Xeon E5-2407 v2 vs Core i7-4610M
Xeon E5-2407 v2
Core i7-4610M
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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 E5-2407 v2 is positioned at rank 774 and the Core i7-4610M is on rank 659, so the Core i7-4610M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2407 v2
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-4610M
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5-2407 v2 | Core i7-4610M |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($39) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge-EN (2013−2014) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5-2407 v2 | Core i7-4610M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($39) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5-2407 v2 and Core i7-4610M
Xeon E5-2407 v2
The Xeon E5-2407 v2 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge-EN (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 10 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,272 points. Launch price was $476.
Core i7-4610M
The Core i7-4610M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 February 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: PGA946. Thermal design power (TDP): 37 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,251 points. Launch price was $346.
Processing Power
The Xeon E5-2407 v2 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i7-4610M offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Xeon E5-2407 v2 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the Xeon E5-2407 v2 versus 3.7 GHz on the Core i7-4610M — a 42.6% clock advantage for the Core i7-4610M (base: 2.4 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Xeon E5-2407 v2 uses the Ivy Bridge-EN (2013−2014) architecture (22 nm), while the Core i7-4610M uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2407 v2 scores 3,272 against the Core i7-4610M's 3,251 — a 0.6% lead for the Xeon E5-2407 v2. L3 cache: 10 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2407 v2 vs 4 MB (total) on the Core i7-4610M.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2407 v2 | Core i7-4610M |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2.4 GHz | 3.7 GHz+54% |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz | 3 GHz+25% |
| L3 Cache | 10 MB (total)+150% | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 22 nm | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Ivy Bridge-EN (2013−2014) | Haswell (2013−2015) |
| PassMark | 3,272 | 3,251 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5-2407 v2 uses the LGA1356 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-4610M uses PGA946 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2407 v2 | Core i7-4610M |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1356 | PGA946 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
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