Xeon E-2104G vs Core i7-4770T
Xeon E-2104G
Core i7-4770T
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 i7-4770T is on rank 716, 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 i7-4770T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E-2104G | Core i7-4770T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($109) | ✅ More affordable ($39) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E-2104G | Core i7-4770T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+179%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($109) | ✅ More affordable ($39) |
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 i7-4770T
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 i7-4770T
The Core i7-4770T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 June 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 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 8192 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,854 points. Launch price was $610.
Processing Power
The Xeon E-2104G packs 4 cores / 4 threads, matching the Core i7-4770T's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Xeon E-2104G versus 3.7 GHz on the Core i7-4770T — a 14.5% clock advantage for the Core i7-4770T (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 i7-4770T uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E-2104G scores 5,858 against the Core i7-4770T's 5,854 — a 0.1% lead for the Xeon E-2104G. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Xeon E-2104G vs 8192 kB (total) on the Core i7-4770T.
| Feature | Xeon E-2104G | Core i7-4770T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz | 3.7 GHz+16% |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz+28% | 2.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total) | 8192 kB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm-36% | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) | Haswell (2013−2015) |
| PassMark | 5,858 | 5,854 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E-2104G uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-4770T uses LGA1150 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E-2104G | Core i7-4770T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1151 | LGA1150 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
Value Analysis
The Xeon E-2104G launched at $193 MSRP, while the Core i7-4770T debuted at $250. At current prices ($109 vs $39), the Core i7-4770T is $70 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E-2104G delivers 53.7 pts/$ vs 150.1 pts/$ for the Core i7-4770T — making the Core i7-4770T the 94.5% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon E-2104G | Core i7-4770T |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $193-23% | $250 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $109 | $39-64% |
| Performance per Dollar | 53.7 | 150.1+180% |
| Release Date | 2018 | 2013 |
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