Core i7-1365U vs Xeon E5-1680 v4

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.

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 i7-1365U

#176

Core i9-13900HK

MSRP: $697|Avg: N/A

120%

#178

Core i7-1360P

MSRP: $480|Avg: $280

118%

#179

Core i7-1260P

MSRP: $432|Avg: $432

118%

#184

Core Ultra 7 266V

MSRP: $520|Avg: $520

114%

#185

Ryzen 7 5825C

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

112%

#187

Core Ultra 9 288V

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

104%

#188

Core i7-10870H

MSRP: $417|Avg: N/A

104%

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Core i7-1365U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-1680 v4

#178

Xeon Silver 4510

MSRP: $563|Avg: $563

104%

#179

Xeon W-3223

MSRP: $294|Avg: $294

103%

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EPYC Embedded 8224P

MSRP: $855|Avg: $1048

102%

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Xeon Gold 5520+

MSRP: $1083|Avg: $764

101%

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EPYC 8124P

MSRP: $639|Avg: $639

101%

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Xeon E5-1680 v4

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#196

Xeon 6515P

MSRP: $740|Avg: $886

99%

#201

Xeon Gold 6248R

MSRP: $2700|Avg: N/A

98%

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 i7-1365U (2023) utilizes Intel 7 nm technology and DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR4x-4267, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i7-1365U	Xeon E5-1680 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 (Raptor Lake-U (2023) / Intel 7 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Broadwell-EP (2016) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-1680 v4 (2016) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i7-1365U	Xeon E5-1680 v4
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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 i7-1365U Benchmark Check

Xeon E5-1680 v4 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-1365U and Xeon E5-1680 v4

Core i7-1365U

The Core i7-1365U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-U (2023) architecture. It features 10 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 5.2 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR4x-4267. Passmark benchmark score: 13,890 points. Launch price was $426.

Xeon E5-1680 v4

The Xeon E5-1680 v4 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 June 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell-EP (2016) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 20 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 140 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 13,945 points. Launch price was $1,723.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-1365U packs 10 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon E5-1680 v4 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Core i7-1365U has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.2 GHz on the Core i7-1365U versus 4 GHz on the Xeon E5-1680 v4 — a 26.1% clock advantage for the Core i7-1365U (base: 1.8 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Core i7-1365U uses the Raptor Lake-U (2023) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Xeon E5-1680 v4 uses Broadwell-EP (2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-1365U scores 13,890 against the Xeon E5-1680 v4's 13,945 — a 0.4% lead for the Xeon E5-1680 v4. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i7-1365U vs 20 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-1680 v4.

Feature	Core i7-1365U	Xeon E5-1680 v4
Cores / Threads	10 / 12+25%	8 / 16
Boost Clock	5.2 GHz+30%	4 GHz
Base Clock	1.8 GHz	3.4 GHz+89%
L3 Cache	12 MB (total)	20 MB (total)+67%
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)+400%	256K (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm-50%	14 nm
Architecture	Raptor Lake-U (2023)	Broadwell-EP (2016)
PassMark	13,890	13,945

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-1365U uses the FCBGA1744 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E5-1680 v4 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.