Core i7-4810MQ vs Xeon E5-2440
Core i7-4810MQ
Xeon E5-2440
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 i7-4810MQ is positioned at rank 956 and the Xeon E5-2440 is on rank 907, so the Xeon E5-2440 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-4810MQ
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2440
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i7-4810MQ | Xeon E5-2440 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($378) | ✅ More affordable ($249) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge-EN (2012) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i7-4810MQ | Xeon E5-2440 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+52%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($378) | ✅ More affordable ($249) |
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 i7-4810MQ and Xeon E5-2440
Core i7-4810MQ
The Core i7-4810MQ is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 January 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: PGA946. Thermal design power (TDP): 47 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 6,074 points. Launch price was $378.
Xeon E5-2440
The Xeon E5-2440 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 May 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge-EN (2012) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 15360 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 6,091 points. Launch price was $295.
Processing Power
The Core i7-4810MQ packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon E5-2440 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon E5-2440 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Core i7-4810MQ versus 2.9 GHz on the Xeon E5-2440 — a 26.9% clock advantage for the Core i7-4810MQ (base: 2.8 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Core i7-4810MQ uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Xeon E5-2440 uses Sandy Bridge-EN (2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-4810MQ scores 6,074 against the Xeon E5-2440's 6,091 — a 0.3% lead for the Xeon E5-2440. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-4810MQ vs 15360 kB (total) on the Xeon E5-2440.
| Feature | Core i7-4810MQ | Xeon E5-2440 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 6 / 12+50% |
| Boost Clock | 3.8 GHz+31% | 2.9 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.8 GHz+17% | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total) | 15360 kB (total)+88% |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 22 nm-31% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Haswell (2013−2015) | Sandy Bridge-EN (2012) |
| PassMark | 6,074 | 6,091 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i7-4810MQ uses the PGA946 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E5-2440 uses LGA1356 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i7-4810MQ | Xeon E5-2440 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA946 | LGA1356 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
Value Analysis
The Core i7-4810MQ launched at $378 MSRP, while the Xeon E5-2440 debuted at $728. At current prices ($378 vs $249), the Xeon E5-2440 is $129 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i7-4810MQ delivers 16.1 pts/$ vs 24.5 pts/$ for the Xeon E5-2440 — making the Xeon E5-2440 the 41.4% better value option.
| Feature | Core i7-4810MQ | Xeon E5-2440 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $378-48% | $728 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $378 | $249-34% |
| Performance per Dollar | 16.1 | 24.5+52% |
| Release Date | 2014 | 2012 |
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