Xeon E5-2648L V3 vs Core i7-1165G7
Xeon E5-2648L V3
Core i7-1165G7
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 E5-2648L V3 is positioned at rank 271 and the Core i7-1165G7 is on rank 822, so the Xeon E5-2648L V3 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2648L V3
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-1165G7
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5-2648L V3 | Core i7-1165G7 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell-EP (2014−2015) / 22 nm) | ✨ Modern (Tiger Lake-UP3 (2020−2021) / 10 nm SuperFin) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5-2648L V3 | Core i7-1165G7 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 E5-2648L V3 and Core i7-1165G7
Xeon E5-2648L V3
The Xeon E5-2648L V3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.5 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011-3. Thermal design power (TDP): 75 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 9,847 points. Launch price was $800.
Core i7-1165G7
The Core i7-1165G7 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 September 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Tiger Lake-UP3 (2020−2021) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm SuperFin process technology. Socket: FCBGA1449. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 9,863 points. Launch price was $426.
Processing Power
The Xeon E5-2648L V3 packs 12 cores / 24 threads, while the Core i7-1165G7 offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Xeon E5-2648L V3 has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.5 GHz on the Xeon E5-2648L V3 versus 4.7 GHz on the Core i7-1165G7 — a 61.1% clock advantage for the Core i7-1165G7 (base: 1.8 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Xeon E5-2648L V3 uses the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Core i7-1165G7 uses Tiger Lake-UP3 (2020−2021) (10 nm SuperFin). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2648L V3 scores 9,847 against the Core i7-1165G7's 9,863 — a 0.2% lead for the Core i7-1165G7. L3 cache: 30 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2648L V3 vs 12 MB (total) on the Core i7-1165G7.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2648L V3 | Core i7-1165G7 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 12 / 24+200% | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 2.5 GHz | 4.7 GHz+88% |
| Base Clock | 1.8 GHz | 2.8 GHz+56% |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB (total)+150% | 12 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core)+400% |
| Process | 22 nm | 10 nm SuperFin-55% |
| Architecture | Haswell-EP (2014−2015) | Tiger Lake-UP3 (2020−2021) |
| PassMark | 9,847 | 9,863 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,809 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5-2648L V3 uses the LGA2011-3 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Core i7-1165G7 uses FCBGA1449 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2648L V3 | Core i7-1165G7 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2011-3 | FCBGA1449 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | LPDDR4x-4267 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 4 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E5-2648L V3) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i7-1165G7). The Core i7-1165G7 includes integrated graphics (Iris Xe Graphics 96EU), while the Xeon E5-2648L V3 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-1165G7 targets Mainstream Ultrabook. Direct competitor: Core i7-1165G7 rivals Ryzen 7 5700U.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2648L V3 | Core i7-1165G7 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Iris Xe Graphics 96EU |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | Yes |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | — | Mainstream Ultrabook |
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