CPU
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Core i7-1165G7
Xeon E5-2630L v4
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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 i7-1165G7 is positioned at rank 822 and the Xeon E5-2630L v4 is on rank 264, so the Xeon E5-2630L v4 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Core i7-1165G7
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2630L v4
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i7-1165G7 | Xeon E5-2630L v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Tiger Lake-UP3 (2020−2021) / 10 nm SuperFin) | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i7-1165G7 | Xeon E5-2630L v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-1165G7 and Xeon E5-2630L v4
Core i7-1165G7
The Core i7-1165G7 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 September 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Tiger Lake-UP3 (2020−2021) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm SuperFin process technology. Socket: FCBGA1449. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 9,863 points. Launch price was $426.
Xeon E5-2630L v4
The Xeon E5-2630L 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 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 25 MB. L2 cache: 2.5 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 9,966 points. Launch price was $612.
Processing Power
The Core i7-1165G7 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon E5-2630L v4 offers 10 cores / 20 threads — the Xeon E5-2630L v4 has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.7 GHz on the Core i7-1165G7 versus 2.9 GHz on the Xeon E5-2630L v4 — a 47.4% clock advantage for the Core i7-1165G7 (base: 2.8 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). The Core i7-1165G7 uses the Tiger Lake-UP3 (2020−2021) architecture (10 nm SuperFin), while the Xeon E5-2630L v4 uses Broadwell (2015−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-1165G7 scores 9,863 against the Xeon E5-2630L v4's 9,966 — a 1% lead for the Xeon E5-2630L v4. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i7-1165G7 vs 25 MB on the Xeon E5-2630L v4.
| Feature | Core i7-1165G7 | Xeon E5-2630L v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 10 / 20+150% |
| Boost Clock | 4.7 GHz+62% | 2.9 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.8 GHz+56% | 1.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB (total) | 25 MB+108% |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core) | 2.5 MB+100% |
| Process | 10 nm SuperFin-29% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Tiger Lake-UP3 (2020−2021) | Broadwell (2015−2019) |
| PassMark | 9,863 | 9,966+1% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,809 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i7-1165G7 uses the FCBGA1449 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon E5-2630L v4 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i7-1165G7 | Xeon E5-2630L v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1449 | LGA2011 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | LPDDR4x-4267 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 4 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i7-1165G7) / not specified (Xeon E5-2630L v4). The Core i7-1165G7 includes integrated graphics (Iris Xe Graphics 96EU), while the Xeon E5-2630L v4 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-1165G7 targets Mainstream Ultrabook. Direct competitor: Core i7-1165G7 rivals Ryzen 7 5700U.
| Feature | Core i7-1165G7 | Xeon E5-2630L v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Iris Xe Graphics 96EU | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | Yes | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | — |
| Target Use | Mainstream Ultrabook | — |
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