Core i7-2700K vs Xeon E5-1410 v2

Core i7-2700K

4 Cores8 Thrd95 WWMax: 3.9 GHz2011

Xeon E5-1410 v2

4 Cores8 Thrd80 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2014

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-2700K

4 / 8

5,689

0.0%

5,715

+0.5%

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 i7-2700K is positioned at rank 863 and the Xeon E5-1410 v2 is on rank 506, so the Xeon E5-1410 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 i7-2700K

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

18186%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

17184%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

12477%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

3759%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

2977%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

2605%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1492%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

1472%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

1341%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

1340%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

1325%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

1290%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

1272%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

1267%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

1255%

#298

Core i9-7960X

MSRP: $1699|Avg: $185

96%

#863

Core i7-2700K

MSRP: $332|Avg: $45

100%

#865

Core i5-4670K

MSRP: $328|Avg: $200

99%

#866

Core i5-3330S

MSRP: $231|Avg: $30

99%

#867

Celeron G465

MSRP: $70|Avg: $37

99%

#868

Athlon II X4 630

MSRP: $129|Avg: $15

98%

#869

A6-7400K

MSRP: $101|Avg: $43

97%

#870

Core i7-4765T

MSRP: $303|Avg: $50

97%

#871

Core i7-4770TE

MSRP: $303|Avg: $303

97%

#872

Core i5-4570T

MSRP: $195|Avg: $45

96%

#873

Athlon II X2 260u

MSRP: $60|Avg: $10

96%

#875

A4-3420

MSRP: $65|Avg: $30

96%

#876

Core i5-5675R

MSRP: $339|Avg: $392

96%

#877

Pentium G3470

MSRP: $150|Avg: $130

95%

#878

Core i5-3335S

MSRP: $225|Avg: $30

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-1410 v2

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

7272%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

1373%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

1220%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

942%

#312

EPYC 7643P

MSRP: $2722|Avg: $2722

99%

#313

Xeon w5-3435X

MSRP: $1589|Avg: $163

99%

#314

Xeon Gold 6312U

MSRP: $1645|Avg: N/A

99%

#315

EPYC 7443

MSRP: $2010|Avg: $1800

99%

#316

Xeon Gold 6416H

MSRP: $1845|Avg: N/A

98%

#318

EPYC 7343

MSRP: $1565|Avg: $1350

98%

#319

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX

MSRP: $2399|Avg: $225

97%

#320

EPYC 7413

MSRP: $1825|Avg: $450

97%

#506

Xeon E5-1410 v2

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#513

Xeon E3-1220 v5

MSRP: $203|Avg: $100

98%

#515

Xeon X5690

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($0) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon E5-1410 v2 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Core i7-2700K	Xeon E5-1410 v2
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($45)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge-EN (2013−2014) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-2700K ($45), however, is optimized for mixed workloads and gaming. For most users, it offers superior single-thread performance and responsiveness at a fraction of the cost ($45 less, Infinity% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Core i7-2700K	Xeon E5-1410 v2
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($45)	✅ 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 i7-2700K Benchmark Check

Xeon E5-1410 v2 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-2700K and Xeon E5-1410 v2

Core i7-2700K

The Core i7-2700K is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 October 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,689 points. Launch price was $514.

Xeon E5-1410 v2

The Xeon E5-1410 v2 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Ivy Bridge-EN (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 10 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-800, DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333. Passmark benchmark score: 5,715 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i7-2700K and Xeon E5-1410 v2 share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Core i7-2700K versus 3.2 GHz on the Xeon E5-1410 v2 — a 19.7% clock advantage for the Core i7-2700K (base: 3.5 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Core i7-2700K uses the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Xeon E5-1410 v2 uses Ivy Bridge-EN (2013−2014) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-2700K scores 5,689 against the Xeon E5-1410 v2's 5,715 — a 0.5% lead for the Xeon E5-1410 v2. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-2700K vs 10 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-1410 v2.

Feature	Core i7-2700K	Xeon E5-1410 v2
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.9 GHz+22%	3.2 GHz
Base Clock	3.5 GHz+25%	2.8 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)	10 MB (total)+25%
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	256K (per core)
Process	32 nm	22 nm-31%
Architecture	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)	Ivy Bridge-EN (2013−2014)
PassMark	5,689	5,715
Geekbench 6 Single	701	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-2700K uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Xeon E5-1410 v2 uses LGA1356 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i7-2700K	Xeon E5-1410 v2
Socket	LGA1155	LGA1356
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1333	—
Max RAM Capacity	32 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	16	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x (Core i7-2700K) / not specified (Xeon E5-1410 v2). The Core i7-2700K includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 3000), while the Xeon E5-1410 v2 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-2700K targets Gaming Desktop. Direct competitor: Core i7-2700K rivals FX-8150.