Core i7-4930K vs Xeon E5-1650 v2

Core i7-4930K

6 Cores12 Thrd130 WWMax: 3.9 GHz2013

Xeon E5-1650 v2

6 Cores12 Thrd130 WWMax: 3.9 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-4930K

6 / 12

9,379

+0.8%

9,306

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 i7-4930K is positioned at rank 919 and the Xeon E5-1650 v2 is on rank 691, so the Xeon E5-1650 v2 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 i7-4930K

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

22265%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

21039%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

15276%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

4602%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

3645%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

3189%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1826%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

1803%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

1641%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

1641%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

1623%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

1579%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

1557%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

1551%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

1537%

#302

Core i7-6900K

MSRP: $1089|Avg: $1089

96%

#303

Core i7-5960X

MSRP: $999|Avg: $83

96%

#919

Core i7-4930K

MSRP: $670|Avg: $100

100%

#920

Sempron LE-1250

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $20

100%

#921

Pentium E6500

MSRP: $84|Avg: $10

100%

#922

Core i5-2500

MSRP: $294|Avg: $69

100%

#923

Athlon II X4 605e

MSRP: $143|Avg: $25

98%

#925

Athlon II X4 610e

MSRP: $143|Avg: $20

98%

#926

Core i5-2390T

MSRP: $182|Avg: $182

98%

#927

Phenom II X4 910e

MSRP: $157|Avg: $69

98%

#928

FX-8100

MSRP: $300|Avg: $50

98%

#930

Celeron E1400

MSRP: $53|Avg: $63

96%

#932

Pentium E6800

MSRP: $86|Avg: $10

96%

#933

Core i3-530

MSRP: $113|Avg: $15

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-1650 v2

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

13021%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

2459%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

2184%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

1687%

#405

Xeon 6737P

MSRP: $4995|Avg: $4995

100%

#406

Xeon Gold 6342

MSRP: $2977|Avg: $3000

99%

#407

Xeon Gold 6438N

MSRP: $3351|Avg: $3351

99%

#408

Xeon 6747P

MSRP: $6497|Avg: $6497

98%

#410

Xeon W-3175X

MSRP: $2999|Avg: $2999

96%

#411

Xeon w9-3495X

MSRP: $5889|Avg: $6333

96%

#412

Xeon Gold 5320T

MSRP: $1977|Avg: $1379

96%

#691

Xeon E5-1650 v2

MSRP: $583|Avg: $60

100%

#697

Xeon E3-1275 v2

MSRP: $426|Avg: $426

98%

#699

Xeon E5-2658

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

98%

#703

Xeon E5-2630

MSRP: $395|Avg: $395

96%

#704

Xeon X5680

MSRP: $450|Avg: $13

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 ($60) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon E5-1650 v2 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Core i7-4930K	Xeon E5-1650 v2
Gaming	Balanced gaming performance	Balanced gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($100)	✅ More affordable ($60)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge-E (2013) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge-E (2013) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-4930K ($100), 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 ($40 less, 67% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Core i7-4930K	Xeon E5-1650 v2
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+65%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($100)	✅ More affordable ($60)

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 i7-4930K Benchmark Check

Xeon E5-1650 v2 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-4930K and Xeon E5-1650 v2

Core i7-4930K

The Core i7-4930K is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge-E (2013) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 9,379 points. Launch price was $670.

Xeon E5-1650 v2

The Xeon E5-1650 v2 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge-E (2013) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 9,306 points. Launch price was $917.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i7-4930K and Xeon E5-1650 v2 share an identical 6-core/12-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Core i7-4930K versus 3.9 GHz on the Xeon E5-1650 v2 — identical boost frequencies (base: 3.4 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). Both are built on the Ivy Bridge-E (2013) architecture using a 22 nm process. In PassMark, the Core i7-4930K scores 9,379 against the Xeon E5-1650 v2's 9,306 — a 0.8% lead for the Core i7-4930K. Both processors carry 12 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Core i7-4930K	Xeon E5-1650 v2
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	6 / 12
Boost Clock	3.9 GHz	3.9 GHz
Base Clock	3.4 GHz	3.5 GHz+3%
L3 Cache	12 MB (total)	12 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	256 kB (per core)
Process	22 nm	22 nm
Architecture	Ivy Bridge-E (2013)	Ivy Bridge-E (2013)
PassMark	9,379	9,306

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the LGA2011 socket with PCIe 3.0.

Feature	Core i7-4930K	Xeon E5-1650 v2
Socket	LGA2011	LGA2011
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 5.0+67%

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Value Analysis

The Core i7-4930K launched at $670 MSRP, while the Xeon E5-1650 v2 debuted at $583. At current prices ($100 vs $60), the Xeon E5-1650 v2 is $40 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i7-4930K delivers 93.8 pts/$ vs 155.1 pts/$ for the Xeon E5-1650 v2 — making the Xeon E5-1650 v2 the 49.3% better value option.