Core i7-9750HF vs Xeon E7540

Core i7-9750HF

6 Cores12 Thrd45 WWMax: 4.5 GHz2019

Xeon E7540

6 Cores12 Thrd105 WWMax: 2.27 GHz2010

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-9750HF

6 / 12

10,393

+0.2%

10,376

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 E7540 is on rank 986, 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 E7540

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

39661%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

7488%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

6653%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

5140%

#986

Xeon E7540

MSRP: $1980|Avg: $146

100%

#987

Xeon E7530

MSRP: $1391|Avg: $146

99%

#988

Xeon E5-4627 v4

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $200

99%

#989

Xeon E5-4627 v3

MSRP: $2225|Avg: $200

97%

#990

Xeon X5660

MSRP: $1219|Avg: $10

94%

#991

Xeon E5-2667

MSRP: $1552|Avg: $31

92%

#992

Xeon E5-2690

MSRP: $2057|Avg: $150

91%

#993

Xeon E3-1565L v5

MSRP: $1552|Avg: $120

90%

#994

Xeon L5640

MSRP: $996|Avg: N/A

89%

#995

Xeon L5335

MSRP: $380|Avg: $18

87%

#996

Xeon E5-4627 v2

MSRP: $2061|Avg: $70

87%

#997

Xeon E-2144G

MSRP: $2090|Avg: $389

86%

#998

Xeon X5675

MSRP: $1440|Avg: $22

85%

#999

Xeon Phi 7210

MSRP: $1881|Avg: $150

74%

#1000

Xeon D-1567

MSRP: $2702|Avg: $230

74%

#1001

Xeon E-2126G

MSRP: $2702|Avg: $230

74%

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 E7540
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($395)	✅ More affordable ($146)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-HR (2019) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E7540 (2010) relies on 45 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i7-9750HF	Xeon E7540
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+170%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($395)	✅ More affordable ($146)

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 E7540 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-9750HF and Xeon E7540

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 E7540

The Xeon E7540 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2.27 GHz. L3 cache: 18 MB L3 Cache. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1567. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 10,376 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i7-9750HF and Xeon E7540 share an identical 6-core/12-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Core i7-9750HF versus 2.27 GHz on the Xeon E7540 — a 65.9% clock advantage for the Core i7-9750HF (base: 2.6 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Core i7-9750HF is built on the Coffee Lake-HR (2019) architecture. In PassMark, the Core i7-9750HF scores 10,393 against the Xeon E7540's 10,376 — a 0.2% lead for the Core i7-9750HF. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i7-9750HF vs 18 MB L3 Cache on the Xeon E7540.

Feature	Core i7-9750HF	Xeon E7540
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4.5 GHz+98%	2.27 GHz
Base Clock	2.6 GHz+30%	2 GHz
L3 Cache	12 MB (total)	18 MB L3 Cache+50%
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	—
Process	14 nm-69%	45 nm
Architecture	Coffee Lake-HR (2019)	—
PassMark	10,393	10,376
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 E7540 uses LGA1567 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2666 on the Core i7-9750HF versus DDR3-1066 on the Xeon E7540 — the Core i7-9750HF supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Core i7-9750HF supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 2 TB — 193.8% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Core i7-9750HF) vs 4 (Xeon E7540). PCIe lanes: 16 (Core i7-9750HF) vs 32 (Xeon E7540) — the Xeon E7540 offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.

Feature	Core i7-9750HF	Xeon E7540
Socket	BGA1440	LGA1567
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+50%	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2666+33%	DDR3-1066
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB	2 TB+1500%
RAM Channels	2	4+100%
ECC Support	❌	✅
PCIe Lanes	16	32+100%

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Advanced Features

Virtualization support: Yes (Core i7-9750HF) vs VT-x, VT-d (Xeon E7540). Primary use case: Xeon E7540 targets Server.

Feature	Core i7-9750HF	Xeon E7540
Integrated GPU	No	No
Unlocked	—	No
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	Yes	VT-x, VT-d
Target Use	—	Server

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Value Analysis

The Core i7-9750HF launched at $395 MSRP, while the Xeon E7540 debuted at $1980. At current prices ($395 vs $146), the Xeon E7540 is $249 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i7-9750HF delivers 26.3 pts/$ vs 71.1 pts/$ for the Xeon E7540 — making the Xeon E7540 the 91.9% better value option.