Core i7-3635QM vs Xeon E5640

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 i7-3635QM is positioned at rank 84 and the Xeon E5640 is on rank 574, so the Core i7-3635QM 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 i7-3635QM

#27

Core Ultra 7 265HX

MSRP: $450|Avg: N/A

92%

#72

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

248%

#73

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

245%

#74

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

225%

#75

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

224%

#76

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

221%

#78

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

214%

#79

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

205%

#80

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

205%

#81

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

199%

#84

Core i7-3635QM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#88

Core 2 Duo T7500

MSRP: $316|Avg: $5

98%

#98

N150

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $128

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5640

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

8739%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

1650%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

1466%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

1133%

#348

Xeon Gold 6426Y

MSRP: $2145|Avg: N/A

99%

#349

EPYC 4565P

MSRP: $2730|Avg: $1980

99%

#351

Xeon W-2295

MSRP: $1333|Avg: $1400

98%

#352

Xeon 6741P

MSRP: $4421|Avg: $3780

96%

#353

EPYC 7452

MSRP: $2025|Avg: $2025

95%

#574

Xeon E5640

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#575

Xeon E3-1225 v3

MSRP: $224|Avg: $29

100%

#577

Xeon E5-1620 v3

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

100%

#583

Xeon E3-1245 v2

MSRP: $273|Avg: $204

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 E5640 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Core i7-3635QM	Xeon E5640
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / Standard Node)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-3635QM ($0), 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 ($0 less, NaN% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Core i7-3635QM	Xeon E5640
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 i7-3635QM Benchmark Check

Xeon E5640 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-3635QM and Xeon E5640

Core i7-3635QM

The Core i7-3635QM is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1224. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 4,728 points. Launch price was $69.

Xeon E5640

The Xeon E5640 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. Passmark benchmark score: 4,755 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-3635QM is built on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. In PassMark, the Core i7-3635QM scores 4,728 against the Xeon E5640's 4,755 — a 0.6% lead for the Xeon E5640.

Feature	Core i7-3635QM	Xeon E5640
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	—
Boost Clock	3.4 GHz	—
Base Clock	2.4 GHz	—
L3 Cache	6 MB (total)	—
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	—
Process	22 nm	—
Architecture	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)	—
PassMark	4,728	4,755