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Core i7-4790S
Xeon E3-1265L v4
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 i7-4790S is positioned at rank 740 and the Xeon E3-1265L v4 is on rank 674, so the Xeon E3-1265L v4 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-4790S
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E3-1265L v4
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i7-4790S | Xeon E3-1265L v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($60) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($80) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell-DT (2015) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i7-4790S | Xeon E3-1265L v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+34%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($60) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($80) |
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 i7-4790S and Xeon E3-1265L v4
Core i7-4790S
The Core i7-4790S is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 May 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 6,973 points. Launch price was $303.
Xeon E3-1265L v4
The Xeon E3-1265L v4 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Broadwell-DT (2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3L-1333, DDR3L-1600, DDR3L-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 6,954 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
Both the Core i7-4790S and Xeon E3-1265L v4 share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Core i7-4790S versus 3.3 GHz on the Xeon E3-1265L v4 — a 19.2% clock advantage for the Core i7-4790S (base: 3.2 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Core i7-4790S uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Xeon E3-1265L v4 uses Broadwell-DT (2015) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-4790S scores 6,973 against the Xeon E3-1265L v4's 6,954 — a 0.3% lead for the Core i7-4790S. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-4790S vs 6 MB (total) on the Xeon E3-1265L v4.
| Feature | Core i7-4790S | Xeon E3-1265L v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz+21% | 3.3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz+39% | 2.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total)+33% | 6 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 22 nm | 14 nm-36% |
| Architecture | Haswell (2013−2015) | Broadwell-DT (2015) |
| PassMark | 6,973 | 6,954 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 4,500 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 900 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 3,000 |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the LGA1150 socket with PCIe 3.0.
| Feature | Core i7-4790S | Xeon E3-1265L v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1150 | LGA1150 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 5.0+67% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1866 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Core i7-4790S) / VT-x, VT-d (Xeon E3-1265L v4). The Xeon E3-1265L v4 includes integrated graphics (Iris Pro Graphics P6300), while the Core i7-4790S requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Xeon E3-1265L v4 targets Server.
| Feature | Core i7-4790S | Xeon E3-1265L v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Iris Pro Graphics P6300 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | — | Server |
Value Analysis
The Core i7-4790S launched at $312 MSRP, while the Xeon E3-1265L v4 debuted at $417. At current prices ($60 vs $80), the Core i7-4790S is $20 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i7-4790S delivers 116.2 pts/$ vs 86.9 pts/$ for the Xeon E3-1265L v4 — making the Core i7-4790S the 28.8% better value option.
| Feature | Core i7-4790S | Xeon E3-1265L v4 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $312-25% | $417 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $60-25% | $80 |
| Performance per Dollar | 116.2+34% | 86.9 |
| Release Date | 2014 | 2015 |
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