Core i7-7700HQ vs Xeon E5-2623 v4

Core i7-7700HQ

4 Cores8 Thrd45 WWMax: 3.8 GHz2017

Xeon E5-2623 v4

4 Cores8 Thrd85 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2016

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-7700HQ

4 / 8

6,880

+0.2%

6,868

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 i7-7700HQ is positioned at rank 493 and the Xeon E5-2623 v4 is on rank 427, so the Xeon E5-2623 v4 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 i7-7700HQ

#153

Core i7-1370P

MSRP: $438|Avg: $280

100%

#158

Core i9-13900H

MSRP: $617|Avg: N/A

97%

#481

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

640%

#482

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

630%

#483

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

579%

#484

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

576%

#485

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

571%

#487

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

551%

#488

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

528%

#489

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

528%

#490

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

513%

#493

Core i7-7700HQ

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2623 v4

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

6052%

Xeon W-11865MLE

MSRP: $467|Avg: $350

99%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

1143%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

1015%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

784%

#281

EPYC 7402P

MSRP: $1280|Avg: $1090

100%

#282

Xeon w5-3525

MSRP: $1339|Avg: $1392

99%

#283

Xeon W-1290T

MSRP: $546|Avg: $494

98%

#284

Xeon D-1581

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

96%

#285

Xeon w5-3535X

MSRP: $1699|Avg: N/A

95%

#427

Xeon E5-2623 v4

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Core i7-7700HQ (2017) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR3, DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i7-7700HQ	Xeon E5-2623 v4
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Kaby Lake-H (2017) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-2623 v4 (2016) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i7-7700HQ	Xeon E5-2623 v4
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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 i7-7700HQ Benchmark Check

Xeon E5-2623 v4 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-7700HQ and Xeon E5-2623 v4

Core i7-7700HQ

The Core i7-7700HQ is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake-H (2017) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 6,880 points. Launch price was $378.

Xeon E5-2623 v4

The Xeon E5-2623 v4 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 June 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 10 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 85 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 6,868 points. Launch price was $444.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i7-7700HQ and Xeon E5-2623 v4 share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Core i7-7700HQ versus 3.2 GHz on the Xeon E5-2623 v4 — a 17.1% clock advantage for the Core i7-7700HQ (base: 2.8 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Core i7-7700HQ uses the Kaby Lake-H (2017) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E5-2623 v4 uses Broadwell (2015−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-7700HQ scores 6,880 against the Xeon E5-2623 v4's 6,868 — a 0.2% lead for the Core i7-7700HQ. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Core i7-7700HQ vs 10 MB on the Xeon E5-2623 v4.

Feature	Core i7-7700HQ	Xeon E5-2623 v4
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.8 GHz+19%	3.2 GHz
Base Clock	2.8 GHz+8%	2.6 GHz
L3 Cache	6 MB (total)	10 MB+67%
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	1 MB+300%
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Kaby Lake-H (2017)	Broadwell (2015−2019)
PassMark	6,880	6,868

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-7700HQ uses the BGA1440 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E5-2623 v4 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i7-7700HQ	Xeon E5-2623 v4
Socket	BGA1440	LGA2011
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2400	—
Max RAM Capacity	64 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	16	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-7700HQ) / not specified (Xeon E5-2623 v4). The Core i7-7700HQ includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 630), while the Xeon E5-2623 v4 requires a dedicated GPU.