Core i7-4712HQ vs Xeon E5-2620

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 E5-2620 is on rank 722, 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 E5-2620

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

14042%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

2651%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

2356%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

1820%

#421

EPYC 9554P

MSRP: $7104|Avg: $3052

100%

#423

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX

MSRP: $6499|Avg: $3444

99%

#424

Xeon W-2155

MSRP: $1440|Avg: $150

98%

#425

Xeon 6740E

MSRP: $5265|Avg: $3949

98%

#425

Xeon Gold 6348

MSRP: $3583|Avg: $2097

98%

#427

EPYC 7702P

MSRP: $4425|Avg: N/A

97%

#722

Xeon E5-2620

MSRP: $360|Avg: $89

100%

#728

Xeon E5-2609 v3

MSRP: $306|Avg: $306

99%

#730

Xeon Bronze 3106

MSRP: $395|Avg: $395

98%

#735

Xeon L5609

MSRP: $229|Avg: $229

97%

#737

Xeon E3-1245 v3

MSRP: $490|Avg: $490

97%

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 ($89) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon E5-2620 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Core i7-4712HQ	Xeon E5-2620
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($89)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Crystalwell (2013−2014) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) / 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 ($89 less, 100% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Core i7-4712HQ	Xeon E5-2620
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($89)

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 E5-2620

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 E5-2620

The Xeon E5-2620 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 6 March 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2.5 GHz. L3 cache: 15360 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,328 points. Launch price was $36.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-4712HQ packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon E5-2620 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon E5-2620 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the Core i7-4712HQ versus 2.5 GHz on the Xeon E5-2620 — a 27.6% clock advantage for the Core i7-4712HQ (base: 2.3 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Core i7-4712HQ uses the Crystalwell (2013−2014) architecture (22 nm), while the Xeon E5-2620 uses Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-4712HQ scores 5,350 against the Xeon E5-2620's 5,328 — a 0.4% lead for the Core i7-4712HQ. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-4712HQ vs 15360 kB (total) on the Xeon E5-2620.

Feature	Core i7-4712HQ	Xeon E5-2620
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	6 / 12+50%
Boost Clock	3.3 GHz+32%	2.5 GHz
Base Clock	2.3 GHz+15%	2 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)	15360 kB (total)+88%
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	256 kB (per core)
Process	22 nm-31%	32 nm
Architecture	Crystalwell (2013−2014)	Sandy Bridge-EP (2012)
PassMark	5,350	5,328

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-4712HQ uses the BGA1364 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E5-2620 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i7-4712HQ	Xeon E5-2620
Socket	BGA1364	LGA2011
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+50%	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3-1333
Max RAM Capacity	—	384 GB
RAM Channels	—	4
ECC Support	—	✅
PCIe Lanes	—	40