Core i7-4910MQ vs Xeon D-1622

Core i7-4910MQ

4 Cores8 Thrd47 WWMax: 3.9 GHz2014

Xeon D-1622

4 Cores8 Thrd40 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2019

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-4910MQ

4 / 8

6,297

+1.5%

6,205

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 i7-4910MQ is positioned at rank 1053 and the Xeon D-1622 is on rank 452, so the Xeon D-1622 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 i7-4910MQ

#1041

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2655%

#1042

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2616%

#1043

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2402%

#1044

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2391%

#1045

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2369%

#1047

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2288%

#1048

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2194%

#1049

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2190%

#1050

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2131%

#1053

Core i7-4910MQ

MSRP: $570|Avg: $570

100%

#1054

Pentium T4400

MSRP: $107|Avg: $5

99%

#1056

Athlon X2 QL-65

MSRP: $150|Avg: $22

98%

#1057

Pentium J2850

MSRP: $94|Avg: $94

98%

#1058

Core i7-4900MQ

MSRP: $570|Avg: $40

98%

#1059

Celeron P4505

MSRP: $86|Avg: $86

97%

#1060

Pentium Dual Core T2370

MSRP: $150|Avg: $25

97%

#1061

Pentium T4200

MSRP: $99|Avg: $10

96%

#1062

Core i7-2720QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

96%

#1063

Pentium 2020M

MSRP: $134|Avg: N/A

95%

#1064

Celeron P4500

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

95%

#1065

Pentium Dual Core SU4100

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

95%

#1066

Processor N50

MSRP: $128|Avg: $120

95%

#1067

Athlon II N350

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

95%

#1068

Celeron N3350

MSRP: $107|Avg: N/A

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon D-1622

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

6531%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

1233%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

1096%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

846%

#290

Xeon Gold 5420+

MSRP: $1848|Avg: $1848

99%

#292

Xeon w7-2575X

MSRP: $1689|Avg: $1860

99%

#294

Xeon Gold 6444Y

MSRP: $3622|Avg: N/A

98%

#295

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

MSRP: $2649|Avg: $2782

98%

#296

Xeon Platinum 8380

MSRP: $2010|Avg: $965

97%

#452

Xeon D-1622

MSRP: $195|Avg: $170

100%

#453

Xeon E3-1290 v2

MSRP: $885|Avg: $125

100%

#454

Xeon E5-2420 v2

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $112

100%

#455

Xeon E3-1285 v6

MSRP: $450|Avg: N/A

100%

#456

Xeon E3-1268L v5

MSRP: $377|Avg: $93

100%

#460

Xeon E5-1428L V2

MSRP: $494|Avg: $83

98%

#461

Xeon E5-1428L

MSRP: $480|Avg: N/A

98%

#463

Xeon E5-2620 v2

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $54

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Xeon D-1622 (2019) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4, DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i7-4910MQ	Xeon D-1622
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($570)	✅ More affordable ($170)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)	✨ Modern (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-4910MQ (2014) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i7-4910MQ	Xeon D-1622
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+230%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($570)	✅ More affordable ($170)

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 i7-4910MQ Benchmark Check

Xeon D-1622 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-4910MQ and Xeon D-1622

Core i7-4910MQ

The Core i7-4910MQ 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 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 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: 6,297 points. Launch price was $568.

Xeon D-1622

The Xeon D-1622 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1667. Thermal design power (TDP): 40 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 6,205 points. Launch price was $170.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i7-4910MQ and Xeon D-1622 share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Core i7-4910MQ versus 3.2 GHz on the Xeon D-1622 — a 19.7% clock advantage for the Core i7-4910MQ (base: 2.9 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Core i7-4910MQ uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Xeon D-1622 uses Broadwell (2015−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-4910MQ scores 6,297 against the Xeon D-1622's 6,205 — a 1.5% lead for the Core i7-4910MQ. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-4910MQ vs 6 MB on the Xeon D-1622.

Feature	Core i7-4910MQ	Xeon D-1622
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.9 GHz+22%	3.2 GHz
Base Clock	2.9 GHz+12%	2.6 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)+33%	6 MB
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	1 MB+300%
Process	22 nm	14 nm-36%
Architecture	Haswell (2013−2015)	Broadwell (2015−2019)
PassMark	6,297+1%	6,205

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-4910MQ uses the PGA946 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon D-1622 uses FCBGA1667 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i7-4910MQ	Xeon D-1622
Socket	PGA946	FCBGA1667
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0

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Value Analysis

The Core i7-4910MQ launched at $570 MSRP, while the Xeon D-1622 debuted at $195. At current prices ($570 vs $170), the Xeon D-1622 is $400 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i7-4910MQ delivers 11.0 pts/$ vs 36.5 pts/$ for the Xeon D-1622 — making the Xeon D-1622 the 107.1% better value option.