Core i7-4900MQ vs Xeon X5670

Core i7-4900MQ

4 Cores8 Thrd47 WWMax: 3.8 GHz2013

Xeon X5670

6 Cores12 Thrd95 WWMax: 3.33 GHz2010

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-4900MQ

4 / 8

6,146

0.0%

6,160

+0.2%

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 X5670 is on rank 469, so the Xeon X5670 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 X5670

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

6747%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

1274%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

1132%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

874%

#298

Xeon Gold 5418Y

MSRP: $1483|Avg: N/A

99%

#299

Xeon w5-3425

MSRP: $1189|Avg: $1189

99%

#300

EPYC 9255

MSRP: $2495|Avg: $1934

99%

#301

EPYC 8324P

MSRP: $1895|Avg: $3598

98%

#302

Xeon Gold 6414U

MSRP: $2296|Avg: $283

98%

#303

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX

MSRP: $2495|Avg: $2495

98%

#304

EPYC 7352

MSRP: $1350|Avg: $725

97%

#469

Xeon X5670

MSRP: $67|Avg: $30

100%

#470

Xeon E7340

MSRP: $213|Avg: $132

100%

#471

Xeon E3-1275 v6

MSRP: $499|Avg: $142

100%

#473

Pentium D1508

MSRP: $106|Avg: $106

99%

#476

Xeon E-2104G

MSRP: $193|Avg: $109

99%

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 ($30) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon X5670 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Core i7-4900MQ	Xeon X5670
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($40)	✅ More affordable ($30)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Westmere-EP (2010−2011) / 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 ($10 less, 33% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Core i7-4900MQ	Xeon X5670
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+34%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($40)	✅ More affordable ($30)

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 X5670 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-4900MQ and Xeon X5670

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 X5670

The Xeon X5670 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 16 March 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Westmere-EP (2010−2011) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.93 GHz, with boost up to 3.33 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1366. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 6,160 points. Launch price was $67.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-4900MQ packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon X5670 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon X5670 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Core i7-4900MQ versus 3.33 GHz on the Xeon X5670 — a 13.2% clock advantage for the Core i7-4900MQ (base: 2.8 GHz vs 2.93 GHz). The Core i7-4900MQ uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Xeon X5670 uses Westmere-EP (2010−2011) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-4900MQ scores 6,146 against the Xeon X5670's 6,160 — a 0.2% lead for the Xeon X5670. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-4900MQ vs 12 MB (total) on the Xeon X5670.

Feature	Core i7-4900MQ	Xeon X5670
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	6 / 12+50%
Boost Clock	3.8 GHz+14%	3.33 GHz
Base Clock	2.8 GHz	2.93 GHz+5%
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)	12 MB (total)+50%
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	256 kB (per core)
Process	22 nm-31%	32 nm
Architecture	Haswell (2013−2015)	Westmere-EP (2010−2011)
PassMark	6,146	6,160

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-4900MQ uses the PGA946 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon X5670 uses LGA1366 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i7-4900MQ	Xeon X5670
Socket	PGA946	LGA1366
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+50%	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3-1333
RAM Channels	—	3
ECC Support	—	✅

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core i7-4900MQ) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon X5670). Primary use case: Xeon X5670 targets Workstation. Direct competitor: Xeon X5670 rivals Core i7-980X.

Feature	Core i7-4900MQ	Xeon X5670
Integrated GPU	—	No
Unlocked	—	No
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	—	VT-x, VT-d, EPT
Target Use	—	Workstation

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Value Analysis

The Core i7-4900MQ launched at $570 MSRP, while the Xeon X5670 debuted at $67. At current prices ($40 vs $30), the Xeon X5670 is $10 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i7-4900MQ delivers 153.7 pts/$ vs 205.3 pts/$ for the Xeon X5670 — making the Xeon X5670 the 28.8% better value option.