Xeon E5-1620 v2 vs Core i7-4820K

Xeon E5-1620 v2

4 Cores8 Thrd130 WWMax: 3.9 GHz2013

Core i7-4820K

4 Cores8 Thrd130 WWMax: 3.9 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon E5-1620 v2

4 / 8

6,523

+0.1%

6,515

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 E5-1620 v2 is positioned at rank 594 and the Core i7-4820K is on rank 800, so the Xeon E5-1620 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 E5-1620 v2

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

9366%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

1768%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

1571%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

1214%

#355

Xeon w7-3455

MSRP: $2489|Avg: $2625

99%

#356

EPYC 9334

MSRP: $2990|Avg: $1810

99%

#357

Xeon w9-3575X

MSRP: $3789|Avg: $675

98%

#358

Xeon w7-3465X

MSRP: $2889|Avg: $468

98%

#359

Xeon Gold 6530

MSRP: $2128|Avg: $1846

97%

#359

EPYC 9354

MSRP: $3420|Avg: $2498

97%

#361

Xeon Silver 4114

MSRP: $612|Avg: $30

96%

#362

EPYC 7532

MSRP: $2380|Avg: $225

96%

#363

Xeon W-2191B

MSRP: $1333|Avg: $39

96%

#364

Xeon Gold 5320

MSRP: $1780|Avg: $1834

95%

#594

Xeon E5-1620 v2

MSRP: $294|Avg: $50

100%

#605

Xeon E3-1270 v3

MSRP: $339|Avg: $410

96%

#607

Xeon E3-1235

MSRP: $240|Avg: $270

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-4820K

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

15888%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

15012%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

10900%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

3284%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

2601%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

2275%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1303%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

1286%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

1171%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

1171%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

1158%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

1127%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

1111%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

1106%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

1096%

#294

Core i9-7920X

MSRP: $1199|Avg: $236

100%

#800

Core i7-4820K

MSRP: $332|Avg: $40

100%

#802

Core i7-3770K

MSRP: $332|Avg: $75

100%

#803

Core i5-4460T

MSRP: $187|Avg: $30

99%

#804

Core i3-3220

MSRP: $117|Avg: $88

99%

#805

Core i7-3770T

MSRP: $278|Avg: $105

99%

#807

Pentium G645T

MSRP: $64|Avg: $15

99%

#808

Pentium G620

MSRP: $64|Avg: $12

99%

#809

Core i5-7442EQ

MSRP: $250|Avg: $50

99%

#812

Core i3-3250T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $15

98%

#813

Core i5-5575R

MSRP: $265|Avg: $50

98%

#815

Core i3-3210

MSRP: $117|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 ($50) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon E5-1620 v2 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Xeon E5-1620 v2	Core i7-4820K
Gaming	Balanced gaming performance	Balanced gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($50)	✅ More affordable ($40)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge-E (2013) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge-E (2013) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-4820K ($40), 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 ($10 less, 20% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Xeon E5-1620 v2	Core i7-4820K
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+25%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($50)	✅ More affordable ($40)

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 E5-1620 v2 Benchmark Check

Core i7-4820K Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5-1620 v2 and Core i7-4820K

Xeon E5-1620 v2

The Xeon E5-1620 v2 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 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 10 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: 6,523 points. Launch price was $315.

Core i7-4820K

The Core i7-4820K 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 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 10 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: 6,515 points. Launch price was $399.

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Processing Power

Both the Xeon E5-1620 v2 and Core i7-4820K share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Xeon E5-1620 v2 versus 3.9 GHz on the Core i7-4820K — identical boost frequencies (base: 3.7 GHz vs 3.7 GHz). Both are built on the Ivy Bridge-E (2013) architecture using a 22 nm process. In PassMark, the Xeon E5-1620 v2 scores 6,523 against the Core i7-4820K's 6,515 — a 0.1% lead for the Xeon E5-1620 v2. Both processors carry 10 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Xeon E5-1620 v2	Core i7-4820K
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.9 GHz	3.9 GHz
Base Clock	3.7 GHz	3.7 GHz
L3 Cache	10 MB (total)	10 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	256 kB (per core)
Process	22 nm	22 nm
Architecture	Ivy Bridge-E (2013)	Ivy Bridge-E (2013)
PassMark	6,523	6,515

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the LGA2011 socket with PCIe 3.0.

Feature	Xeon E5-1620 v2	Core i7-4820K
Socket	LGA2011	LGA2011
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0

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Value Analysis

The Xeon E5-1620 v2 launched at $294 MSRP, while the Core i7-4820K debuted at $332. At current prices ($50 vs $40), the Core i7-4820K is $10 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E5-1620 v2 delivers 130.5 pts/$ vs 162.9 pts/$ for the Core i7-4820K — making the Core i7-4820K the 22.1% better value option.