Core i7-7820HQ vs Xeon E3-1241 v3

Core i7-7820HQ

4 Cores8 Thrd45 WWMax: 3.9 GHz2017

Xeon E3-1241 v3

4 Cores8 Thrd80 WWMax: 3.9 GHz2014

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-7820HQ

4 / 8

7,184

+0.2%

7,169

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 i7-7820HQ is positioned at rank 901 and the Xeon E3-1241 v3 is on rank 535, so the Xeon E3-1241 v3 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 i7-7820HQ

#889

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1543%

#890

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1521%

#891

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1396%

#892

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1390%

#893

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1377%

#895

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1330%

#896

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1275%

#897

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1273%

#898

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1239%

#901

Core i7-7820HQ

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#902

Pentium Dual Core T2410

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

100%

#903

FX-8800P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

99%

#905

Core i7-8809G

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

99%

#911

Core i7-6820HK

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

98%

#912

Athlon II Neo K325

MSRP: $60|Avg: $25

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E3-1241 v3

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

7914%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

1494%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

1328%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

1026%

#328

Xeon w7-2495X

MSRP: $2189|Avg: $2900

99%

#329

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX

MSRP: $4099|Avg: $4182

99%

#331

EPYC 7402

MSRP: $1783|Avg: $2285

98%

#332

Xeon W-2235

MSRP: $555|Avg: $350

98%

#535

Xeon E3-1241 v3

MSRP: $273|Avg: $27

100%

#543

Xeon W3670

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

98%

#547

Xeon E3-1240 v2

MSRP: $250|Avg: $150

97%

#548

Xeon E3-1220 v3

MSRP: $203|Avg: $89

97%

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 i7-7820HQ (2017) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i7-7820HQ	Xeon E3-1241 v3
Gaming	Balanced gaming performance	Balanced gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($27)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Kaby Lake-H (2017) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Haswell-WS (2013−2014) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E3-1241 v3 (2014) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3L-1333, DDR3L-1600, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i7-7820HQ	Xeon E3-1241 v3
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($27)

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 i7-7820HQ Benchmark Check

Xeon E3-1241 v3 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-7820HQ and Xeon E3-1241 v3

Core i7-7820HQ

The Core i7-7820HQ 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: 7,184 points. Launch price was $378.

Xeon E3-1241 v3

The Xeon E3-1241 v3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 May 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell-WS (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR3L-1333, DDR3L-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 7,169 points. Launch price was $273.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i7-7820HQ and Xeon E3-1241 v3 share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Core i7-7820HQ versus 3.9 GHz on the Xeon E3-1241 v3 — identical boost frequencies (base: 2.9 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Core i7-7820HQ uses the Kaby Lake-H (2017) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E3-1241 v3 uses Haswell-WS (2013−2014) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-7820HQ scores 7,184 against the Xeon E3-1241 v3's 7,169 — a 0.2% lead for the Core i7-7820HQ. Both processors carry 8 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Core i7-7820HQ	Xeon E3-1241 v3
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.9 GHz	3.9 GHz
Base Clock	2.9 GHz	3.5 GHz+21%
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)	8 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	256K (per core)
Process	14 nm-36%	22 nm
Architecture	Kaby Lake-H (2017)	Haswell-WS (2013−2014)
PassMark	7,184	7,169

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-7820HQ uses the BGA1440 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E3-1241 v3 uses LGA1150 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.