Xeon E5-1410 v2 vs Core i7-3920XM

Xeon E5-1410 v2

4 Cores8 Thrd80 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2014

Core i7-3920XM

4 Cores8 Thrd55 WWMax: 3.8 GHz2012

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon E5-1410 v2

4 / 8

5,715

0.0%

5,713

0.0%

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 E5-1410 v2 is positioned at rank 506 and the Core i7-3920XM is on rank 582, so the Xeon E5-1410 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 E5-1410 v2

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

7272%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

1373%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

1220%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

942%

#312

EPYC 7643P

MSRP: $2722|Avg: $2722

99%

#313

Xeon w5-3435X

MSRP: $1589|Avg: $163

99%

#314

Xeon Gold 6312U

MSRP: $1645|Avg: N/A

99%

#315

EPYC 7443

MSRP: $2010|Avg: $1800

99%

#316

Xeon Gold 6416H

MSRP: $1845|Avg: N/A

98%

#318

EPYC 7343

MSRP: $1565|Avg: $1350

98%

#319

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX

MSRP: $2399|Avg: $225

97%

#320

EPYC 7413

MSRP: $1825|Avg: $450

97%

#506

Xeon E5-1410 v2

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#513

Xeon E3-1220 v5

MSRP: $203|Avg: $100

98%

#515

Xeon X5690

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-3920XM

#570

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

770%

#571

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

759%

#572

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

697%

#573

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

694%

#574

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

687%

#576

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

664%

#577

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

636%

#578

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

635%

#579

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

618%

#582

Core i7-3920XM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#583

Processor N100

MSRP: $128|Avg: $100

100%

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 E5-1410 v2 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Xeon E5-1410 v2	Core i7-3920XM
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge-EN (2013−2014) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-3920XM ($0), 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 ($0 less, NaN% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Xeon E5-1410 v2	Core i7-3920XM
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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 E5-1410 v2 Benchmark Check

Core i7-3920XM Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5-1410 v2 and Core i7-3920XM

Xeon E5-1410 v2

The Xeon E5-1410 v2 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Ivy Bridge-EN (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 10 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-800, DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333. Passmark benchmark score: 5,715 points. Launch price was $800.

Core i7-3920XM

The Core i7-3920XM is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 29 April 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 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: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,713 points. Launch price was $1,096.

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Processing Power

Both the Xeon E5-1410 v2 and Core i7-3920XM share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Xeon E5-1410 v2 versus 3.8 GHz on the Core i7-3920XM — a 17.1% clock advantage for the Core i7-3920XM (base: 2.8 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The Xeon E5-1410 v2 uses the Ivy Bridge-EN (2013−2014) architecture (22 nm), while the Core i7-3920XM uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-1410 v2 scores 5,715 against the Core i7-3920XM's 5,713 — a 0% lead for the Xeon E5-1410 v2. L3 cache: 10 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-1410 v2 vs 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-3920XM.

Feature	Xeon E5-1410 v2	Core i7-3920XM
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.2 GHz	3.8 GHz+19%
Base Clock	2.8 GHz	2.9 GHz+4%
L3 Cache	10 MB (total)+25%	8 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	256K (per core)
Process	22 nm	22 nm
Architecture	Ivy Bridge-EN (2013−2014)	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
PassMark	5,715	5,713
Geekbench 6 Single	—	686

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5-1410 v2 uses the LGA1356 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-3920XM uses PGA988 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon E5-1410 v2	Core i7-3920XM
Socket	LGA1356	PGA988
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3-1600
Max RAM Capacity	—	32 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E5-1410 v2) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i7-3920XM). The Core i7-3920XM includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 4000), while the Xeon E5-1410 v2 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-3920XM targets Extreme Performance Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i7-3920XM rivals A10-5750M.