Core i7-4760HQ vs Xeon E5-2658

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 E5-2658 is on rank 699, so the Xeon E5-2658 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 E5-2658

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

13339%

#1

Core i9-9990XE

MSRP: $2000|Avg: N/A

97%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

2519%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

2238%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

1729%

#410

Xeon W-3175X

MSRP: $2999|Avg: $2999

99%

#411

Xeon w9-3495X

MSRP: $5889|Avg: $6333

99%

#412

Xeon Gold 5320T

MSRP: $1977|Avg: $1379

98%

#413

EPYC 7643

MSRP: $4995|Avg: $2750

98%

#414

Xeon Gold 6330N

MSRP: $2389|Avg: $1798

98%

#415

EPYC 7473X

MSRP: $3900|Avg: $200

98%

#416

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX

MSRP: $5489|Avg: $3486

97%

#699

Xeon E5-2658

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

100%

#703

Xeon E5-2630

MSRP: $395|Avg: $395

99%

#705

Xeon X5680

MSRP: $450|Avg: $13

99%

#708

Pentium 1403 v2

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

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 ($400) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon E5-2658 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Core i7-4760HQ	Xeon E5-2658
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($400)
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 ($400 less, 100% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Core i7-4760HQ	Xeon E5-2658
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($400)

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 i7-4760HQ and Xeon E5-2658

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 E5-2658

The Xeon E5-2658 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 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 20480 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: 6,232 points. Launch price was $1,462.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-4760HQ packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon E5-2658 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon E5-2658 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the Core i7-4760HQ versus 2.4 GHz on the Xeon E5-2658 — a 31.6% clock advantage for the Core i7-4760HQ (base: 2.1 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Core i7-4760HQ uses the Crystalwell (2013−2014) architecture (22 nm), while the Xeon E5-2658 uses Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-4760HQ scores 6,300 against the Xeon E5-2658's 6,232 — a 1.1% lead for the Core i7-4760HQ. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-4760HQ vs 20480 kB (total) on the Xeon E5-2658.

Feature	Core i7-4760HQ	Xeon E5-2658
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	8 / 16+100%
Boost Clock	3.3 GHz+38%	2.4 GHz
Base Clock	2.1 GHz	2.1 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)	20480 kB (total)+150%
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+1%	6,232

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-4760HQ uses the BGA1364 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E5-2658 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.