Core i7-4770TE vs Xeon X5672
Core i7-4770TE
Xeon X5672
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 i7-4770TE is positioned at rank 871 and the Xeon X5672 is on rank 670, so the Xeon X5672 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-4770TE
Performance Per Dollar Xeon X5672
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i7-4770TE | Xeon X5672 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($303) | ✅ More affordable ($44) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Westmere-EP (2010−2011) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i7-4770TE | Xeon X5672 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+590%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($303) | ✅ More affordable ($44) |
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 i7-4770TE and Xeon X5672
Core i7-4770TE
The Core i7-4770TE 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 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 8192 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,023 points. Launch price was $149.
Xeon X5672
The Xeon X5672 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 February 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Westmere-EP (2010−2011) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1366. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,036 points. Launch price was $115.
Processing Power
Both the Core i7-4770TE and Xeon X5672 share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the Core i7-4770TE versus 3.6 GHz on the Xeon X5672 — a 8.7% clock advantage for the Xeon X5672 (base: 2.3 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Core i7-4770TE uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Xeon X5672 uses Westmere-EP (2010−2011) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-4770TE scores 5,023 against the Xeon X5672's 5,036 — a 0.3% lead for the Xeon X5672. L3 cache: 8192 kB (total) on the Core i7-4770TE vs 12 MB (total) on the Xeon X5672.
| Feature | Core i7-4770TE | Xeon X5672 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 3.3 GHz | 3.6 GHz+9% |
| Base Clock | 2.3 GHz | 3.2 GHz+39% |
| L3 Cache | 8192 kB (total) | 12 MB (total)+50% |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 22 nm-31% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Haswell (2013−2015) | Westmere-EP (2010−2011) |
| PassMark | 5,023 | 5,036 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i7-4770TE uses the LGA1150 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon X5672 uses LGA1366 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i7-4770TE | Xeon X5672 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1150 | LGA1366 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1333 |
| RAM Channels | — | 3 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Core i7-4770TE) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon X5672). Primary use case: Xeon X5672 targets Workstation. Direct competitor: Xeon X5672 rivals Core i7-980X.
| Feature | Core i7-4770TE | Xeon X5672 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | — | Workstation |
Value Analysis
The Core i7-4770TE launched at $303 MSRP, while the Xeon X5672 debuted at $300. At current prices ($303 vs $44), the Xeon X5672 is $259 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i7-4770TE delivers 16.6 pts/$ vs 114.5 pts/$ for the Xeon X5672 — making the Xeon X5672 the 149.4% better value option.
| Feature | Core i7-4770TE | Xeon X5672 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $303 | $300 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $303 | $44-85% |
| Performance per Dollar | 16.6 | 114.5+590% |
| Release Date | 2013 | 2011 |
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