Core i7-9750HF vs Xeon E5-4640 v3

Core i7-9750HF

6 Cores12 Thrd45 WWMax: 4.5 GHz2019

Xeon E5-4640 v3

12 Cores24 Thrd105 WWMax: 2.6 GHz2015

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-9750HF

6 / 12

10,393

+0.2%

10,372

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 E5-4640 v3 is on rank 1007, 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 E5-4640 v3

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

57252%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

10810%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

9604%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

7419%

#540

Xeon E7-8891 v3

MSRP: $6841|Avg: $418

87%

#541

Xeon E5-4669 v4

MSRP: $7007|Avg: $300

69%

#1007

Xeon E5-4640 v3

MSRP: $2859|Avg: $300

100%

#1008

Xeon E5440

MSRP: $690|Avg: $37

94%

#1009

Xeon E5-2643

MSRP: $1552|Avg: $50

93%

#1010

Xeon E5-2637

MSRP: $885|Avg: $40

93%

#1011

Xeon W3570

MSRP: $999|Avg: $15

90%

#1013

Xeon E5-4620

MSRP: $2141|Avg: $400

85%

#1014

Xeon E5-2680

MSRP: $3226|Avg: $40

79%

#1016

Xeon E5-4640

MSRP: $2725|Avg: N/A

71%

#1018

Xeon E5-4650

MSRP: $3616|Avg: $71

66%

#1019

Xeon E5-4650L

MSRP: $3616|Avg: N/A

65%

#1020

Xeon E5-4655 v4

MSRP: $4616|Avg: N/A

65%

#1021

Xeon E-2224

MSRP: $3226|Avg: $195

61%

#1022

Athlon MP 2400+

MSRP: $151|Avg: $20

56%

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 E5-4640 v3
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($395)	✅ More affordable ($300)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-HR (2019) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Haswell-EP (2014−2015) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-4640 v3 (2015) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR4, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i7-9750HF	Xeon E5-4640 v3
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+31%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($395)	✅ More affordable ($300)

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 E5-4640 v3 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-9750HF and Xeon E5-4640 v3

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 E5-4640 v3

The Xeon E5-4640 v3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 10,372 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-9750HF packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon E5-4640 v3 offers 12 cores / 24 threads — the Xeon E5-4640 v3 has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Core i7-9750HF versus 2.6 GHz on the Xeon E5-4640 v3 — a 53.5% clock advantage for the Core i7-9750HF (base: 2.6 GHz vs 1.9 GHz). The Core i7-9750HF uses the Coffee Lake-HR (2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E5-4640 v3 uses Haswell-EP (2014−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-9750HF scores 10,393 against the Xeon E5-4640 v3's 10,372 — a 0.2% lead for the Core i7-9750HF. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,120 vs 750, a 39.6% lead for the Core i7-9750HF that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 5,149 vs 7,000 (30.5% advantage for the Xeon E5-4640 v3). L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i7-9750HF vs 30 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-4640 v3.

Feature	Core i7-9750HF	Xeon E5-4640 v3
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	12 / 24+100%
Boost Clock	4.5 GHz+73%	2.6 GHz
Base Clock	2.6 GHz+37%	1.9 GHz
L3 Cache	12 MB (total)	30 MB (total)+150%
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	256K (per core)
Process	14 nm-36%	22 nm
Architecture	Coffee Lake-HR (2019)	Haswell-EP (2014−2015)
PassMark	10,393	10,372
Cinebench R23 Multi	6,915	—
Geekbench 6 Single	1,120+49%	750
Geekbench 6 Multi	5,149	7,000+36%

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-9750HF uses the BGA1440 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E5-4640 v3 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-2666 memory speed. The Xeon E5-4640 v3 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 E5-4640 v3). PCIe lanes: 16 (Core i7-9750HF) vs 40 (Xeon E5-4640 v3) — the Xeon E5-4640 v3 offers 24 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: HM370,QM370,CM246 (Core i7-9750HF) and C612 (Xeon E5-4640 v3).

Feature	Core i7-9750HF	Xeon E5-4640 v3
Socket	BGA1440	LGA2011
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 5.0+67%
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2666	DDR4-1866
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

Both support Yes virtualization.

Feature	Core i7-9750HF	Xeon E5-4640 v3
Integrated GPU	No	No
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	Yes	Yes

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Value Analysis

The Core i7-9750HF launched at $395 MSRP, while the Xeon E5-4640 v3 debuted at $2859. At current prices ($395 vs $300), the Xeon E5-4640 v3 is $95 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i7-9750HF delivers 26.3 pts/$ vs 34.6 pts/$ for the Xeon E5-4640 v3 — making the Xeon E5-4640 v3 the 27.1% better value option.