Core i7-7820HK vs Xeon E3-1505M v6

Core i7-7820HK

4 Cores8 Thrd45 WWMax: 3.9 GHz2017

Xeon E3-1505M v6

4 Cores8 Thrd45 WWMax: 4 GHz2017

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-7820HK

4 / 8

7,397

0.0%

7,441

+0.6%

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 i7-7820HK is positioned at rank 892 and the Xeon E3-1505M v6 is on rank 401, so the Xeon E3-1505M v6 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 i7-7820HK

#880

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1499%

#881

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1477%

#882

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1356%

#883

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1350%

#884

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1338%

#886

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1292%

#887

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1239%

#888

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1237%

#889

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1203%

#892

Core i7-7820HK

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

100%

#895

Pentium B940

MSRP: $134|Avg: $11

100%

#896

Core i5-8305G

MSRP: $350|Avg: $350

99%

#897

Celeron 6305

MSRP: $107|Avg: $80

99%

#900

Core i7-8705G

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

97%

#902

Pentium Dual Core T2410

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

97%

#903

FX-8800P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

97%

#904

Core i7-8809G

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E3-1505M v6

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

5585%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

1055%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

937%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

724%

#270

Xeon E-2176G

MSRP: $367|Avg: $405

100%

#271

EPYC 7401

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $450

99%

#274

EPYC 7313

MSRP: $1083|Avg: $764

97%

#275

Xeon w5-2455X

MSRP: $1039|Avg: $1049

96%

#276

Xeon w3-2425

MSRP: $529|Avg: $529

95%

#401

Xeon E3-1505M v6

MSRP: $434|Avg: N/A

100%

#402

Xeon E5-1630 v3

MSRP: $372|Avg: $299

100%

#416

Xeon E3-1276 v3

MSRP: $213|Avg: $244

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 ($434) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon E3-1505M v6 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Core i7-7820HK	Xeon E3-1505M v6
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($378)	⚠️ Higher cost ($434)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Kaby Lake-H (2017) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-7820HK ($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 ($56 less, 13% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Core i7-7820HK	Xeon E3-1505M v6
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+14%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($378)	⚠️ Higher cost ($434)

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 i7-7820HK Benchmark Check

Xeon E3-1505M v6 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-7820HK and Xeon E3-1505M v6

Core i7-7820HK

The Core i7-7820HK 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 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,397 points. Launch price was $378.

Xeon E3-1505M v6

The Xeon E3-1505M v6 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 4 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: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,441 points. Launch price was $623.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i7-7820HK and Xeon E3-1505M v6 share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Core i7-7820HK versus 4 GHz on the Xeon E3-1505M v6 — a 2.5% clock advantage for the Xeon E3-1505M v6 (base: 2.9 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Core i7-7820HK uses the Kaby Lake-H (2017) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E3-1505M v6 uses Kaby Lake (2016−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-7820HK scores 7,397 against the Xeon E3-1505M v6's 7,441 — a 0.6% lead for the Xeon E3-1505M v6. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-7820HK vs 8 MB on the Xeon E3-1505M v6.

Feature	Core i7-7820HK	Xeon E3-1505M v6
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.9 GHz	4 GHz+3%
Base Clock	2.9 GHz	3 GHz+3%
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)	8 MB
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	1 MB+300%
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Kaby Lake-H (2017)	Kaby Lake (2016−2019)
PassMark	7,397	7,441