i7-1160G7 Benchmark Check

Xeon E5-4650 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-1160G7 and Xeon E5-4650

Core i7-1160G7

The Core i7-1160G7 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 1.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm SuperFin process technology. Socket: FCBGA1598. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 8,720 points. Launch price was $426.

Xeon E5-4650

The Xeon E5-4650 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 May 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 20480 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: 8,599 points. Launch price was $799.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-1160G7 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon E5-4650 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon E5-4650 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Core i7-1160G7 versus 3.3 GHz on the Xeon E5-4650 — a 28.6% clock advantage for the Core i7-1160G7 (base: 1.2 GHz vs 2.7 GHz). The Core i7-1160G7 uses the Tiger Lake-UP4 (2020−2021) architecture (10 nm SuperFin), while the Xeon E5-4650 uses Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-1160G7 scores 8,720 against the Xeon E5-4650's 8,599 — a 1.4% lead for the Core i7-1160G7. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i7-1160G7 vs 20480 kB (total) on the Xeon E5-4650.

Feature	Core i7-1160G7	Xeon E5-4650
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	8 / 16+100%
Boost Clock	4.4 GHz+33%	3.3 GHz
Base Clock	1.2 GHz	2.7 GHz+125%
L3 Cache	12 MB (total)	20480 kB (total)+67%
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)+400%	256 kB (per core)
Process	10 nm SuperFin-69%	32 nm
Architecture	Tiger Lake-UP4 (2020−2021)	Sandy Bridge-EP (2012)
PassMark	8,720+1%	8,599
Geekbench 6 Single	1,758	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-1160G7 uses the FCBGA1598 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon E5-4650 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i7-1160G7	Xeon E5-4650
Socket	FCBGA1598	LGA2011
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 5.0+25%
Max RAM Speed	LPDDR4x-4267	—
Max RAM Capacity	32 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	4	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i7-1160G7) / not specified (Xeon E5-4650). The Core i7-1160G7 includes integrated graphics (Iris Xe Graphics 96EU), while the Xeon E5-4650 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-1160G7 targets Premium Ultrabook/Tablet. Direct competitor: Core i7-1160G7 rivals Ryzen 7 4800U.