Xeon D-1622 vs Core i7-4860HQ

Xeon D-1622

4 Cores8 Thrd40 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2019

Core i7-4860HQ

4 Cores8 Thrd47 WWMax: 3.6 GHz2014

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon D-1622

4 / 8

6,205

0.0%

6,204

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 Xeon D-1622 is positioned at rank 452 and the Core i7-4860HQ is on rank 861, so the Xeon D-1622 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 D-1622

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

6531%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

1233%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

1096%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

846%

#290

Xeon Gold 5420+

MSRP: $1848|Avg: $1848

99%

#292

Xeon w7-2575X

MSRP: $1689|Avg: $1860

99%

#294

Xeon Gold 6444Y

MSRP: $3622|Avg: N/A

98%

#295

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

MSRP: $2649|Avg: $2782

98%

#296

Xeon Platinum 8380

MSRP: $2010|Avg: $965

97%

#452

Xeon D-1622

MSRP: $195|Avg: $170

100%

#453

Xeon E3-1290 v2

MSRP: $885|Avg: $125

100%

#454

Xeon E5-2420 v2

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $112

100%

#455

Xeon E3-1285 v6

MSRP: $450|Avg: N/A

100%

#456

Xeon E3-1268L v5

MSRP: $377|Avg: $93

100%

#460

Xeon E5-1428L V2

MSRP: $494|Avg: $83

98%

#461

Xeon E5-1428L

MSRP: $480|Avg: N/A

98%

#463

Xeon E5-2620 v2

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $54

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-4860HQ

#849

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1419%

#850

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1398%

#851

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1283%

#852

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1278%

#853

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1266%

#855

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1222%

#856

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1172%

#857

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1170%

#858

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1139%

#861

Core i7-4860HQ

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#863

Pentium Dual Core T2390

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

100%

#867

Core i7-1160G7

MSRP: $426|Avg: N/A

99%

#873

Celeron M 540

MSRP: $86|Avg: $20

98%

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 Xeon D-1622 (2019) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4, DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon D-1622	Core i7-4860HQ
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($170)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Crystalwell (2013−2014) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-4860HQ (2014) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon D-1622	Core i7-4860HQ
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($170)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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 D-1622 Benchmark Check

Core i7-4860HQ Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon D-1622 and Core i7-4860HQ

Xeon D-1622

The Xeon D-1622 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1667. Thermal design power (TDP): 40 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 6,205 points. Launch price was $170.

Core i7-4860HQ

The Core i7-4860HQ is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 February 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Crystalwell (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1364. Thermal design power (TDP): 47 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 6,204 points. Launch price was $434.

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Processing Power

Both the Xeon D-1622 and Core i7-4860HQ share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Xeon D-1622 versus 3.6 GHz on the Core i7-4860HQ — a 11.8% clock advantage for the Core i7-4860HQ (base: 2.6 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Xeon D-1622 uses the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i7-4860HQ uses Crystalwell (2013−2014) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon D-1622 scores 6,205 against the Core i7-4860HQ's 6,204 — a 0% lead for the Xeon D-1622. L3 cache: 6 MB on the Xeon D-1622 vs 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-4860HQ.

Feature	Xeon D-1622	Core i7-4860HQ
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.2 GHz	3.6 GHz+12%
Base Clock	2.6 GHz+8%	2.4 GHz
L3 Cache	6 MB	8 MB (total)+33%
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	256K (per core)
Process	14 nm-36%	22 nm
Architecture	Broadwell (2015−2019)	Crystalwell (2013−2014)
PassMark	6,205	6,204

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon D-1622 uses the FCBGA1667 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-4860HQ uses BGA1364 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.