Core i7-6820HK vs Xeon E5-4607

Core i7-6820HK

4 Cores8 Thrd45 WWMax: 3.6 GHz2015

Xeon E5-4607

6 Cores12 Thrd95 WWMax: 2.2 GHz2012

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-6820HK

4 / 8

7,012

+0.4%

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 i7-6820HK is positioned at rank 911 and the Xeon E5-4607 is on rank 421, so the Xeon E5-4607 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 i7-6820HK

#899

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1582%

#900

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1558%

#901

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1431%

#902

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1424%

#903

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1411%

#905

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1363%

#906

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1307%

#907

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1305%

#908

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1270%

#911

Core i7-6820HK

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

100%

#912

Athlon II Neo K325

MSRP: $60|Avg: $25

100%

#919

Core i5-8365UE

MSRP: $297|Avg: $297

99%

#921

A6 Pro-7050B

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

98%

#923

Athlon II N370

MSRP: $60|Avg: $10

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-4607

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

5950%

Xeon W-11955M

MSRP: $623|Avg: $450

100%

Xeon W-11865MLE

MSRP: $467|Avg: $350

98%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

1123%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

998%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

771%

#279

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

MSRP: $1149|Avg: $1130

99%

#281

EPYC 7402P

MSRP: $1280|Avg: $1090

98%

#282

Xeon w5-3525

MSRP: $1339|Avg: $1392

97%

#283

Xeon W-1290T

MSRP: $546|Avg: $494

97%

#421

Xeon E5-4607

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#425

Xeon E5-4620 v2

MSRP: $273|Avg: $30

99%

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 ($0) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon E5-4607 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Core i7-6820HK	Xeon E5-4607
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($378)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-6820HK ($378), 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 ($378 less, Infinity% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Core i7-6820HK	Xeon E5-4607
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($378)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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 i7-6820HK Benchmark Check

Xeon E5-4607 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

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

Core i7-6820HK

The Core i7-6820HK is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,012 points. Launch price was $378.

Xeon E5-4607

The Xeon E5-4607 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 15 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 6,986 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-6820HK packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon E5-4607 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon E5-4607 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Core i7-6820HK versus 2.2 GHz on the Xeon E5-4607 — a 48.3% clock advantage for the Core i7-6820HK (base: 2.7 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Core i7-6820HK uses the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E5-4607 uses Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-6820HK scores 7,012 against the Xeon E5-4607's 6,986 — a 0.4% lead for the Core i7-6820HK. L3 cache: 8 MB on the Core i7-6820HK vs 15 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-4607.

Feature	Core i7-6820HK	Xeon E5-4607
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	6 / 12+50%
Boost Clock	3.6 GHz+64%	2.2 GHz
Base Clock	2.7 GHz+23%	2.2 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB	15 MB (total)+88%
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	256 kB (per core)
Process	14 nm-56%	32 nm
Architecture	Skylake (2015−2016)	Sandy Bridge-EP (2012)
PassMark	7,012	6,986

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-6820HK uses the BGA1440 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E5-4607 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.