Core i7-4930K vs Xeon E5-4655 v3

Core i7-4930K

6 Cores12 Thrd130 WWMax: 3.9 GHz2013

Xeon E5-4655 v3

6 Cores12 Thrd135 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2015

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-4930K

6 / 12

9,379

0.0%

9,377

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 E5-4655 v3 is on rank 717, so the Xeon E5-4655 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 i7-4930K

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 E5-4655 v3

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

13809%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

2607%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

2316%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

1790%

#419

Xeon 6736P

MSRP: $3351|Avg: $3351

99%

#420

EPYC 9655P

MSRP: $10811|Avg: $7958

99%

#421

EPYC 9554P

MSRP: $7104|Avg: $3052

98%

#423

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX

MSRP: $6499|Avg: $3444

97%

#424

Xeon W-2155

MSRP: $1440|Avg: $150

96%

#717

Xeon E5-4655 v3

MSRP: $623|Avg: $150

100%

#718

Xeon E3-1220 v6

MSRP: $372|Avg: $80

100%

#719

Xeon E5-2623 v3

MSRP: $444|Avg: $50

100%

#722

Xeon E5-2620

MSRP: $360|Avg: $89

98%

#728

Xeon E5-2609 v3

MSRP: $306|Avg: $306

97%

#730

Xeon Bronze 3106

MSRP: $395|Avg: $395

97%

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 ($150) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon E5-4655 v3 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Core i7-4930K	Xeon E5-4655 v3
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($100)	⚠️ Higher cost ($150)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge-E (2013) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Haswell-EP (2014−2015) / 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 ($50 less, 33% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Core i7-4930K	Xeon E5-4655 v3
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+50%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($100)	⚠️ Higher cost ($150)

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 E5-4655 v3 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-4930K and Xeon E5-4655 v3

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 E5-4655 v3

The Xeon E5-4655 v3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 135 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 9,377 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i7-4930K and Xeon E5-4655 v3 share an identical 6-core/12-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Core i7-4930K versus 3.2 GHz on the Xeon E5-4655 v3 — a 19.7% clock advantage for the Core i7-4930K (base: 3.4 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The Core i7-4930K uses the Ivy Bridge-E (2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Xeon E5-4655 v3 uses Haswell-EP (2014−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-4930K scores 9,379 against the Xeon E5-4655 v3's 9,377 — a 0% lead for the Core i7-4930K. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i7-4930K vs 30 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-4655 v3.

Feature	Core i7-4930K	Xeon E5-4655 v3
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	6 / 12
Boost Clock	3.9 GHz+22%	3.2 GHz
Base Clock	3.4 GHz+17%	2.9 GHz
L3 Cache	12 MB (total)	30 MB (total)+150%
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	256K (per core)
Process	22 nm	22 nm
Architecture	Ivy Bridge-E (2013)	Haswell-EP (2014−2015)
PassMark	9,379	9,377

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the LGA2011 socket with PCIe 3.0.

Feature	Core i7-4930K	Xeon E5-4655 v3
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 E5-4655 v3 debuted at $623. At current prices ($100 vs $150), the Core i7-4930K is $50 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i7-4930K delivers 93.8 pts/$ vs 62.5 pts/$ for the Xeon E5-4655 v3 — making the Core i7-4930K the 40% better value option.