Core i7-4770T vs Xeon E5-1620
Core i7-4770T
Xeon E5-1620
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 i7-4770T is positioned at rank 716 and the Xeon E5-1620 is on rank 953, so the Core i7-4770T offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-4770T
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-1620
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i7-4770T | Xeon E5-1620 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($39) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($70) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge-E (2011−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i7-4770T | Xeon E5-1620 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+80%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($39) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($70) |
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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-4770T and Xeon E5-1620
Core i7-4770T
The Core i7-4770T 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 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 8192 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,854 points. Launch price was $610.
Xeon E5-1620
The Xeon E5-1620 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 6 March 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge-E (2011−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 10240 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,848 points. Launch price was $313.
Processing Power
Both the Core i7-4770T and Xeon E5-1620 share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Core i7-4770T versus 3.8 GHz on the Xeon E5-1620 — a 2.7% clock advantage for the Xeon E5-1620 (base: 2.5 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Core i7-4770T uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Xeon E5-1620 uses Sandy Bridge-E (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-4770T scores 5,854 against the Xeon E5-1620's 5,848 — a 0.1% lead for the Core i7-4770T. L3 cache: 8192 kB (total) on the Core i7-4770T vs 10240 kB (total) on the Xeon E5-1620.
| Feature | Core i7-4770T | Xeon E5-1620 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz | 3.8 GHz+3% |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz | 3.6 GHz+44% |
| L3 Cache | 8192 kB (total) | 10240 kB (total)+25% |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 22 nm-31% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Haswell (2013−2015) | Sandy Bridge-E (2011−2013) |
| PassMark | 5,854 | 5,848 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 3,469 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 612 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 2,250 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i7-4770T uses the LGA1150 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E5-1620 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i7-4770T | Xeon E5-1620 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1150 | LGA2011 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 375 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 4 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 40 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Core i7-4770T) / true (Xeon E5-1620).
| Feature | Core i7-4770T | Xeon E5-1620 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | true |
Value Analysis
The Core i7-4770T launched at $250 MSRP, while the Xeon E5-1620 debuted at $885. At current prices ($39 vs $70), the Core i7-4770T is $31 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i7-4770T delivers 150.1 pts/$ vs 83.5 pts/$ for the Xeon E5-1620 — making the Core i7-4770T the 57% better value option.
| Feature | Core i7-4770T | Xeon E5-1620 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $250-72% | $885 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $39-44% | $70 |
| Performance per Dollar | 150.1+80% | 83.5 |
| Release Date | 2013 | 2012 |
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