Xeon E5-2630 vs Core i7-4900MQ

Xeon E5-2630

6 Cores12 Thrd95 WWMax: 2.8 GHz2012

Core i7-4900MQ

4 Cores8 Thrd47 WWMax: 3.8 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon E5-2630

6 / 12

6,077

0.0%

6,146

+1.1%

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 is positioned at rank 702 and the Core i7-4900MQ is on rank 1058, so the Xeon E5-2630 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

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

13513%

Core i9-9990XE

MSRP: $2000|Avg: N/A

98%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

2551%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

2267%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

1751%

#410

Xeon W-3175X

MSRP: $2999|Avg: $2999

100%

#411

Xeon w9-3495X

MSRP: $5889|Avg: $6333

100%

#412

Xeon Gold 5320T

MSRP: $1977|Avg: $1379

100%

#413

EPYC 7643

MSRP: $4995|Avg: $2750

99%

#414

Xeon Gold 6330N

MSRP: $2389|Avg: $1798

99%

#415

EPYC 7473X

MSRP: $3900|Avg: $200

99%

#416

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX

MSRP: $5489|Avg: $3486

99%

#417

EPYC 9474F

MSRP: $6780|Avg: $3723

98%

#418

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX

MSRP: $11699|Avg: $11699

98%

#702

Xeon E5-2630

MSRP: $395|Avg: $395

100%

#705

Xeon X5680

MSRP: $450|Avg: $13

100%

#709

Pentium 1403 v2

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

99%

#717

Xeon E5-4655 v3

MSRP: $623|Avg: $150

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-4900MQ

#1046

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2722%

#1047

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2682%

#1048

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2462%

#1049

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2451%

#1050

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2428%

#1052

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2345%

#1053

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2249%

#1054

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2245%

#1055

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2185%

#1058

Core i7-4900MQ

MSRP: $570|Avg: $40

100%

#1059

Pentium Dual Core T2370

MSRP: $150|Avg: $25

99%

#1060

Celeron P4505

MSRP: $86|Avg: $86

99%

#1061

Pentium T4200

MSRP: $99|Avg: $10

99%

#1062

Core i7-2720QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

99%

#1063

Pentium 2020M

MSRP: $134|Avg: N/A

98%

#1064

Celeron P4500

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

98%

#1065

Pentium Dual Core SU4100

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

97%

#1066

Processor N50

MSRP: $128|Avg: $120

97%

#1067

Athlon II N350

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

97%

#1068

Celeron N3350

MSRP: $107|Avg: N/A

96%

#1070

Core i7-2675QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

96%

#1071

A9-9410

MSRP: $150|Avg: $25

96%

#1073

A8 Pro-7150B

MSRP: $150|Avg: $20

95%

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 ($395) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon E5-2630 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Xeon E5-2630	Core i7-4900MQ
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($395)	✅ More affordable ($40)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-4900MQ ($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 ($355 less, 90% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Xeon E5-2630	Core i7-4900MQ
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+899%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($395)	✅ 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 E5-2630 Benchmark Check

Core i7-4900MQ Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5-2630 and Core i7-4900MQ

Xeon E5-2630

The Xeon E5-2630 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 6 March 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 15360 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 6,077 points. Launch price was $74.

Core i7-4900MQ

The Core i7-4900MQ is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 29 April 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 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: PGA946. Thermal design power (TDP): 47 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 6,146 points. Launch price was $568.

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Processing Power

The Xeon E5-2630 packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Core i7-4900MQ offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Xeon E5-2630 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.8 GHz on the Xeon E5-2630 versus 3.8 GHz on the Core i7-4900MQ — a 30.3% clock advantage for the Core i7-4900MQ (base: 2.3 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Xeon E5-2630 uses the Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Core i7-4900MQ uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2630 scores 6,077 against the Core i7-4900MQ's 6,146 — a 1.1% lead for the Core i7-4900MQ. L3 cache: 15360 kB (total) on the Xeon E5-2630 vs 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-4900MQ.

Feature	Xeon E5-2630	Core i7-4900MQ
Cores / Threads	6 / 12+50%	4 / 8
Boost Clock	2.8 GHz	3.8 GHz+36%
Base Clock	2.3 GHz	2.8 GHz+22%
L3 Cache	15360 kB (total)+88%	8 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	256K (per core)
Process	32 nm	22 nm-31%
Architecture	Sandy Bridge-EP (2012)	Haswell (2013−2015)
PassMark	6,077	6,146+1%

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5-2630 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i7-4900MQ uses PGA946 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon E5-2630	Core i7-4900MQ
Socket	LGA2011	PGA946
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0+33%	PCIe 3.0

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Value Analysis

The Xeon E5-2630 launched at $395 MSRP, while the Core i7-4900MQ debuted at $570. At current prices ($395 vs $40), the Core i7-4900MQ is $355 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E5-2630 delivers 15.4 pts/$ vs 153.7 pts/$ for the Core i7-4900MQ — making the Core i7-4900MQ the 163.6% better value option.