Core i7-5930K vs Xeon E-2126G
Core i7-5930K
Xeon E-2126G
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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 i7-5930K is positioned at rank 849 and the Xeon E-2126G is on rank 1001, so the Core i7-5930K offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-5930K
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E-2126G
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i7-5930K | Xeon E-2126G |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($410) | ✅ More affordable ($230) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell-E (2014) / 22 nm) | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i7-5930K | Xeon E-2126G |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+79%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($410) | ✅ More affordable ($230) |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-5930K and Xeon E-2126G
Core i7-5930K
The Core i7-5930K is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell-E (2014) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 15 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 140 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 10,369 points. Launch price was $613.
Xeon E-2126G
The Xeon E-2126G is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 12 July 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) architecture. It features 6 cores and 6 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 10,437 points. Launch price was $255.
Processing Power
The Core i7-5930K packs 6 cores / 12 threads, matching the Xeon E-2126G's 6 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Core i7-5930K versus 4.5 GHz on the Xeon E-2126G — a 19.5% clock advantage for the Xeon E-2126G (base: 3.5 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Core i7-5930K uses the Haswell-E (2014) architecture (22 nm), while the Xeon E-2126G uses Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-5930K scores 10,369 against the Xeon E-2126G's 10,437 — a 0.7% lead for the Xeon E-2126G. L3 cache: 15 MB (total) on the Core i7-5930K vs 12 MB (total) on the Xeon E-2126G.
| Feature | Core i7-5930K | Xeon E-2126G |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 6 / 6 |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz | 4.5 GHz+22% |
| Base Clock | 3.5 GHz+6% | 3.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 15 MB (total)+25% | 12 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 22 nm | 14 nm-36% |
| Architecture | Haswell-E (2014) | Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) |
| PassMark | 10,369 | 10,437 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 6,000 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i7-5930K uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E-2126G uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i7-5930K | Xeon E-2126G |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2011 | LGA1151 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2133 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 4 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 40 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-5930K) / not specified (Xeon E-2126G). Primary use case: Core i7-5930K targets High End Desktop. Direct competitor: Core i7-5930K rivals Ryzen 5 1600.
| Feature | Core i7-5930K | Xeon E-2126G |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| IGPU Model | None | — |
| Unlocked | Yes | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | — |
| Target Use | High End Desktop | — |
Value Analysis
The Core i7-5930K launched at $583 MSRP, while the Xeon E-2126G debuted at $2702. At current prices ($410 vs $230), the Xeon E-2126G is $180 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i7-5930K delivers 25.3 pts/$ vs 45.4 pts/$ for the Xeon E-2126G — making the Xeon E-2126G the 56.9% better value option.
| Feature | Core i7-5930K | Xeon E-2126G |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $583-78% | $2702 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $410 | $230-44% |
| Performance per Dollar | 25.3 | 45.4+79% |
| Release Date | 2014 | 2018 |
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