Core i7-4900MQ vs Xeon E5-2440

Core i7-4900MQ

4 Cores8 Thrd47 WWMax: 3.8 GHz2013

Xeon E5-2440

6 Cores12 Thrd95 WWMax: 2.9 GHz2012

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-4900MQ

4 / 8

6,146

+0.9%

6,091

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 i7-4900MQ is positioned at rank 1058 and the Xeon E5-2440 is on rank 907, so the Xeon E5-2440 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 E5-2440

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

24830%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

4688%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

4165%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

3218%

#508

Xeon E7-8895 v2

MSRP: $6841|Avg: $65

100%

#509

EPYC 9754

MSRP: $11900|Avg: $10631

99%

#509

EPYC 9684X

MSRP: $14756|Avg: $14756

99%

#511

Xeon D-1587

MSRP: $1652|Avg: $1443

99%

#512

Xeon E5-2687W v4

MSRP: $2141|Avg: $1138

98%

#513

Xeon W-3265

MSRP: $3684|Avg: $3400

98%

#514

Xeon E5-2658A V3

MSRP: $1832|Avg: $200

97%

#515

Xeon E5-4640 v4

MSRP: $2837|Avg: N/A

95%

#516

Xeon E7-8867 v3

MSRP: $4672|Avg: $4672

94%

#517

Xeon Gold 6150

MSRP: $3358|Avg: $196

94%

#907

Xeon E5-2440

MSRP: $728|Avg: $249

100%

#916

Xeon E5-2650L

MSRP: $748|Avg: $129

97%

#918

Xeon E5410

MSRP: $256|Avg: $20

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 ($249) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon E5-2440 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Core i7-4900MQ	Xeon E5-2440
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($40)	⚠️ Higher cost ($249)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge-EN (2012) / 32 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 ($209 less, 84% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Core i7-4900MQ	Xeon E5-2440
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+528%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($40)	⚠️ Higher cost ($249)

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 E5-2440 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-4900MQ and Xeon E5-2440

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 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.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-4900MQ 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 i7-4900MQ versus 2.9 GHz on the Xeon E5-2440 — a 26.9% clock advantage for the Core i7-4900MQ (base: 2.8 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Core i7-4900MQ uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Xeon E5-2440 uses Sandy Bridge-EN (2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-4900MQ scores 6,146 against the Xeon E5-2440's 6,091 — a 0.9% lead for the Core i7-4900MQ. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-4900MQ vs 15360 kB (total) on the Xeon E5-2440.

Feature	Core i7-4900MQ	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	6,146	6,091

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-4900MQ 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 i7-4900MQ	Xeon E5-2440
Socket	PGA946	LGA1356
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+50%	PCIe 2.0

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Value Analysis

The Core i7-4900MQ launched at $570 MSRP, while the Xeon E5-2440 debuted at $728. At current prices ($40 vs $249), the Core i7-4900MQ is $209 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i7-4900MQ delivers 153.7 pts/$ vs 24.5 pts/$ for the Xeon E5-2440 — making the Core i7-4900MQ the 145.1% better value option.