Core i7-4930MX vs Xeon E3-1245 v2

Core i7-4930MX

4 Cores8 Thrd57 WWMax: 3.9 GHz2013

Xeon E3-1245 v2

4 Cores8 Thrd77 WWMax: 3.8 GHz2012

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-4930MX

4 / 8

6,387

+0.5%

6,357

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 i7-4930MX is positioned at rank 1191 and the Xeon E3-1245 v2 is on rank 583, so the Xeon E3-1245 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 i7-4930MX

#1179

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

5033%

#1180

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

4959%

#1181

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

4552%

#1182

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

4532%

#1183

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

4490%

#1185

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

4336%

#1186

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

4158%

#1187

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

4151%

#1188

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

4039%

#1191

Core i7-4930MX

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#1193

Celeron 900

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

97%

#1194

Pentium T3400

MSRP: $150|Avg: $90

97%

#1195

Core 2 Solo SU3500

MSRP: $262|Avg: $15

96%

#1196

Core 2 Duo E8335

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

94%

#1199

Celeron 560

MSRP: $89|Avg: $5

92%

#1200

Core i3-2312M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

91%

#1201

Celeron 857

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

90%

#1202

Celeron 925

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

90%

#1203

Core 2 Duo E8135

MSRP: $200|Avg: $15

87%

#1204

Core 2 Duo U7700

MSRP: $262|Avg: $10

87%

#1205

Core Duo T2400

MSRP: $294|Avg: N/A

87%

#1206

Core 2 Duo U7600

MSRP: $250|Avg: $5

87%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E3-1245 v2

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

8923%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

1685%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

1497%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

1156%

#351

Xeon W-2295

MSRP: $1333|Avg: $1400

100%

#352

Xeon 6741P

MSRP: $4421|Avg: $3780

98%

#353

EPYC 7452

MSRP: $2025|Avg: $2025

97%

#354

EPYC 7502P

MSRP: $2300|Avg: $1299

96%

#355

Xeon w7-3455

MSRP: $2489|Avg: $2625

95%

#356

EPYC 9334

MSRP: $2990|Avg: $1810

94%

#583

Xeon E3-1245 v2

MSRP: $273|Avg: $204

100%

#590

Xeon W-2125

MSRP: $444|Avg: $42

97%

#592

EPYC 7261

MSRP: $501|Avg: $8

96%

#594

Xeon E5-1620 v2

MSRP: $294|Avg: $50

95%

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 ($204) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon E3-1245 v2 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Core i7-4930MX	Xeon E3-1245 v2
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($204)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-4930MX ($0), 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 ($204 less, 100% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Core i7-4930MX	Xeon E3-1245 v2
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($204)

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 i7-4930MX Benchmark Check

Xeon E3-1245 v2 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-4930MX and Xeon E3-1245 v2

Core i7-4930MX

The Core i7-4930MX is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 29 April 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3 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): 57 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 6,387 points. Launch price was $1,096.

Xeon E3-1245 v2

The Xeon E3-1245 v2 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 May 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 77 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 6,357 points. Launch price was $462.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i7-4930MX and Xeon E3-1245 v2 share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Core i7-4930MX versus 3.8 GHz on the Xeon E3-1245 v2 — a 2.6% clock advantage for the Core i7-4930MX (base: 3 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Core i7-4930MX uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Xeon E3-1245 v2 uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-4930MX scores 6,387 against the Xeon E3-1245 v2's 6,357 — a 0.5% lead for the Core i7-4930MX. Both processors carry 8 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Core i7-4930MX	Xeon E3-1245 v2
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.9 GHz+3%	3.8 GHz
Base Clock	3 GHz	3.4 GHz+13%
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)	8 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	256 kB (per core)
Process	22 nm	22 nm
Architecture	Haswell (2013−2015)	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
PassMark	6,387	6,357
Geekbench 6 Single	—	659
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	2,273

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-4930MX uses the PGA946 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E3-1245 v2 uses LGA1155 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i7-4930MX	Xeon E3-1245 v2
Socket	PGA946	LGA1155
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 i7-4930MX) / Yes (Xeon E3-1245 v2). The Xeon E3-1245 v2 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics P4000), while the Core i7-4930MX requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Xeon E3-1245 v2 targets Server.