Xeon 3065 vs Core i5-4202Y

Xeon 3065

65 WW2007

Core i5-4202Y

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 2 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon 3065

1,545

0.0%

1,552

+0.5%

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 Xeon 3065 is positioned at rank 923 and the Core i5-4202Y is on rank 964, so the Xeon 3065 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 Xeon 3065

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

26885%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

5076%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

4510%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

3484%

#518

Xeon E5-1680 v3

MSRP: $1723|Avg: $200

100%

#519

Xeon E5-2690 v3

MSRP: $2090|Avg: $85

99%

#520

Xeon 6780E

MSRP: $11350|Avg: $8513

99%

#521

Xeon E5-2697A v4

MSRP: $2891|Avg: $121

97%

#522

Xeon Gold 6134

MSRP: $2214|Avg: $378

97%

#523

Xeon Gold 6138T

MSRP: $2742|Avg: $400

96%

#524

Xeon E5-2676 V3

MSRP: $1800|Avg: $36

95%

#524

Xeon E7-4880 v2

MSRP: $6619|Avg: $185

95%

#524

Xeon E5-2675 V3

MSRP: $1800|Avg: $100

95%

#923

Xeon 3065

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#924

Xeon E5-1660

MSRP: $1080|Avg: $29

100%

#931

Xeon E5-2660 v2

MSRP: $1393|Avg: $129

96%

#933

Xeon Silver 4112

MSRP: $885|Avg: $67

96%

#938

Xeon E5649

MSRP: $774|Avg: N/A

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-4202Y

#952

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1890%

#953

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1863%

#954

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1710%

#955

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1702%

#956

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1687%

#958

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1629%

#959

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1562%

#960

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1559%

#961

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1517%

#964

Core i5-4202Y

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#968

Core i7-4710MQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $378

99%

#970

Celeron T3100

MSRP: $62|Avg: $62

98%

#971

Core i7-4800MQ

MSRP: $380|Avg: $378

98%

#977

Phenom II X2 N640

MSRP: $100|Avg: $55

97%

#978

A10-8700P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

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 i5-4202Y (2013) utilizes 22 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon 3065	Core i5-4202Y
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 65 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon 3065 (2007) relies on 65 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon 3065	Core i5-4202Y
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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.

Xeon 3065 Benchmark Check

Core i5-4202Y Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon 3065 and Core i5-4202Y

Xeon 3065

The Xeon 3065 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. Base frequency: 2.33 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB L2 Cache. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,545 points. Launch price was $800.

Core i5-4202Y

The Core i5-4202Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 2 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 11.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,552 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-4202Y is built on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon 3065 scores 1,545 against the Core i5-4202Y's 1,552 — a 0.5% lead for the Core i5-4202Y. L3 cache: 4 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon 3065 vs 3 MB on the Core i5-4202Y.

Feature	Xeon 3065	Core i5-4202Y
Cores / Threads	—	2 / 4
Boost Clock	—	2 GHz
Base Clock	2.33 GHz+46%	1.6 GHz
L3 Cache	4 MB L2 Cache+33%	3 MB
L2 Cache	—	512 kB
Process	65 nm	22 nm-66%
Architecture	—	Haswell (2013−2015)
PassMark	1,545	1,552
Geekbench 6 Single	—	589
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	1,030

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon 3065 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Core i5-4202Y uses FCBGA1168 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon 3065	Core i5-4202Y
Socket	LGA775	FCBGA1168
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+67%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3L-1600 / LPDDR3-1600
Max RAM Capacity	—	16 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	12

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Xeon 3065) / VT-x / EPT (Core i5-4202Y). The Core i5-4202Y includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 4200), while the Xeon 3065 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-4202Y targets Ultra-portable.