Core i7-6820EQ vs Xeon E5-4607 v2

Core i7-6820EQ

4 Cores8 Thrd45 WWMax: 2.8 GHz2015

Xeon E5-4607 v2

6 Cores12 Thrd95 WWMax: 2.6 GHz2014

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-6820EQ

4 / 8

7,025

+0.6%

6,986

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 i7-6820EQ is positioned at rank 822 and the Xeon E5-4607 v2 is on rank 49, so the Xeon E5-4607 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 i7-6820EQ

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

16777%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

15853%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

11510%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

3468%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

2747%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

2403%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1376%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

1358%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

1237%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

1237%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

1223%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

1190%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

1173%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

1168%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

1158%

#295

Core i9-7940X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $275

98%

#822

Core i7-6820EQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $344

100%

#823

A6-9500

MSRP: $101|Avg: $25

100%

#824

Pentium G2120T

MSRP: $87|Avg: $10

100%

#825

Athlon II X2 270

MSRP: $72|Avg: $15

100%

#827

Core i7-6850K

MSRP: $617|Avg: $80

99%

#828

Core i5-2500K

MSRP: $225|Avg: $35

99%

#829

Pentium G3430

MSRP: $116|Avg: $30

99%

#830

Pentium E5400

MSRP: $55|Avg: $49

99%

#831

Core i5-4570R

MSRP: $250|Avg: $20

99%

#832

A6-3650

MSRP: $115|Avg: $20

98%

#833

Core i7-4770R

MSRP: $360|Avg: $89

98%

#835

Core i7-2600

MSRP: $294|Avg: $50

98%

#836

Pentium G870

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

98%

#837

Athlon II X2 210e

MSRP: $60|Avg: $28

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-4607 v2

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

1249%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

236%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

210%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

162%

#49

Xeon E5-4607 v2

MSRP: $42|Avg: $77

100%

#50

Xeon Gold 6238R

MSRP: $2612|Avg: N/A

88%

#52

Opteron 6282 SE

MSRP: $1019|Avg: $770

96%

#53

Opteron 6276

MSRP: $788|Avg: $397

95%

#55

Opteron 6344

MSRP: $415|Avg: $49

91%

#60

Opteron 6274

MSRP: $639|Avg: $80

85%

#61

Opteron 6238

MSRP: $455|Avg: $118

85%

#63

Opteron 6376

MSRP: $703|Avg: N/A

84%

#64

Opteron 6328

MSRP: $575|Avg: $42

80%

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 ($77) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon E5-4607 v2 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Core i7-6820EQ	Xeon E5-4607 v2
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($344)	✅ More affordable ($77)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-6820EQ ($344), 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 ($267 less, 347% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Core i7-6820EQ	Xeon E5-4607 v2
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+344%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($344)	✅ More affordable ($77)

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 i7-6820EQ Benchmark Check

Xeon E5-4607 v2 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-6820EQ and Xeon E5-4607 v2

Core i7-6820EQ

The Core i7-6820EQ is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 12 October 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Max frequency: 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: LPDDR3-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 7,025 points. Launch price was $378.

Xeon E5-4607 v2

The Xeon E5-4607 v2 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 15 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-800, DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333. Passmark benchmark score: 6,986 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-6820EQ packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon E5-4607 v2 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon E5-4607 v2 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.8 GHz on the Core i7-6820EQ versus 2.6 GHz on the Xeon E5-4607 v2 — a 7.4% clock advantage for the Core i7-6820EQ. The Core i7-6820EQ is built on the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture. In PassMark, the Core i7-6820EQ scores 7,025 against the Xeon E5-4607 v2's 6,986 — a 0.6% lead for the Core i7-6820EQ. L3 cache: 8 MB on the Core i7-6820EQ vs 15 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Xeon E5-4607 v2.

Feature	Core i7-6820EQ	Xeon E5-4607 v2
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	6 / 12+50%
Boost Clock	2.8 GHz+8%	2.6 GHz
Base Clock	—	2.6 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB	15 MB Intel® Smart Cache+88%
L2 Cache	1 MB	—
Process	14 nm-36%	22 nm
Architecture	Skylake (2015−2016)	—
PassMark	7,025	6,986

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-6820EQ) / not specified (Xeon E5-4607 v2). The Core i7-6820EQ includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 530), while the Xeon E5-4607 v2 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-6820EQ targets Embedded.

Feature	Core i7-6820EQ	Xeon E5-4607 v2
Integrated GPU	Yes	—
IGPU Model	HD Graphics 530	—
Unlocked	No	—
AVX-512	No	—
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	—
Target Use	Embedded	—

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Value Analysis

The Core i7-6820EQ launched at $378 MSRP, while the Xeon E5-4607 v2 debuted at $42. At current prices ($344 vs $77), the Xeon E5-4607 v2 is $267 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i7-6820EQ delivers 20.4 pts/$ vs 90.7 pts/$ for the Xeon E5-4607 v2 — making the Xeon E5-4607 v2 the 126.5% better value option.