Xeon E5-2630 v2 vs Core i7-7700T

Xeon E5-2630 v2

6 Cores12 Thrd80 WWMax: 3.1 GHz2013

Core i7-7700T

4 Cores8 Thrd35 WWMax: 3.8 GHz2017

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon E5-2630 v2

6 / 12

7,490

0.0%

7,517

+0.4%

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 E5-2630 v2 is positioned at rank 949 and the Core i7-7700T is on rank 689, so the Core i7-7700T 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 E5-2630 v2

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

29647%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

5598%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

4973%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

3842%

#528

Xeon E5-2687W v3

MSRP: $2141|Avg: $749

97%

#529

Xeon Max 9480

MSRP: $12980|Avg: $12980

91%

#530

Xeon E5-2689 v4

MSRP: $2723|Avg: $100

89%

#531

EPYC 7543

MSRP: $10257|Avg: $468

88%

#949

Xeon E5-2630 v2

MSRP: $1069|Avg: $1224

100%

#953

Xeon E5-1620

MSRP: $885|Avg: $70

94%

#955

Xeon E5462

MSRP: $342|Avg: $45

92%

#958

Xeon E5-4650 v2

MSRP: $1723|Avg: $48

91%

#959

Xeon E5-1620 v4

MSRP: $1166|Avg: $160

90%

#963

Xeon E5-2660

MSRP: $1329|Avg: $65

87%

#964

Xeon E5-2667 v3

MSRP: $2057|Avg: $150

86%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-7700T

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

12564%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

11872%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

8620%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

2597%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

2057%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

1799%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1031%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

1017%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

926%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

926%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

916%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

891%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

879%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

875%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

867%

#689

Core i7-7700T

MSRP: $303|Avg: $75

100%

#690

Core i3-4150T

MSRP: $117|Avg: $30

100%

#691

Core i7-3770S

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

100%

#692

Core i7-6800K

MSRP: $434|Avg: $120

100%

#693

Core i5-4670S

MSRP: $213|Avg: $30

99%

#694

Core i5-3550

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

99%

#695

Core i3-7300

MSRP: $184|Avg: $46

99%

#696

FX-4300

MSRP: $122|Avg: $25

99%

#697

Core i5-3450

MSRP: $184|Avg: $95

99%

#698

Celeron G550

MSRP: $52|Avg: $15

99%

#700

Core i3-4370T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $138

98%

#701

FX-6200

MSRP: $169|Avg: $25

98%

#702

FX-4150

MSRP: $137|Avg: $20

98%

#703

Core i5-2450P

MSRP: $177|Avg: $30

97%

#704

Core i5-4690T

MSRP: $192|Avg: $98

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Core i7-7700T (2017) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR3, DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon E5-2630 v2	Core i7-7700T
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($1,224)	✅ More affordable ($75)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) / 22 nm)	✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-2630 v2 (2013) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon E5-2630 v2	Core i7-7700T
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+1538%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($1,224)	✅ More affordable ($75)

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 E5-2630 v2 Benchmark Check

Core i7-7700T Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5-2630 v2 and Core i7-7700T

Xeon E5-2630 v2

The Xeon E5-2630 v2 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 15 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 7,490 points. Launch price was $250.

Core i7-7700T

The Core i7-7700T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) 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 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,517 points. Launch price was $303.

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Processing Power

The Xeon E5-2630 v2 packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Core i7-7700T offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Xeon E5-2630 v2 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.1 GHz on the Xeon E5-2630 v2 versus 3.8 GHz on the Core i7-7700T — a 20.3% clock advantage for the Core i7-7700T (base: 2.6 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The Xeon E5-2630 v2 uses the Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Core i7-7700T uses Kaby Lake (2016−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2630 v2 scores 7,490 against the Core i7-7700T's 7,517 — a 0.4% lead for the Core i7-7700T. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 549 vs 1,066, a 64% lead for the Core i7-7700T that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 3,654 vs 3,643 (0.3% advantage for the Xeon E5-2630 v2). L3 cache: 15 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2630 v2 vs 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-7700T.

Feature	Xeon E5-2630 v2	Core i7-7700T
Cores / Threads	6 / 12+50%	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.1 GHz	3.8 GHz+23%
Base Clock	2.6 GHz	2.9 GHz+12%
L3 Cache	15 MB (total)+88%	8 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	256K (per core)
Process	22 nm	14 nm-36%
Architecture	Ivy Bridge-EP (2013)	Kaby Lake (2016−2019)
PassMark	7,490	7,517
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	5,605
Geekbench 6 Single	549	1,066+94%
Geekbench 6 Multi	3,654	3,643

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5-2630 v2 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i7-7700T uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1600 on the Xeon E5-2630 v2 versus DDR4-2400 on the Core i7-7700T — the Core i7-7700T supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon E5-2630 v2 supports up to 768 GB of RAM compared to 64 GB — 169.2% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 4 (Xeon E5-2630 v2) vs 2 (Core i7-7700T). PCIe lanes: 40 (Xeon E5-2630 v2) vs 16 (Core i7-7700T) — the Xeon E5-2630 v2 offers 24 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C602,C600 (Xeon E5-2630 v2) and B150,Q170,B250,Q250,H110,H170,Z170,H270,Z270 (Core i7-7700T).

Feature	Xeon E5-2630 v2	Core i7-7700T
Socket	LGA2011	LGA1151
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0+33%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1600	DDR4-2400+33%
Max RAM Capacity	768 GB+1100%	64 GB
RAM Channels	4+100%	2
ECC Support	✅	❌
PCIe Lanes	40+150%	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Xeon E5-2630 v2) vs Yes (Core i7-7700T). The Core i7-7700T includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 630), while the Xeon E5-2630 v2 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Xeon E5-2630 v2 targets Server.

Feature	Xeon E5-2630 v2	Core i7-7700T
Integrated GPU	No	Yes
IGPU Model	—	Intel HD Graphics 630
Unlocked	No	—
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	Yes
Target Use	Server	—

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Value Analysis

The Xeon E5-2630 v2 launched at $1069 MSRP, while the Core i7-7700T debuted at $303. At current prices ($1224 vs $75), the Core i7-7700T is $1149 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E5-2630 v2 delivers 6.1 pts/$ vs 100.2 pts/$ for the Core i7-7700T — making the Core i7-7700T the 177% better value option.