Xeon E3-1225 v2 vs Core i7-4810MQ

Xeon E3-1225 v2

Core i7-4810MQ

4 Cores8 Thrd47 WWMax: 3.8 GHz2014

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon E3-1225 v2

4 / 4

6,015

0.0%

6,074

+1.0%

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 E3-1225 v2 is positioned at rank 480 and the Core i7-4810MQ is on rank 956, so the Xeon E3-1225 v2 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 E3-1225 v2

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

6909%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

1304%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

1159%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

895%

#303

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX

MSRP: $2495|Avg: $2495

100%

#304

EPYC 7352

MSRP: $1350|Avg: $725

99%

#305

Xeon w7-2475X

MSRP: $1789|Avg: $2544

99%

#307

Xeon W-3323

MSRP: $949|Avg: $500

97%

#308

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX

MSRP: $1149|Avg: $100

97%

#480

Xeon E3-1225 v2

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#492

Xeon W-2223

MSRP: $294|Avg: $330

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-4810MQ

#944

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1826%

#945

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1799%

#946

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1652%

#947

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1644%

#948

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1629%

#950

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1573%

#951

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1508%

#952

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1506%

#953

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1465%

#956

Core i7-4810MQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $378

100%

#959

Celeron Dual-Core T3500

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

99%

#960

Celeron 4305UE

MSRP: $107|Avg: $107

99%

#963

Core i7-10510U

MSRP: $409|Avg: N/A

98%

#968

Core i7-4710MQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $378

95%

#970

Celeron T3100

MSRP: $62|Avg: $62

95%

#971

Core i7-4800MQ

MSRP: $380|Avg: $378

95%

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 ($0) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon E3-1225 v2 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Xeon E3-1225 v2	Core i7-4810MQ
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($378)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / Standard Node)	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-4810MQ ($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 ($378 less, Infinity% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Xeon E3-1225 v2	Core i7-4810MQ
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ 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 E3-1225 v2 Benchmark Check

Core i7-4810MQ Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E3-1225 v2 and Core i7-4810MQ

Xeon E3-1225 v2

The Xeon E3-1225 v2 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. Passmark benchmark score: 6,015 points. Launch price was $800.

Core i7-4810MQ

The Core i7-4810MQ is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 January 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 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: 6,074 points. Launch price was $378.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-4810MQ is built on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon E3-1225 v2 scores 6,015 against the Core i7-4810MQ's 6,074 — a 1% lead for the Core i7-4810MQ.

Feature	Xeon E3-1225 v2	Core i7-4810MQ
Cores / Threads	—	4 / 8
Boost Clock	—	3.8 GHz
Base Clock	—	2.8 GHz
L3 Cache	—	8 MB (total)
L2 Cache	—	256K (per core)
Process	—	22 nm
Architecture	—	Haswell (2013−2015)
PassMark	6,015	6,074