Core i7-4910MQ vs Xeon E3-1275L v3

Core i7-4910MQ

4 Cores8 Thrd47 WWMax: 3.9 GHz2014

Xeon E3-1275L v3

4 Cores8 Thrd45 WWMax: 3.9 GHz2014

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-4910MQ

4 / 8

6,297

0.0%

6,327

+0.5%

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 E3-1275L v3 is on rank 650, so the Xeon E3-1275L 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 i7-4910MQ

#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 E3-1275L v3

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

11495%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

2170%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

1928%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

1490%

#385

EPYC 9375F

MSRP: $5306|Avg: $108

100%

#386

Xeon w9-3475X

MSRP: $3739|Avg: $3930

96%

#388

EPYC 9254

MSRP: $3761|Avg: $1099

95%

#389

Xeon Gold 5220R

MSRP: $1780|Avg: $1015

94%

#390

EPYC 9555P

MSRP: $7983|Avg: $6130

94%

#391

Xeon Gold 5218

MSRP: $1273|Avg: $500

94%

#392

EPYC 9374F

MSRP: $4850|Avg: $3466

94%

#650

Xeon E3-1275L v3

MSRP: $350|Avg: $29

100%

#652

Xeon E5-1650 v3

MSRP: $583|Avg: N/A

99%

#654

Xeon E3-1225

MSRP: $224|Avg: $205

96%

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 ($29) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon E3-1275L v3 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Core i7-4910MQ	Xeon E3-1275L v3
Gaming	Balanced gaming performance	Balanced gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($570)	✅ More affordable ($29)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-4910MQ ($570), 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 ($541 less, 1866% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Core i7-4910MQ	Xeon E3-1275L v3
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+1875%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($570)	✅ More affordable ($29)

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 E3-1275L v3 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-4910MQ and Xeon E3-1275L v3

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 E3-1275L v3

The Xeon E3-1275L v3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 6,327 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i7-4910MQ and Xeon E3-1275L v3 share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Core i7-4910MQ versus 3.9 GHz on the Xeon E3-1275L v3 — identical boost frequencies (base: 2.9 GHz vs 2.7 GHz). The Core i7-4910MQ is built on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. In PassMark, the Core i7-4910MQ scores 6,297 against the Xeon E3-1275L v3's 6,327 — a 0.5% lead for the Xeon E3-1275L v3. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-4910MQ vs 8 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Xeon E3-1275L v3.

Feature	Core i7-4910MQ	Xeon E3-1275L v3
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.9 GHz	3.9 GHz
Base Clock	2.9 GHz+7%	2.7 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)	8 MB Intel® Smart Cache
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	—
Process	22 nm	22 nm
Architecture	Haswell (2013−2015)	—
PassMark	6,297	6,327
Geekbench 6 Single	—	900
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	3,000

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-4910MQ uses the PGA946 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E3-1275L v3 uses LGA1150 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i7-4910MQ	Xeon E3-1275L v3
Socket	PGA946	LGA1150
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
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 i7-4910MQ) / VT-x, VT-d (Xeon E3-1275L v3). The Xeon E3-1275L v3 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics P4600), while the Core i7-4910MQ requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Xeon E3-1275L v3 targets Low Power Server. Direct competitor: Xeon E3-1275L v3 rivals Xeon E3-1270 v3.

Feature	Core i7-4910MQ	Xeon E3-1275L v3
Integrated GPU	—	Yes
IGPU Model	—	Intel HD Graphics P4600
Unlocked	—	No
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	—	VT-x, VT-d
Target Use	—	Low Power Server

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Value Analysis

The Core i7-4910MQ launched at $570 MSRP, while the Xeon E3-1275L v3 debuted at $350. At current prices ($570 vs $29), the Xeon E3-1275L v3 is $541 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i7-4910MQ delivers 11.0 pts/$ vs 218.2 pts/$ for the Xeon E3-1275L v3 — making the Xeon E3-1275L v3 the 180.7% better value option.