Xeon E-2104G vs Core i7-4710MQ
Xeon E-2104G
Core i7-4710MQ
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 E-2104G is positioned at rank 476 and the Core i7-4710MQ is on rank 968, so the Xeon E-2104G offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E-2104G
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-4710MQ
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E-2104G | Core i7-4710MQ |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($109) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($378) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E-2104G | Core i7-4710MQ |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+251%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($109) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($378) |
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 E-2104G and Core i7-4710MQ
Xeon E-2104G
The Xeon E-2104G is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 12 July 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 5,858 points. Launch price was $193.
Core i7-4710MQ
The Core i7-4710MQ is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 27 May 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: PGA946. Thermal design power (TDP): 47 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,792 points. Launch price was $378.
Processing Power
The Xeon E-2104G packs 4 cores / 4 threads, matching the Core i7-4710MQ's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Xeon E-2104G versus 3.5 GHz on the Core i7-4710MQ — a 9% clock advantage for the Core i7-4710MQ (base: 3.2 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Xeon E-2104G uses the Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i7-4710MQ uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E-2104G scores 5,858 against the Core i7-4710MQ's 5,792 — a 1.1% lead for the Xeon E-2104G. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Xeon E-2104G vs 6 MB (total) on the Core i7-4710MQ.
| Feature | Xeon E-2104G | Core i7-4710MQ |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz | 3.5 GHz+9% |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz+28% | 2.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total)+33% | 6 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm-36% | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) | Haswell (2013−2015) |
| PassMark | 5,858+1% | 5,792 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 950 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 3,200 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E-2104G uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-4710MQ uses PGA946 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E-2104G | Core i7-4710MQ |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1151 | PGA946 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3L-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E-2104G) / VT-x, EPT (Core i7-4710MQ). The Core i7-4710MQ includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 4600), while the Xeon E-2104G requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-4710MQ targets Laptop.
| Feature | Xeon E-2104G | Core i7-4710MQ |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel HD Graphics 4600 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, EPT |
| Target Use | — | Laptop |
Value Analysis
The Xeon E-2104G launched at $193 MSRP, while the Core i7-4710MQ debuted at $378. At current prices ($109 vs $378), the Xeon E-2104G is $269 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E-2104G delivers 53.7 pts/$ vs 15.3 pts/$ for the Core i7-4710MQ — making the Xeon E-2104G the 111.3% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon E-2104G | Core i7-4710MQ |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $193-49% | $378 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $109-71% | $378 |
| Performance per Dollar | 53.7+251% | 15.3 |
| Release Date | 2018 | 2013 |
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