
Core i7-4765T vs Xeon Platinum 8260L

Core i7-4765T

Xeon Platinum 8260L
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 i7-4765T is positioned at rank 870 and the Xeon Platinum 8260L is on rank 1030, so the Core i7-4765T offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-4765T
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8260L
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i7-4765T | Xeon Platinum 8260L |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($50) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($750) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) | ✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i7-4765T | Xeon Platinum 8260L |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+1378%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($50) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($750) |
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 i7-4765T and Xeon Platinum 8260L

Core i7-4765T
The Core i7-4765T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 June 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 8192 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,028 points. Launch price was $509.

Xeon Platinum 8260L
The Xeon Platinum 8260L is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 35.75 MB. L2 cache: 24 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 165 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 5,103 points. Launch price was $12,599.
Processing Power
The Core i7-4765T packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon Platinum 8260L offers 24 cores / 48 threads — the Xeon Platinum 8260L has 20 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the Core i7-4765T versus 3.9 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8260L — a 26.1% clock advantage for the Xeon Platinum 8260L (base: 2 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Core i7-4765T uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Xeon Platinum 8260L uses Cascade Lake (2019−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-4765T scores 5,028 against the Xeon Platinum 8260L's 5,103 — a 1.5% lead for the Xeon Platinum 8260L. L3 cache: 8192 kB (total) on the Core i7-4765T vs 35.75 MB on the Xeon Platinum 8260L.
| Feature | Core i7-4765T | Xeon Platinum 8260L |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 24 / 48+500% |
| Boost Clock | 3 GHz | 3.9 GHz+30% |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 2.4 GHz+20% |
| L3 Cache | 8192 kB (total) | 35.75 MB+347% |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 24 MB+9500% |
| Process | 22 nm | 14 nm-36% |
| Architecture | Haswell (2013−2015) | Cascade Lake (2019−2020) |
| PassMark | 5,028 | 5,103+1% |
Memory & Platform
The Core i7-4765T uses the LGA1150 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon Platinum 8260L uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i7-4765T | Xeon Platinum 8260L |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1150 | LGA3647 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | 2933 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 4608 |
| RAM Channels | — | 6 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 48 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Core i7-4765T) / true (Xeon Platinum 8260L).
| Feature | Core i7-4765T | Xeon Platinum 8260L |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | true |
Value Analysis
The Core i7-4765T launched at $303 MSRP, while the Xeon Platinum 8260L debuted at $7500. At current prices ($50 vs $750), the Core i7-4765T is $700 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i7-4765T delivers 100.6 pts/$ vs 6.8 pts/$ for the Xeon Platinum 8260L — making the Core i7-4765T the 174.7% better value option.
| Feature | Core i7-4765T | Xeon Platinum 8260L |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $303-96% | $7500 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50-93% | $750 |
| Performance per Dollar | 100.6+1379% | 6.8 |
| Release Date | 2013 | 2019 |
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