Core i7-4710MQ vs Xeon E-2104G
Core i7-4710MQ
Xeon E-2104G
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 i7-4710MQ is positioned at rank 968 and the Xeon E-2104G is on rank 476, so the Xeon E-2104G offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-4710MQ
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E-2104G
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i7-4710MQ | Xeon E-2104G |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($378) | ✅ More affordable ($109) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i7-4710MQ | Xeon E-2104G |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+251%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($378) | ✅ More affordable ($109) |
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 i7-4710MQ and Xeon E-2104G
Core i7-4710MQ
The Core i7-4710MQ is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 27 May 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: PGA946. Thermal design power (TDP): 47 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,792 points. Launch price was $378.
Xeon E-2104G
The Xeon E-2104G is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 12 July 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 5,858 points. Launch price was $193.
Processing Power
The Core i7-4710MQ packs 4 cores / 8 threads, matching the Xeon E-2104G's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Core i7-4710MQ versus 3.2 GHz on the Xeon E-2104G — a 9% clock advantage for the Core i7-4710MQ (base: 2.5 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Core i7-4710MQ uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Xeon E-2104G uses Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-4710MQ scores 5,792 against the Xeon E-2104G's 5,858 — a 1.1% lead for the Xeon E-2104G. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Core i7-4710MQ vs 8 MB (total) on the Xeon E-2104G.
| Feature | Core i7-4710MQ | Xeon E-2104G |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.5 GHz+9% | 3.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz | 3.2 GHz+28% |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB (total) | 8 MB (total)+33% |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 22 nm | 14 nm-36% |
| Architecture | Haswell (2013−2015) | Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) |
| PassMark | 5,792 | 5,858+1% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 950 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 3,200 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i7-4710MQ uses the PGA946 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E-2104G uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i7-4710MQ | Xeon E-2104G |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA946 | LGA1151 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3L-1600 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, EPT (Core i7-4710MQ) / not specified (Xeon E-2104G). The Core i7-4710MQ includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 4600), while the Xeon E-2104G requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-4710MQ targets Laptop.
| Feature | Core i7-4710MQ | Xeon E-2104G |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics 4600 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, EPT | — |
| Target Use | Laptop | — |
Value Analysis
The Core i7-4710MQ launched at $378 MSRP, while the Xeon E-2104G debuted at $193. At current prices ($378 vs $109), the Xeon E-2104G is $269 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i7-4710MQ delivers 15.3 pts/$ vs 53.7 pts/$ for the Xeon E-2104G — making the Xeon E-2104G the 111.3% better value option.
| Feature | Core i7-4710MQ | Xeon E-2104G |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $378 | $193-49% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $378 | $109-71% |
| Performance per Dollar | 15.3 | 53.7+251% |
| Release Date | 2013 | 2018 |
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