Core i7-4910MQ vs Xeon E5-4617

Core i7-4910MQ

4 Cores8 Thrd47 WWMax: 3.9 GHz2014

Xeon E5-4617

6 Cores6 Thrd130 WWMax: 3.4 GHz2012

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-4910MQ

4 / 8

6,297

0.0%

6,298

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 E5-4617 is on rank 144, so the Xeon E5-4617 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 E5-4617

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

2970%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

561%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

498%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

385%

#119

Xeon 6505P

MSRP: $563|Avg: $563

100%

#130

EPYC 9115

MSRP: $726|Avg: $726

95%

#144

Xeon E5-4617

MSRP: $90|Avg: $35

100%

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 ($35) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon E5-4617 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Core i7-4910MQ	Xeon E5-4617
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($570)	✅ More affordable ($35)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) / 32 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 ($535 less, 1529% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Core i7-4910MQ	Xeon E5-4617
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+1529%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($570)	✅ More affordable ($35)

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 E5-4617 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-4910MQ and Xeon E5-4617

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 E5-4617

The Xeon E5-4617 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 May 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) architecture. It features 6 cores and 6 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 15360 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 6,298 points. Launch price was $90.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-4910MQ packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon E5-4617 offers 6 cores / 6 threads — the Xeon E5-4617 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Core i7-4910MQ versus 3.4 GHz on the Xeon E5-4617 — a 13.7% clock advantage for the Core i7-4910MQ (base: 2.9 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The Core i7-4910MQ uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Xeon E5-4617 uses Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-4910MQ scores 6,297 against the Xeon E5-4617's 6,298 — a 0% lead for the Xeon E5-4617. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-4910MQ vs 15360 kB (total) on the Xeon E5-4617.

Feature	Core i7-4910MQ	Xeon E5-4617
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	6 / 6+50%
Boost Clock	3.9 GHz+15%	3.4 GHz
Base Clock	2.9 GHz	2.9 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-EP (2012)
PassMark	6,297	6,298

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-4910MQ uses the PGA946 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E5-4617 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i7-4910MQ	Xeon E5-4617
Socket	PGA946	LGA2011
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+50%	PCIe 2.0

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Value Analysis

The Core i7-4910MQ launched at $570 MSRP, while the Xeon E5-4617 debuted at $90. At current prices ($570 vs $35), the Xeon E5-4617 is $535 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i7-4910MQ delivers 11.0 pts/$ vs 179.9 pts/$ for the Xeon E5-4617 — making the Xeon E5-4617 the 176.9% better value option.