Ryzen 7 4700G vs Xeon E7-4830
Ryzen 7 4700G
Xeon E7-4830
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 4700G
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E7-4830
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 7 4700G | Xeon E7-4830 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($235) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Renoir (2020−2023) / 7 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Westmere-EX (2011) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 7 4700G | Xeon E7-4830 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($235) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 4700G and Xeon E7-4830
Ryzen 7 4700G
The Ryzen 7 4700G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 21 July 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Renoir (2020−2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 20,180 points. Launch price was $299.
Xeon E7-4830
The Xeon E7-4830 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 April 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Westmere-EX (2011) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.13 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1567. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-800, DDR3-978, DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, Speed-1066. Passmark benchmark score: 19,981 points. Launch price was $2,059.
Processing Power
Both the Ryzen 7 4700G and Xeon E7-4830 share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Ryzen 7 4700G versus 2.4 GHz on the Xeon E7-4830 — a 58.8% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 4700G (base: 3.6 GHz vs 2.13 GHz). The Ryzen 7 4700G uses the Renoir (2020−2023) architecture (7 nm), while the Xeon E7-4830 uses Westmere-EX (2011) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 4700G scores 20,180 against the Xeon E7-4830's 19,981 — a 1% lead for the Ryzen 7 4700G. L3 cache: 8 MB on the Ryzen 7 4700G vs 24 MB (total) on the Xeon E7-4830.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 4700G | Xeon E7-4830 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 4.4 GHz+83% | 2.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz+69% | 2.13 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB | 24 MB (total)+200% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core)+100% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 7 nm-78% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Renoir (2020−2023) | Westmere-EX (2011) |
| PassMark | 20,180 | 19,981 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,696 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 10,382 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 7 4700G uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon E7-4830 uses LGA1567 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-3200 on the Ryzen 7 4700G versus DDR3-1333 on the Xeon E7-4830 — the Ryzen 7 4700G supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon E7-4830 supports up to 2048 GB of RAM compared to 128 GB — 176.5% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Ryzen 7 4700G) vs 4 (Xeon E7-4830). PCIe lanes: 24 (Ryzen 7 4700G) vs 0 (Xeon E7-4830) — the Ryzen 7 4700G offers 24 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 4700G | Xeon E7-4830 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1567 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-3200+33% | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | 2048 GB+1500% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 4+100% |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 24 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization support: AMD-V (Ryzen 7 4700G) vs Yes (Xeon E7-4830). The Ryzen 7 4700G includes integrated graphics (Radeon Graphics (8CU)), while the Xeon E7-4830 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 4700G targets Desktop.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 4700G | Xeon E7-4830 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Radeon Graphics (8CU) | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | Yes |
| Target Use | Desktop | — |
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