Core i7-4810MQ vs Xeon E5-2450L

Core i7-4810MQ

4 Cores8 Thrd47 WWMax: 3.8 GHz2014

Xeon E5-2450L

8 Cores16 Thrd70 WWMax: 2.3 GHz2012

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-4810MQ

4 / 8

6,074

+0.4%

6,047

0.0%

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 E5-2450L is on rank 980, so the Core i7-4810MQ offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-4810MQ

#944

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1826%

#945

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1799%

#946

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1652%

#947

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1644%

#948

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1629%

#950

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1573%

#951

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1508%

#952

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1506%

#953

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1465%

#956

Core i7-4810MQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $378

100%

#959

Celeron Dual-Core T3500

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

99%

#960

Celeron 4305UE

MSRP: $107|Avg: $107

99%

#963

Core i7-10510U

MSRP: $409|Avg: N/A

98%

#968

Core i7-4710MQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $378

95%

#970

Celeron T3100

MSRP: $62|Avg: $62

95%

#971

Core i7-4800MQ

MSRP: $380|Avg: $378

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2450L

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

37993%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

7173%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

6373%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

4924%

#980

Xeon E5-2450L

MSRP: $1106|Avg: $78

100%

#981

Xeon X3480

MSRP: $612|Avg: $48

99%

#982

Xeon E5-2687W

MSRP: $1885|Avg: $70

97%

#983

Xeon E5-4610

MSRP: $1219|Avg: $50

97%

#985

Xeon X7550

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $1400

96%

#986

Xeon E7540

MSRP: $1980|Avg: $146

96%

#987

Xeon E7530

MSRP: $1391|Avg: $146

95%

#988

Xeon E5-4627 v4

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $200

95%

#989

Xeon E5-4627 v3

MSRP: $2225|Avg: $200

93%

#990

Xeon X5660

MSRP: $1219|Avg: $10

90%

#991

Xeon E5-2667

MSRP: $1552|Avg: $31

88%

#992

Xeon E5-2690

MSRP: $2057|Avg: $150

87%

#993

Xeon E3-1565L v5

MSRP: $1552|Avg: $120

86%

#994

Xeon L5640

MSRP: $996|Avg: N/A

86%

#995

Xeon L5335

MSRP: $380|Avg: $18

84%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($78) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon E5-2450L is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Core i7-4810MQ	Xeon E5-2450L
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($378)	✅ More affordable ($78)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge-EN (2012) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-4810MQ ($378), however, is optimized for mixed workloads and gaming. For most users, it offers superior single-thread performance and responsiveness at a fraction of the cost ($300 less, 385% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Core i7-4810MQ	Xeon E5-2450L
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+382%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($378)	✅ More affordable ($78)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Core i7-4810MQ Benchmark Check

Xeon E5-2450L Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-4810MQ and Xeon E5-2450L

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 E5-2450L

The Xeon E5-2450L 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 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.3 GHz. L3 cache: 20480 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 70 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 6,047 points. Launch price was $72.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-4810MQ packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon E5-2450L offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon E5-2450L has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Core i7-4810MQ versus 2.3 GHz on the Xeon E5-2450L — a 49.2% clock advantage for the Core i7-4810MQ (base: 2.8 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). The Core i7-4810MQ uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Xeon E5-2450L uses Sandy Bridge-EN (2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-4810MQ scores 6,074 against the Xeon E5-2450L's 6,047 — a 0.4% lead for the Core i7-4810MQ. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-4810MQ vs 20480 kB (total) on the Xeon E5-2450L.

Feature	Core i7-4810MQ	Xeon E5-2450L
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	8 / 16+100%
Boost Clock	3.8 GHz+65%	2.3 GHz
Base Clock	2.8 GHz+56%	1.8 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)	20480 kB (total)+150%
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	6,047

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-4810MQ uses the PGA946 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E5-2450L uses LGA1356 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i7-4810MQ	Xeon E5-2450L
Socket	PGA946	LGA1356
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+50%	PCIe 2.0

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Value Analysis

The Core i7-4810MQ launched at $378 MSRP, while the Xeon E5-2450L debuted at $1106. At current prices ($378 vs $78), the Xeon E5-2450L is $300 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i7-4810MQ delivers 16.1 pts/$ vs 77.5 pts/$ for the Xeon E5-2450L — making the Xeon E5-2450L the 131.3% better value option.