Xeon E5-1620 vs Core i7-4710MQ

Xeon E5-1620

4 Cores8 Thrd130 WWMax: 3.8 GHz2012

Core i7-4710MQ

4 Cores8 Thrd47 WWMax: 3.5 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon E5-1620

4 / 8

5,848

+1.0%

5,792

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 is positioned at rank 953 and the Core i7-4710MQ is on rank 968, so the Xeon E5-1620 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

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

31441%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

5936%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

5274%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

4074%

#529

Xeon Max 9480

MSRP: $12980|Avg: $12980

97%

#530

Xeon E5-2689 v4

MSRP: $2723|Avg: $100

95%

#531

EPYC 7543

MSRP: $10257|Avg: $468

93%

#532

Xeon Platinum 8368Q

MSRP: $7719|Avg: $7719

92%

#533

Xeon Gold 6250

MSRP: $3400|Avg: $2000

91%

#534

Xeon E5-2699 v4

MSRP: $4115|Avg: $400

91%

#953

Xeon E5-1620

MSRP: $885|Avg: $70

100%

#955

Xeon E5462

MSRP: $342|Avg: $45

98%

#958

Xeon E5-4650 v2

MSRP: $1723|Avg: $48

96%

#959

Xeon E5-1620 v4

MSRP: $1166|Avg: $160

95%

#963

Xeon E5-2660

MSRP: $1329|Avg: $65

92%

#964

Xeon E5-2667 v3

MSRP: $2057|Avg: $150

92%

#966

Xeon E3110

MSRP: $214|Avg: $158

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-4710MQ

#956

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1915%

#957

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1887%

#958

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1732%

#959

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1725%

#960

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1709%

#962

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1650%

#963

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1582%

#964

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1580%

#965

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1537%

#968

Core i7-4710MQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $378

100%

#970

Celeron T3100

MSRP: $62|Avg: $62

99%

#971

Core i7-4800MQ

MSRP: $380|Avg: $378

99%

#977

Phenom II X2 N640

MSRP: $100|Avg: $55

98%

#978

A10-8700P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

98%

#982

Athlon II Neo K125

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

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 ($70) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon E5-1620 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Xeon E5-1620	Core i7-4710MQ
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($70)	⚠️ Higher cost ($378)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge-E (2011−2013) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-4710MQ ($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 ($308 less, 440% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Xeon E5-1620	Core i7-4710MQ
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+445%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($70)	⚠️ 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 E5-1620 Benchmark Check

Core i7-4710MQ Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5-1620 and Core i7-4710MQ

Xeon E5-1620

The Xeon E5-1620 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 6 March 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge-E (2011−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 10240 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,848 points. Launch price was $313.

Core i7-4710MQ

The Core i7-4710MQ is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 27 May 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 6 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: 5,792 points. Launch price was $378.

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Processing Power

Both the Xeon E5-1620 and Core i7-4710MQ share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Xeon E5-1620 versus 3.5 GHz on the Core i7-4710MQ — a 8.2% clock advantage for the Xeon E5-1620 (base: 3.6 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Xeon E5-1620 uses the Sandy Bridge-E (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Core i7-4710MQ uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-1620 scores 5,848 against the Core i7-4710MQ's 5,792 — a 1% lead for the Xeon E5-1620. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 612 vs 950, a 43.3% lead for the Core i7-4710MQ that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 2,250 vs 3,200 (34.9% advantage for the Core i7-4710MQ). L3 cache: 10240 kB (total) on the Xeon E5-1620 vs 6 MB (total) on the Core i7-4710MQ.

Feature	Xeon E5-1620	Core i7-4710MQ
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.8 GHz+9%	3.5 GHz
Base Clock	3.6 GHz+44%	2.5 GHz
L3 Cache	10240 kB (total)+67%	6 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	256K (per core)
Process	32 nm	22 nm-31%
Architecture	Sandy Bridge-E (2011−2013)	Haswell (2013−2015)
PassMark	5,848	5,792
Cinebench R23 Multi	3,469	—
Geekbench 6 Single	612	950+55%
Geekbench 6 Multi	2,250	3,200+42%

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5-1620 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i7-4710MQ uses PGA946 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1600 memory speed. The Xeon E5-1620 supports up to 375 GB of RAM compared to 32 GB — 168.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 4 (Xeon E5-1620) vs 2 (Core i7-4710MQ). PCIe lanes: 40 (Xeon E5-1620) vs 16 (Core i7-4710MQ) — the Xeon E5-1620 offers 24 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Intel C600,Intel X79 (Xeon E5-1620) and HM86,HM87,QM87 (Core i7-4710MQ).

Feature	Xeon E5-1620	Core i7-4710MQ
Socket	LGA2011	PGA946
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1600	DDR3L-1600
Max RAM Capacity	375 GB+1072%	32 GB
RAM Channels	4+100%	2
ECC Support	✅	❌
PCIe Lanes	40+150%	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization support: true (Xeon E5-1620) vs VT-x, EPT (Core i7-4710MQ). The Core i7-4710MQ includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 4600), while the Xeon E5-1620 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-4710MQ targets Laptop.

Feature	Xeon E5-1620	Core i7-4710MQ
Integrated GPU	No	Yes
IGPU Model	—	Intel HD Graphics 4600
Unlocked	—	No
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	true	VT-x, EPT
Target Use	—	Laptop

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Value Analysis

The Xeon E5-1620 launched at $885 MSRP, while the Core i7-4710MQ debuted at $378. At current prices ($70 vs $378), the Xeon E5-1620 is $308 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E5-1620 delivers 83.5 pts/$ vs 15.3 pts/$ for the Core i7-4710MQ — making the Xeon E5-1620 the 138% better value option.