Core i7-3687U vs Xeon E5-2407

Core i7-3687U

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 3.3 GHz2013

Xeon E5-2407

4 Cores4 Thrd80 WWMax: 2.2 GHz2012

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-3687U

2 / 4

2,621

0.0%

2,659

+1.4%

Core Duo T2400

Pentium Dual Core T2390

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 i7-3687U is positioned at rank 654 and the Xeon E5-2407 is on rank 852, so the Core i7-3687U 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 i7-3687U

#642

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

896%

#643

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

882%

#644

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

810%

#645

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

806%

#646

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

799%

#648

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

772%

#649

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

740%

#650

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

739%

#651

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

719%

#654

Core i7-3687U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#662

Athlon II P360

MSRP: $60|Avg: $10

99%

#665

Athlon X2 QL-64

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

99%

#666

Core 3 N350

MSRP: $225|Avg: $220

98%

#668

FX-7500

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2407

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

19532%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

3688%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

3277%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

2531%

#481

Xeon Platinum 8160M

MSRP: $5000|Avg: $350

100%

#482

Xeon 6724P

MSRP: $3622|Avg: $3622

99%

#483

EPYC 9634

MSRP: $10304|Avg: $3949

98%

#484

EPYC 7773X

MSRP: $8800|Avg: $8800

98%

#485

Xeon Gold 6258R

MSRP: $3950|Avg: $1400

96%

#486

EPYC 9175F

MSRP: $4256|Avg: $3703

96%

#852

Xeon E5-2407

MSRP: $250|Avg: $25

100%

#857

Xeon 5120

MSRP: $107|Avg: $15

98%

#859

Xeon W3530

MSRP: $294|Avg: $10

98%

#861

Xeon W3520

MSRP: $284|Avg: $15

97%

#862

Xeon E3-1271 v3

MSRP: $727|Avg: $831

97%

#863

Xeon E5603

MSRP: $188|Avg: N/A

97%

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 ($25) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon E5-2407 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Core i7-3687U	Xeon E5-2407
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($25)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge-EN (2012) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-3687U ($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 ($25 less, 100% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Core i7-3687U	Xeon E5-2407
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($25)

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 i7-3687U Benchmark Check

Xeon E5-2407 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-3687U and Xeon E5-2407

Core i7-3687U

The Core i7-3687U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 January 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,621 points. Launch price was $69.

Xeon E5-2407

The Xeon E5-2407 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 May 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge-EN (2012) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 10240 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,659 points. Launch price was $335.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-3687U packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Xeon E5-2407 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Xeon E5-2407 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the Core i7-3687U versus 2.2 GHz on the Xeon E5-2407 — a 40% clock advantage for the Core i7-3687U (base: 2.1 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Core i7-3687U uses the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Xeon E5-2407 uses Sandy Bridge-EN (2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-3687U scores 2,621 against the Xeon E5-2407's 2,659 — a 1.4% lead for the Xeon E5-2407. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Core i7-3687U vs 10240 kB (total) on the Xeon E5-2407.

Feature	Core i7-3687U	Xeon E5-2407
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	4 / 4+100%
Boost Clock	3.3 GHz+50%	2.2 GHz
Base Clock	2.1 GHz	2.2 GHz+5%
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)	10240 kB (total)+150%
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	256 kB (per core)
Process	22 nm-31%	32 nm
Architecture	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)	Sandy Bridge-EN (2012)
PassMark	2,621	2,659+1%
Geekbench 6 Single	640	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	1,240	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-3687U uses the BGA1023 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E5-2407 uses LGA1356 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i7-3687U	Xeon E5-2407
Socket	BGA1023	LGA1356
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+50%	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3L-1600	—
Max RAM Capacity	32 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	16	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-3687U) / not specified (Xeon E5-2407). The Core i7-3687U includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 4000), while the Xeon E5-2407 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-3687U targets Enthusiast. Direct competitor: Core i7-3687U rivals Ryzen 7 3700U.