Core i7-4610Y vs Xeon D-1602
Core i7-4610Y
Xeon D-1602
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 i7-4610Y is positioned at rank 458 and the Xeon D-1602 is on rank 799, so the Core i7-4610Y offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Core i7-4610Y
Performance Per Dollar Xeon D-1602
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i7-4610Y | Xeon D-1602 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) | ✨ Modern (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i7-4610Y | Xeon D-1602 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 i7-4610Y and Xeon D-1602
Core i7-4610Y
The Core i7-4610Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.7 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 11.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,446 points. Launch price was $415.
Xeon D-1602
The Xeon D-1602 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1667. Thermal design power (TDP): 27 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,459 points. Launch price was $106.
Processing Power
Both the Core i7-4610Y and Xeon D-1602 share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.9 GHz on the Core i7-4610Y versus 3.2 GHz on the Xeon D-1602 — a 9.8% clock advantage for the Xeon D-1602 (base: 1.7 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Core i7-4610Y uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Xeon D-1602 uses Broadwell (2015−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-4610Y scores 2,446 against the Xeon D-1602's 2,459 — a 0.5% lead for the Xeon D-1602. L3 cache: 4 MB on the Core i7-4610Y vs 3 MB on the Xeon D-1602.
| Feature | Core i7-4610Y | Xeon D-1602 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2.9 GHz | 3.2 GHz+10% |
| Base Clock | 1.7 GHz | 2.5 GHz+47% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB+33% | 3 MB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | 512 kB |
| Process | 22 nm | 14 nm-36% |
| Architecture | Haswell (2013−2015) | Broadwell (2015−2019) |
| PassMark | 2,446 | 2,459 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 700 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 1,350 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i7-4610Y uses the FCBGA1168 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon D-1602 uses FCBGA1667 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i7-4610Y | Xeon D-1602 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1168 | FCBGA1667 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3L-1600 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 12 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-4610Y) / not specified (Xeon D-1602). The Core i7-4610Y includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 4200), while the Xeon D-1602 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-4610Y targets Ultrabook/Tablet.
| Feature | Core i7-4610Y | Xeon D-1602 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics 4200 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | — |
| Target Use | Ultrabook/Tablet | — |
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