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Xeon E5-2608L V3
Core i7-4960HQ
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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 E5-2608L V3 is positioned at rank 450 and the Core i7-4960HQ is on rank 72, so the Core i7-4960HQ offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2608L V3
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-4960HQ
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5-2608L V3 | Core i7-4960HQ |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell-EP (2014−2015) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Crystalwell (2013−2014) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5-2608L V3 | Core i7-4960HQ |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 E5-2608L V3 and Core i7-4960HQ
Xeon E5-2608L V3
The Xeon E5-2608L V3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture. It features 6 cores and 6 threads. Max frequency: 2 GHz. L3 cache: 15 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011-3. Thermal design power (TDP): 52 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 6,415 points. Launch price was $800.
Core i7-4960HQ
The Core i7-4960HQ is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Crystalwell (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 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: BGA1364. Thermal design power (TDP): 47 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 6,370 points. Launch price was $657.
Processing Power
The Xeon E5-2608L V3 packs 6 cores / 6 threads, while the Core i7-4960HQ offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Xeon E5-2608L V3 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Xeon E5-2608L V3 versus 3.8 GHz on the Core i7-4960HQ — a 62.1% clock advantage for the Core i7-4960HQ. The Xeon E5-2608L V3 uses the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Core i7-4960HQ uses Crystalwell (2013−2014) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2608L V3 scores 6,415 against the Core i7-4960HQ's 6,370 — a 0.7% lead for the Xeon E5-2608L V3. L3 cache: 15 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2608L V3 vs 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-4960HQ.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2608L V3 | Core i7-4960HQ |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 6+50% | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 2 GHz | 3.8 GHz+90% |
| Base Clock | — | 2.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 15 MB (total)+88% | 8 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 22 nm | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Haswell-EP (2014−2015) | Crystalwell (2013−2014) |
| PassMark | 6,415 | 6,370 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5-2608L V3 uses the LGA2011-3 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-4960HQ uses BGA1364 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2608L V3 | Core i7-4960HQ |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2011-3 | BGA1364 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
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