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Xeon D-1557
Core i7-4930K
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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 D-1557 is positioned at rank 303 and the Core i7-4930K is on rank 919, so the Xeon D-1557 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon D-1557
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-4930K
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon D-1557 | Core i7-4930K |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($100) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge-E (2013) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon D-1557 | Core i7-4930K |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($100) |
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 Xeon D-1557 and Core i7-4930K
Xeon D-1557
The Xeon D-1557 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 February 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 2.1 GHz. L3 cache: 1.5 MB (per core). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1667. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 9,285 points. Launch price was $694.
Core i7-4930K
The Core i7-4930K is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge-E (2013) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 9,379 points. Launch price was $670.
Processing Power
The Xeon D-1557 packs 12 cores / 24 threads, while the Core i7-4930K offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon D-1557 has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.1 GHz on the Xeon D-1557 versus 3.9 GHz on the Core i7-4930K — a 60% clock advantage for the Core i7-4930K (base: 1.5 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Xeon D-1557 uses the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i7-4930K uses Ivy Bridge-E (2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon D-1557 scores 9,285 against the Core i7-4930K's 9,379 — a 1% lead for the Core i7-4930K. L3 cache: 1.5 MB (per core) on the Xeon D-1557 vs 12 MB (total) on the Core i7-4930K.
| Feature | Xeon D-1557 | Core i7-4930K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 12 / 24+100% | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 2.1 GHz | 3.9 GHz+86% |
| Base Clock | 1.5 GHz | 3.4 GHz+127% |
| L3 Cache | 1.5 MB (per core) | 12 MB (total)+700% |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm-36% | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Broadwell (2015−2019) | Ivy Bridge-E (2013) |
| PassMark | 9,285 | 9,379+1% |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon D-1557 uses the FCBGA1667 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-4930K uses LGA2011 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon D-1557 | Core i7-4930K |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1667 | LGA2011 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
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