Xeon E5-2658 vs Core i7-4910MQ

Xeon E5-2658

8 Cores16 Thrd95 WWMax: 2.4 GHz2012

Core i7-4910MQ

4 Cores8 Thrd47 WWMax: 3.9 GHz2014

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon E5-2658

8 / 16

6,232

0.0%

6,297

+1.0%

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 E5-2658 is positioned at rank 699 and the Core i7-4910MQ is on rank 1053, so the Xeon E5-2658 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 E5-2658

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

13339%

Core i9-9990XE

MSRP: $2000|Avg: N/A

97%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

2519%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

2238%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

1729%

#410

Xeon W-3175X

MSRP: $2999|Avg: $2999

99%

#411

Xeon w9-3495X

MSRP: $5889|Avg: $6333

99%

#412

Xeon Gold 5320T

MSRP: $1977|Avg: $1379

98%

#413

EPYC 7643

MSRP: $4995|Avg: $2750

98%

#414

Xeon Gold 6330N

MSRP: $2389|Avg: $1798

98%

#415

EPYC 7473X

MSRP: $3900|Avg: $200

98%

#416

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX

MSRP: $5489|Avg: $3486

97%

#699

Xeon E5-2658

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

100%

#703

Xeon E5-2630

MSRP: $395|Avg: $395

99%

#705

Xeon X5680

MSRP: $450|Avg: $13

99%

#708

Pentium 1403 v2

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-4910MQ

#1041

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2655%

#1042

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2616%

#1043

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2402%

#1044

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2391%

#1045

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2369%

#1047

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2288%

#1048

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2194%

#1049

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2190%

#1050

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2131%

#1053

Core i7-4910MQ

MSRP: $570|Avg: $570

100%

#1054

Pentium T4400

MSRP: $107|Avg: $5

99%

#1056

Athlon X2 QL-65

MSRP: $150|Avg: $22

98%

#1057

Pentium J2850

MSRP: $94|Avg: $94

98%

#1058

Core i7-4900MQ

MSRP: $570|Avg: $40

98%

#1059

Celeron P4505

MSRP: $86|Avg: $86

97%

#1060

Pentium Dual Core T2370

MSRP: $150|Avg: $25

97%

#1061

Pentium T4200

MSRP: $99|Avg: $10

96%

#1062

Core i7-2720QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

96%

#1063

Pentium 2020M

MSRP: $134|Avg: N/A

95%

#1064

Celeron P4500

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

95%

#1065

Pentium Dual Core SU4100

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

95%

#1066

Processor N50

MSRP: $128|Avg: $120

95%

#1067

Athlon II N350

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

95%

#1068

Celeron N3350

MSRP: $107|Avg: N/A

94%

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 ($400) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon E5-2658 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Xeon E5-2658	Core i7-4910MQ
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($400)	⚠️ Higher cost ($570)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-4910MQ ($570), 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 ($170 less, 43% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Xeon E5-2658	Core i7-4910MQ
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+41%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($400)	⚠️ Higher cost ($570)

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 E5-2658 Benchmark Check

Core i7-4910MQ Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5-2658 and Core i7-4910MQ

Xeon E5-2658

The Xeon E5-2658 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 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 20480 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: 6,232 points. Launch price was $1,462.

Core i7-4910MQ

The Core i7-4910MQ is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 January 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 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: 6,297 points. Launch price was $568.

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Processing Power

The Xeon E5-2658 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Core i7-4910MQ offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Xeon E5-2658 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the Xeon E5-2658 versus 3.9 GHz on the Core i7-4910MQ — a 47.6% clock advantage for the Core i7-4910MQ (base: 2.1 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The Xeon E5-2658 uses the Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Core i7-4910MQ uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2658 scores 6,232 against the Core i7-4910MQ's 6,297 — a 1% lead for the Core i7-4910MQ. L3 cache: 20480 kB (total) on the Xeon E5-2658 vs 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-4910MQ.

Feature	Xeon E5-2658	Core i7-4910MQ
Cores / Threads	8 / 16+100%	4 / 8
Boost Clock	2.4 GHz	3.9 GHz+63%
Base Clock	2.1 GHz	2.9 GHz+38%
L3 Cache	20480 kB (total)+150%	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	6,232	6,297+1%

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5-2658 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Core i7-4910MQ uses PGA946 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon E5-2658	Core i7-4910MQ
Socket	LGA2011	PGA946
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+67%	PCIe 3.0

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Value Analysis

The Xeon E5-2658 launched at $400 MSRP, while the Core i7-4910MQ debuted at $570. At current prices ($400 vs $570), the Xeon E5-2658 is $170 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E5-2658 delivers 15.6 pts/$ vs 11.0 pts/$ for the Core i7-4910MQ — making the Xeon E5-2658 the 34% better value option.