Core i7-4760HQ vs Xeon E5-2640

Core i7-4760HQ

4 Cores8 Thrd47 WWMax: 3.3 GHz2014

Xeon E5-2640

6 Cores12 Thrd95 WWMax: 3 GHz2012

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-4760HQ

4 / 8

6,300

0.0%

6,305

+0.1%

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 i7-4760HQ is positioned at rank 990 and the Xeon E5-2640 is on rank 946, so the Xeon E5-2640 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 i7-4760HQ

#978

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2021%

#979

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1991%

#980

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1828%

#981

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1820%

#982

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1803%

#984

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1741%

#985

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1669%

#986

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1667%

#987

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1622%

#990

Core i7-4760HQ

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#991

Pentium 8500

MSRP: $200|Avg: $200

100%

#992

A6-8500P

MSRP: $100|Avg: $16

100%

#994

Core i7-4700EQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $180

99%

#995

Core i3-8145UE

MSRP: $281|Avg: $50

99%

#996

Core i7-4712MQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $60

97%

#997

Core i7-3615QE

MSRP: $400|Avg: $100

97%

#998

Celeron M U3400

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

96%

#999

3015Ce

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

96%

#1000

Core i7-4700MQ

MSRP: $383|Avg: $50

96%

#1001

Athlon II M340

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

96%

#1005

Pentium P6000

MSRP: $150|Avg: $90

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2640

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

29189%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

5511%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

4896%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

3783%

#528

Xeon E5-2687W v3

MSRP: $2141|Avg: $749

95%

#529

Xeon Max 9480

MSRP: $12980|Avg: $12980

90%

#530

Xeon E5-2689 v4

MSRP: $2723|Avg: $100

88%

#946

Xeon E5-2640

MSRP: $885|Avg: N/A

100%

#947

Xeon E5-2643 v4

MSRP: $1552|Avg: $555

100%

#949

Xeon E5-2630 v2

MSRP: $1069|Avg: $1224

98%

#953

Xeon E5-1620

MSRP: $885|Avg: $70

93%

#955

Xeon E5462

MSRP: $342|Avg: $45

91%

#958

Xeon E5-4650 v2

MSRP: $1723|Avg: $48

89%

#959

Xeon E5-1620 v4

MSRP: $1166|Avg: $160

88%

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 ($885) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon E5-2640 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Core i7-4760HQ	Xeon E5-2640
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($885)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Crystalwell (2013−2014) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-4760HQ ($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 ($885 less, 100% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Core i7-4760HQ	Xeon E5-2640
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($885)

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 i7-4760HQ Benchmark Check

Xeon E5-2640 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-4760HQ and Xeon E5-2640

Core i7-4760HQ

The Core i7-4760HQ is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 February 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Crystalwell (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 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): 47 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 6,300 points. Launch price was $434.

Xeon E5-2640

The Xeon E5-2640 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 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3 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: 6,305 points. Launch price was $162.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-4760HQ packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon E5-2640 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon E5-2640 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the Core i7-4760HQ versus 3 GHz on the Xeon E5-2640 — a 9.5% clock advantage for the Core i7-4760HQ (base: 2.1 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Core i7-4760HQ uses the Crystalwell (2013−2014) architecture (22 nm), while the Xeon E5-2640 uses Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-4760HQ scores 6,300 against the Xeon E5-2640's 6,305 — a 0.1% lead for the Xeon E5-2640. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-4760HQ vs 15360 kB (total) on the Xeon E5-2640.

Feature	Core i7-4760HQ	Xeon E5-2640
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	6 / 12+50%
Boost Clock	3.3 GHz+10%	3 GHz
Base Clock	2.1 GHz	2.5 GHz+19%
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	6,300	6,305

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-4760HQ uses the BGA1364 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E5-2640 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i7-4760HQ	Xeon E5-2640
Socket	BGA1364	LGA2011
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 5.0+67%
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3-1333
Max RAM Capacity	—	384 GB
RAM Channels	—	4
ECC Support	—	✅
PCIe Lanes	—	40