Core i7-9750HF vs Xeon E5-2660 v2

Core i7-9750HF

6 Cores12 Thrd45 WWMax: 4.5 GHz2019

Xeon E5-2660 v2

10 Cores20 Thrd95 WWMax: 3 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-9750HF

6 / 12

10,393

+0.4%

10,353

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 i7-9750HF is positioned at rank 772 and the Xeon E5-2660 v2 is on rank 931, so the Core i7-9750HF 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 i7-9750HF

#759

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1115%

#760

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1099%

#761

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1009%

#762

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1004%

#763

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

995%

#765

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

961%

#766

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

921%

#767

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

920%

#768

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

895%

#772

Core i7-9750HF

MSRP: $395|Avg: $395

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2660 v2

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

27971%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

5281%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

4692%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

3625%

#523

Xeon Gold 6138T

MSRP: $2742|Avg: $400

100%

#524

Xeon E7-4880 v2

MSRP: $6619|Avg: $185

99%

#524

Xeon E5-2675 V3

MSRP: $1800|Avg: $100

99%

#524

Xeon E5-2676 V3

MSRP: $1800|Avg: $36

99%

#527

Xeon Platinum 8592+

MSRP: $11600|Avg: $11600

97%

#931

Xeon E5-2660 v2

MSRP: $1393|Avg: $129

100%

#933

Xeon Silver 4112

MSRP: $885|Avg: $67

99%

#938

Xeon E5649

MSRP: $774|Avg: N/A

98%

#939

Xeon E3-1220L v3

MSRP: $193|Avg: $30

98%

#940

Xeon E5-2670 v2

MSRP: $1556|Avg: $189

98%

#941

Xeon E5-2637 v3

MSRP: $996|Avg: $75

98%

#943

Xeon E5-1680 v2

MSRP: $1723|Avg: $150

97%

#944

Opteron 144

MSRP: $65|Avg: $29

96%

#945

Opteron 4386

MSRP: $459|Avg: $459

96%

#946

Xeon E5-2640

MSRP: $885|Avg: N/A

96%

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 i7-9750HF (2019) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4-2666, LPDDR3-2133, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i7-9750HF	Xeon E5-2660 v2
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($395)	✅ More affordable ($129)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-HR (2019) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-2660 v2 (2013) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i7-9750HF	Xeon E5-2660 v2
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+205%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($395)	✅ More affordable ($129)

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 i7-9750HF Benchmark Check

Xeon E5-2660 v2 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-9750HF and Xeon E5-2660 v2

Core i7-9750HF

The Core i7-9750HF is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 23 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-HR (2019) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666, LPDDR3-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 10,393 points. Launch price was $149.

Xeon E5-2660 v2

The Xeon E5-2660 v2 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) architecture. It features 10 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 25 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 10,353 points. Launch price was $850.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-9750HF packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon E5-2660 v2 offers 10 cores / 20 threads — the Xeon E5-2660 v2 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Core i7-9750HF versus 3 GHz on the Xeon E5-2660 v2 — a 40% clock advantage for the Core i7-9750HF (base: 2.6 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Core i7-9750HF uses the Coffee Lake-HR (2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E5-2660 v2 uses Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-9750HF scores 10,393 against the Xeon E5-2660 v2's 10,353 — a 0.4% lead for the Core i7-9750HF. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i7-9750HF vs 25 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2660 v2.

Feature	Core i7-9750HF	Xeon E5-2660 v2
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	10 / 20+67%
Boost Clock	4.5 GHz+50%	3 GHz
Base Clock	2.6 GHz+18%	2.2 GHz
L3 Cache	12 MB (total)	25 MB (total)+108%
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	256 kB (per core)
Process	14 nm-36%	22 nm
Architecture	Coffee Lake-HR (2019)	Ivy Bridge-EP (2013)
PassMark	10,393	10,353
Cinebench R23 Multi	6,915	—
Geekbench 6 Single	1,120	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	5,149	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-9750HF uses the BGA1440 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E5-2660 v2 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2666 on the Core i7-9750HF versus DDR3-1866 on the Xeon E5-2660 v2 — the Core i7-9750HF supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon E5-2660 v2 supports up to 768 GB of RAM compared to 128 GB — 142.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Core i7-9750HF) vs 4 (Xeon E5-2660 v2). PCIe lanes: 16 (Core i7-9750HF) vs 40 (Xeon E5-2660 v2) — the Xeon E5-2660 v2 offers 24 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: HM370,QM370,CM246 (Core i7-9750HF) and Intel X79,Intel C602 (Xeon E5-2660 v2).

Feature	Core i7-9750HF	Xeon E5-2660 v2
Socket	BGA1440	LGA2011
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2666+33%	DDR3-1866
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB	768 GB+500%
RAM Channels	2	4+100%
ECC Support	❌	✅
PCIe Lanes	16	40+150%

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: Yes (Core i7-9750HF) / not specified (Xeon E5-2660 v2).

Feature	Core i7-9750HF	Xeon E5-2660 v2
Integrated GPU	No	No
AVX-512	No	—
Virtualization	Yes	—

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Value Analysis

The Core i7-9750HF launched at $395 MSRP, while the Xeon E5-2660 v2 debuted at $1393. At current prices ($395 vs $129), the Xeon E5-2660 v2 is $266 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i7-9750HF delivers 26.3 pts/$ vs 80.3 pts/$ for the Xeon E5-2660 v2 — making the Xeon E5-2660 v2 the 101.2% better value option.