Core i7-4900MQ vs Xeon E3-1265L v3

Core i7-4900MQ

4 Cores8 Thrd47 WWMax: 3.8 GHz2013

Xeon E3-1265L v3

4 Cores8 Thrd45 WWMax: 3.7 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-4900MQ

4 / 8

6,146

0.0%

6,187

+0.7%

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 i7-4900MQ is positioned at rank 1058 and the Xeon E3-1265L v3 is on rank 610, so the Xeon E3-1265L v3 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 i7-4900MQ

#1046

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2722%

#1047

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2682%

#1048

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2462%

#1049

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2451%

#1050

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2428%

#1052

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2345%

#1053

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2249%

#1054

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2245%

#1055

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2185%

#1058

Core i7-4900MQ

MSRP: $570|Avg: $40

100%

#1059

Pentium Dual Core T2370

MSRP: $150|Avg: $25

99%

#1060

Celeron P4505

MSRP: $86|Avg: $86

99%

#1061

Pentium T4200

MSRP: $99|Avg: $10

99%

#1062

Core i7-2720QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

99%

#1063

Pentium 2020M

MSRP: $134|Avg: N/A

98%

#1064

Celeron P4500

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

98%

#1065

Pentium Dual Core SU4100

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

97%

#1066

Processor N50

MSRP: $128|Avg: $120

97%

#1067

Athlon II N350

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

97%

#1068

Celeron N3350

MSRP: $107|Avg: N/A

96%

#1070

Core i7-2675QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

96%

#1071

A9-9410

MSRP: $150|Avg: $25

96%

#1073

A8 Pro-7150B

MSRP: $150|Avg: $20

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E3-1265L v3

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

9878%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

1865%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

1657%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

1280%

#365

EPYC 7513

MSRP: $2840|Avg: $389

100%

#366

Xeon Silver 4216

MSRP: $1011|Avg: $800

99%

#367

EPYC 9454P

MSRP: $4598|Avg: $3333

98%

#369

Xeon Gold 6542Y

MSRP: $2878|Avg: N/A

95%

#370

EPYC 7502

MSRP: $2600|Avg: $1299

95%

#371

Xeon 6730P

MSRP: $3726|Avg: $3726

95%

#372

Xeon Gold 6330

MSRP: $2128|Avg: $2128

94%

#373

Xeon Gold 6548Y+

MSRP: $3726|Avg: $3726

94%

#610

Xeon E3-1265L v3

MSRP: $294|Avg: $398

100%

#611

Xeon E3-1280 v2

MSRP: $315|Avg: $50

100%

#617

Xeon W-2133

MSRP: $617|Avg: $617

97%

#621

Xeon E5607

MSRP: $135|Avg: $27

95%

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 ($398) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon E3-1265L v3 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Core i7-4900MQ	Xeon E3-1265L v3
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($40)	⚠️ Higher cost ($398)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Haswell-WS (2013−2014) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-4900MQ ($40), 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 ($358 less, 90% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Core i7-4900MQ	Xeon E3-1265L v3
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+888%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($40)	⚠️ Higher cost ($398)

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 i7-4900MQ Benchmark Check

Xeon E3-1265L v3 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-4900MQ and Xeon E3-1265L v3

Core i7-4900MQ

The Core i7-4900MQ is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 29 April 2013 (12 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: 6,146 points. Launch price was $568.

Xeon E3-1265L v3

The Xeon E3-1265L v3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 June 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell-WS (2013−2014) 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, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 6,187 points. Launch price was $710.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i7-4900MQ and Xeon E3-1265L v3 share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Core i7-4900MQ versus 3.7 GHz on the Xeon E3-1265L v3 — a 2.7% clock advantage for the Core i7-4900MQ (base: 2.8 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Core i7-4900MQ uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Xeon E3-1265L v3 uses Haswell-WS (2013−2014) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-4900MQ scores 6,146 against the Xeon E3-1265L v3's 6,187 — a 0.7% lead for the Xeon E3-1265L v3. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-4900MQ vs 8192 kB (total) on the Xeon E3-1265L v3.

Feature	Core i7-4900MQ	Xeon E3-1265L v3
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.8 GHz+3%	3.7 GHz
Base Clock	2.8 GHz+12%	2.5 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)	8192 kB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	256 kB (per core)
Process	22 nm	22 nm
Architecture	Haswell (2013−2015)	Haswell-WS (2013−2014)
PassMark	6,146	6,187
Geekbench 6 Single	—	996
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	3,458

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-4900MQ uses the PGA946 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E3-1265L v3 uses LGA1150 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i7-4900MQ	Xeon E3-1265L v3
Socket	PGA946	LGA1150
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 5.0+67%
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3-1600
Max RAM Capacity	—	32 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	✅
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core i7-4900MQ) / Yes (Xeon E3-1265L v3). The Xeon E3-1265L v3 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics P4600), while the Core i7-4900MQ requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Xeon E3-1265L v3 targets Server.

Feature	Core i7-4900MQ	Xeon E3-1265L v3
Integrated GPU	—	Yes
IGPU Model	—	HD Graphics P4600
Unlocked	—	No
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	—	Yes
Target Use	—	Server

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Value Analysis

The Core i7-4900MQ launched at $570 MSRP, while the Xeon E3-1265L v3 debuted at $294. At current prices ($40 vs $398), the Core i7-4900MQ is $358 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i7-4900MQ delivers 153.7 pts/$ vs 15.5 pts/$ for the Xeon E3-1265L v3 — making the Core i7-4900MQ the 163.2% better value option.