Xeon E-2144G vs Core i7-4930K
Xeon E-2144G
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 E-2144G is positioned at rank 997 and the Core i7-4930K is on rank 919, so the Core i7-4930K 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-2144G
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-4930K
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E-2144G | Core i7-4930K |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($389) | ✅ More affordable ($100) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge-E (2013) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E-2144G | Core i7-4930K |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+288%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($389) | ✅ More affordable ($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 E-2144G and Core i7-4930K
Xeon E-2144G
The Xeon E-2144G 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 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 71 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 9,397 points. Launch price was $272.
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 E-2144G packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Core i7-4930K offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core i7-4930K has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Xeon E-2144G versus 3.9 GHz on the Core i7-4930K — a 14.3% clock advantage for the Xeon E-2144G (base: 3.6 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Xeon E-2144G uses the Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i7-4930K uses Ivy Bridge-E (2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E-2144G scores 9,397 against the Core i7-4930K's 9,379 — a 0.2% lead for the Xeon E-2144G. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Xeon E-2144G vs 12 MB (total) on the Core i7-4930K.
| Feature | Xeon E-2144G | Core i7-4930K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 6 / 12+50% |
| Boost Clock | 4.5 GHz+15% | 3.9 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz+6% | 3.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total) | 12 MB (total)+50% |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm-36% | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) | Ivy Bridge-E (2013) |
| PassMark | 9,397 | 9,379 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E-2144G uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-4930K uses LGA2011 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E-2144G | Core i7-4930K |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1151 | LGA2011 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
Value Analysis
The Xeon E-2144G launched at $2090 MSRP, while the Core i7-4930K debuted at $670. At current prices ($389 vs $100), the Core i7-4930K is $289 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E-2144G delivers 24.2 pts/$ vs 93.8 pts/$ for the Core i7-4930K — making the Core i7-4930K the 118.1% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon E-2144G | Core i7-4930K |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2090 | $670-68% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $389 | $100-74% |
| Performance per Dollar | 24.2 | 93.8+288% |
| Release Date | 2018 | 2013 |
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