Core i7-4650U vs Xeon D-1602

Core i7-4650U

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 3.3 GHz2013

Xeon D-1602

2 Cores4 Thrd27 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2019

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-4650U

2 / 4

2,463

+0.2%

2,459

0.0%

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 i7-4650U is positioned at rank 793 and the Xeon D-1602 is on rank 799, so the Core i7-4650U 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 i7-4650U

#781

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1191%

#782

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1174%

#783

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1078%

#784

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1073%

#785

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1063%

#787

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1026%

#788

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

984%

#789

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

983%

#790

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

956%

#793

Core i7-4650U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#795

Core i3-1115G4E

MSRP: $213|Avg: $47

100%

#797

Celeron M 900

MSRP: $86|Avg: $10

99%

#799

Celeron B815

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

99%

#801

Celeron B810

MSRP: $86|Avg: $86

99%

#803

Core i7-1365UE

MSRP: $429|Avg: $429

98%

#805

3020e

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon D-1602

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

16896%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

3190%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

2834%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

2190%

#459

Xeon Platinum 8568Y+

MSRP: $6497|Avg: $6497

100%

#460

Xeon E5-2686 V3

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $160

98%

#460

Xeon Gold 6242R

MSRP: $2977|Avg: $779

98%

#462

Xeon W-2175

MSRP: $1947|Avg: $180

98%

#463

EPYC 75F3

MSRP: $5383|Avg: $2799

97%

#464

Xeon W-3375

MSRP: $4951|Avg: $6000

97%

#799

Xeon D-1602

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#800

Xeon E5-2428L

MSRP: $692|Avg: $42

100%

#803

Opteron 6380

MSRP: $551|Avg: $111

99%

#812

Xeon E3-1220L

MSRP: $189|Avg: $27

97%

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 Xeon D-1602 (2019) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4, DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i7-4650U	Xeon D-1602
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Haswell-ULT (2013) / 22 nm)	✨ Modern (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-4650U (2013) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i7-4650U	Xeon D-1602
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 i7-4650U Benchmark Check

Xeon D-1602 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-4650U and Xeon D-1602

Core i7-4650U

The Core i7-4650U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 June 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell-ULT (2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.7 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: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,463 points. Launch price was $454.

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.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i7-4650U and Xeon D-1602 share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the Core i7-4650U versus 3.2 GHz on the Xeon D-1602 — a 3.1% clock advantage for the Core i7-4650U (base: 1.7 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Core i7-4650U uses the Haswell-ULT (2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Xeon D-1602 uses Broadwell (2015−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-4650U scores 2,463 against the Xeon D-1602's 2,459 — a 0.2% lead for the Core i7-4650U. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Core i7-4650U vs 3 MB on the Xeon D-1602.

Feature	Core i7-4650U	Xeon D-1602
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 4
Boost Clock	3.3 GHz+3%	3.2 GHz
Base Clock	1.7 GHz	2.5 GHz+47%
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)+33%	3 MB
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	512 kB+100%
Process	22 nm	14 nm-36%
Architecture	Haswell-ULT (2013)	Broadwell (2015−2019)
PassMark	2,463	2,459

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-4650U uses the FCBGA1168 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon D-1602 uses FCBGA1667 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.