Core i7-4700EQ vs Xeon X5687

Core i7-4700EQ

4 Cores8 Thrd47 WWMax: 3.4 GHz2013

Xeon X5687

4 Cores8 Thrd130 WWMax: 3.86 GHz2011

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-4700EQ

4 / 8

5,417

+0.6%

5,386

0.0%

Core i7-860

Pentium Dual Core T3200

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 i7-4700EQ is positioned at rank 994 and the Xeon X5687 is on rank 877, so the Xeon X5687 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 i7-4700EQ

#982

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2047%

#983

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2017%

#984

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1852%

#985

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1844%

#986

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1827%

#988

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1764%

#989

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1692%

#990

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1689%

#991

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1643%

#994

Core i7-4700EQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $180

100%

#995

Core i3-8145UE

MSRP: $281|Avg: $50

100%

#996

Core i7-4712MQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $60

98%

#997

Core i7-3615QE

MSRP: $400|Avg: $100

98%

#998

Celeron M U3400

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

98%

#999

3015Ce

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

98%

#1000

Core i7-4700MQ

MSRP: $383|Avg: $50

97%

#1001

Athlon II M340

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

97%

#1005

Pentium P6000

MSRP: $150|Avg: $90

95%

#1007

Core i7-3630QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

95%

#1008

Core i7-3610QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

95%

#1009

Core i3-1115GRE

MSRP: $338|Avg: $480

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon X5687

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

21293%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

4020%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

3572%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

2759%

#494

EPYC 9184X

MSRP: $4928|Avg: $3750

99%

#495

Xeon Platinum 8470

MSRP: $9359|Avg: $9359

98%

#496

Xeon E7-8857 v2

MSRP: $3838|Avg: $2995

97%

#497

Xeon Gold 6148

MSRP: $3072|Avg: $290

97%

#498

Xeon E5-1681 V3

MSRP: $1589|Avg: $200

96%

#499

Xeon W-3275

MSRP: $4449|Avg: $1550

95%

#500

Xeon Gold 6138

MSRP: $2612|Avg: $300

95%

#501

Xeon E5-2690 v4

MSRP: $2090|Avg: $389

94%

#877

Xeon X5687

MSRP: $552|Avg: $189

100%

#878

Xeon E5-2630 v4

MSRP: $1171|Avg: $130

100%

#881

Xeon E5-2430L

MSRP: $551|Avg: $250

99%

#886

Xeon X3460

MSRP: $316|Avg: $25

96%

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 ($189) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon X5687 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Core i7-4700EQ	Xeon X5687
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($180)	⚠️ Higher cost ($189)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Crystalwell (2013−2014) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Westmere-EP (2010−2011) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-4700EQ ($180), 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 ($9 less, 5% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Core i7-4700EQ	Xeon X5687
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+6%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($180)	⚠️ Higher cost ($189)

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 i7-4700EQ Benchmark Check

Xeon X5687 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-4700EQ and Xeon X5687

Core i7-4700EQ

The Core i7-4700EQ is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 27 May 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Crystalwell (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 8192 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1364. Thermal design power (TDP): 47 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,417 points. Launch price was $149.

Xeon X5687

The Xeon X5687 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 February 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Westmere-EP (2010−2011) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.86 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1366. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,386 points. Launch price was $121.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i7-4700EQ and Xeon X5687 share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Core i7-4700EQ versus 3.86 GHz on the Xeon X5687 — a 12.7% clock advantage for the Xeon X5687 (base: 2.4 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Core i7-4700EQ uses the Crystalwell (2013−2014) architecture (22 nm), while the Xeon X5687 uses Westmere-EP (2010−2011) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-4700EQ scores 5,417 against the Xeon X5687's 5,386 — a 0.6% lead for the Core i7-4700EQ. L3 cache: 8192 kB (total) on the Core i7-4700EQ vs 12 MB (total) on the Xeon X5687.

Feature	Core i7-4700EQ	Xeon X5687
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.4 GHz	3.86 GHz+14%
Base Clock	2.4 GHz	3.6 GHz+50%
L3 Cache	8192 kB (total)	12 MB (total)+50%
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	256 kB (per core)
Process	22 nm-31%	32 nm
Architecture	Crystalwell (2013−2014)	Westmere-EP (2010−2011)
PassMark	5,417	5,386
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,643
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	5,386

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-4700EQ uses the BGA1364 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon X5687 uses LGA1366 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3L-1600 memory speed. The Xeon X5687 supports up to 288 GB of RAM compared to 32 GB — 160% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Core i7-4700EQ) vs 3 (Xeon X5687). PCIe lanes: 16 (Core i7-4700EQ) vs 36 (Xeon X5687) — the Xeon X5687 offers 20 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.

Feature	Core i7-4700EQ	Xeon X5687
Socket	BGA1364	LGA1366
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+50%	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3L-1600	DDR3-1333
Max RAM Capacity	32 GB	288 GB+800%
RAM Channels	2	3+50%
ECC Support	✅	✅
PCIe Lanes	16	36+125%

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-4700EQ) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon X5687). The Core i7-4700EQ includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 4600), while the Xeon X5687 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-4700EQ targets Mobile, Xeon X5687 targets Server.

Feature	Core i7-4700EQ	Xeon X5687
Integrated GPU	Yes	No
IGPU Model	HD Graphics 4600	—
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	VT-x, VT-d, EPT
Target Use	Mobile	Server

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Value Analysis

The Core i7-4700EQ launched at $378 MSRP, while the Xeon X5687 debuted at $552. At current prices ($180 vs $189), the Core i7-4700EQ is $9 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i7-4700EQ delivers 30.1 pts/$ vs 28.5 pts/$ for the Xeon X5687 — making the Core i7-4700EQ the 5.5% better value option.