Xeon E3-1220 v5 vs Core i7-4800MQ

Xeon E3-1220 v5

4 Cores4 Thrd80 WWMax: 3.5 GHz2015

Core i7-4800MQ

4 Cores8 Thrd47 WWMax: 3.7 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon E3-1220 v5

4 / 4

5,713

0.0%

5,773

+1.1%

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 E3-1220 v5 is positioned at rank 513 and the Core i7-4800MQ is on rank 971, so the Xeon E3-1220 v5 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 E3-1220 v5

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

7385%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

1394%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

1239%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

957%

#316

Xeon Gold 6416H

MSRP: $1845|Avg: N/A

100%

#318

EPYC 7343

MSRP: $1565|Avg: $1350

99%

#319

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX

MSRP: $2399|Avg: $225

99%

#320

EPYC 7413

MSRP: $1825|Avg: $450

99%

#321

Xeon W-3335

MSRP: $1430|Avg: $1200

98%

#322

EPYC 9354P

MSRP: $2730|Avg: $2205

97%

#323

EPYC 9224

MSRP: $1825|Avg: $1199

95%

#513

Xeon E3-1220 v5

MSRP: $203|Avg: $100

100%

#514

Xeon X5690

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-4800MQ

#959

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1932%

#960

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1903%

#961

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1747%

#962

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1739%

#963

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1723%

#965

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1664%

#966

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1596%

#967

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1593%

#968

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1550%

#971

Core i7-4800MQ

MSRP: $380|Avg: $378

100%

#977

Phenom II X2 N640

MSRP: $100|Avg: $55

99%

#978

A10-8700P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

99%

#982

Athlon II Neo K125

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

98%

#986

Pro A8-8600B

MSRP: $150|Avg: $25

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($100) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon E3-1220 v5 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Xeon E3-1220 v5	Core i7-4800MQ
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($100)	⚠️ Higher cost ($378)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Skylake-DT (2015) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-4800MQ ($378), however, is optimized for mixed workloads and gaming. For most users, it offers superior single-thread performance and responsiveness at a fraction of the cost ($278 less, 278% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Xeon E3-1220 v5	Core i7-4800MQ
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+274%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($100)	⚠️ Higher cost ($378)

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 E3-1220 v5 Benchmark Check

Core i7-4800MQ Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E3-1220 v5 and Core i7-4800MQ

Xeon E3-1220 v5

The Xeon E3-1220 v5 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 19 October 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Skylake-DT (2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1866/2133, DDR3L-1333/1600. Passmark benchmark score: 5,713 points. Launch price was $203.

Core i7-4800MQ

The Core i7-4800MQ is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 29 April 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 8 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: 5,773 points. Launch price was $378.

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Processing Power

The Xeon E3-1220 v5 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, matching the Core i7-4800MQ's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Xeon E3-1220 v5 versus 3.7 GHz on the Core i7-4800MQ — a 5.6% clock advantage for the Core i7-4800MQ (base: 3 GHz vs 2.7 GHz). The Xeon E3-1220 v5 uses the Skylake-DT (2015) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i7-4800MQ uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E3-1220 v5 scores 5,713 against the Core i7-4800MQ's 5,773 — a 1% lead for the Core i7-4800MQ. Both processors carry 8 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Xeon E3-1220 v5	Core i7-4800MQ
Cores / Threads	4 / 4	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.5 GHz	3.7 GHz+6%
Base Clock	3 GHz+11%	2.7 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)	8 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	256K (per core)
Process	14 nm-36%	22 nm
Architecture	Skylake-DT (2015)	Haswell (2013−2015)
PassMark	5,713	5,773+1%

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E3-1220 v5 uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-4800MQ uses PGA946 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon E3-1220 v5	Core i7-4800MQ
Socket	LGA1151	PGA946
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0

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Value Analysis

The Xeon E3-1220 v5 launched at $203 MSRP, while the Core i7-4800MQ debuted at $380. At current prices ($100 vs $378), the Xeon E3-1220 v5 is $278 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E3-1220 v5 delivers 57.1 pts/$ vs 15.3 pts/$ for the Core i7-4800MQ — making the Xeon E3-1220 v5 the 115.6% better value option.