Core i7-4712HQ vs Xeon E3-1245

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 i7-4712HQ is positioned at rank 62 and the Xeon E3-1245 is on rank 527, so the Core i7-4712HQ 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 i7-4712HQ

#13

Ryzen 3 210

MSRP: $99|Avg: $99

100%

#14

Ryzen 5 PRO 230

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

98%

#15

Ryzen 5 220

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

94%

#50

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

219%

#51

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

216%

#52

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

198%

#53

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

198%

#54

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

196%

#56

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

189%

#57

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

181%

#58

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

181%

#59

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

176%

#62

Core i7-4712HQ

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#65

Core i5-3320M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

99%

#66

Core i7-4510U

MSRP: $393|Avg: N/A

98%

#69

Core 2 Quad Q9100

MSRP: $14|Avg: $14

96%

#75

Core i3-4030U

MSRP: $281|Avg: N/A

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E3-1245

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

7775%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

1468%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

1304%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

1008%

#323

EPYC 9224

MSRP: $1825|Avg: $1199

100%

#324

Xeon Gold 6423N

MSRP: $2161|Avg: $2161

99%

#325

Xeon w7-3565X

MSRP: $2689|Avg: $2850

99%

#326

Xeon W-1290TE

MSRP: $552|Avg: $552

98%

#328

Xeon w7-2495X

MSRP: $2189|Avg: $2900

98%

#329

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX

MSRP: $4099|Avg: $4182

97%

#331

EPYC 7402

MSRP: $1783|Avg: $2285

97%

#527

Xeon E3-1245

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#535

Xeon E3-1241 v3

MSRP: $273|Avg: $27

98%

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 ($0) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon E3-1245 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Core i7-4712HQ	Xeon E3-1245
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Crystalwell (2013−2014) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-4712HQ ($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 ($0 less, NaN% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Core i7-4712HQ	Xeon E3-1245
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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-4712HQ and Xeon E3-1245

Core i7-4712HQ

The Core i7-4712HQ is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 April 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Crystalwell (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1364. Thermal design power (TDP): 37 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,350 points. Launch price was $378.

Xeon E3-1245

The Xeon E3-1245 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 April 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,346 points. Launch price was $350.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i7-4712HQ and Xeon E3-1245 share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the Core i7-4712HQ versus 3.7 GHz on the Xeon E3-1245 — a 11.4% clock advantage for the Xeon E3-1245 (base: 2.3 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Core i7-4712HQ uses the Crystalwell (2013−2014) architecture (22 nm), while the Xeon E3-1245 uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-4712HQ scores 5,350 against the Xeon E3-1245's 5,346 — a 0.1% lead for the Core i7-4712HQ. Both processors carry 8 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Core i7-4712HQ	Xeon E3-1245
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.3 GHz	3.7 GHz+12%
Base Clock	2.3 GHz	3.3 GHz+43%
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)	8 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	256 kB (per core)
Process	22 nm-31%	32 nm
Architecture	Crystalwell (2013−2014)	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)
PassMark	5,350	5,346

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-4712HQ uses the BGA1364 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E3-1245 uses LGA1155 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.