Xeon E5-2660 v2 vs Core i7-9750HF

CPU

GPU

Xeon E5-2660 v2

10 Cores20 Thrd95 WWMax: 3 GHz2013

Core i7-9750HF

6 Cores12 Thrd45 WWMax: 4.5 GHz2019

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon E5-2660 v2

10 / 20

10,353

0.0%

10,393

+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 E5-2660 v2 is positioned at rank 931 and the Core i7-9750HF is on rank 772, so the Core i7-9750HF 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 E5-2660 v2

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

27971%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

5281%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

4692%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

3625%

#523

Xeon Gold 6138T

MSRP: $2742|Avg: $400

100%

#524

Xeon E7-4880 v2

MSRP: $6619|Avg: $185

99%

#524

Xeon E5-2675 V3

MSRP: $1800|Avg: $100

99%

#524

Xeon E5-2676 V3

MSRP: $1800|Avg: $36

99%

#527

Xeon Platinum 8592+

MSRP: $11600|Avg: $11600

97%

#931

Xeon E5-2660 v2

MSRP: $1393|Avg: $129

100%

#933

Xeon Silver 4112

MSRP: $885|Avg: $67

99%

#938

Xeon E5649

MSRP: $774|Avg: N/A

98%

#939

Xeon E3-1220L v3

MSRP: $193|Avg: $30

98%

#940

Xeon E5-2670 v2

MSRP: $1556|Avg: $189

98%

#941

Xeon E5-2637 v3

MSRP: $996|Avg: $75

98%

#943

Xeon E5-1680 v2

MSRP: $1723|Avg: $150

97%

#944

Opteron 144

MSRP: $65|Avg: $29

96%

#945

Opteron 4386

MSRP: $459|Avg: $459

96%

#946

Xeon E5-2640

MSRP: $885|Avg: N/A

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-9750HF

#759

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1115%

#760

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1099%

#761

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1009%

#762

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1004%

#763

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

995%

#765

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

961%

#766

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

921%

#767

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

920%

#768

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

895%

#772

Core i7-9750HF

MSRP: $395|Avg: $395

100%

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 i7-9750HF (2019) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4-2666, LPDDR3-2133, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon E5-2660 v2	Core i7-9750HF
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($129)	⚠️ Higher cost ($395)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) / 22 nm)	✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-HR (2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-2660 v2 (2013) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon E5-2660 v2	Core i7-9750HF
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+205%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($129)	⚠️ Higher cost ($395)

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 E5-2660 v2 Benchmark Check

Core i7-9750HF Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5-2660 v2 and Core i7-9750HF

Xeon E5-2660 v2

The Xeon E5-2660 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 10 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 25 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 10,353 points. Launch price was $850.

Core i7-9750HF

The Core i7-9750HF is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 23 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-HR (2019) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666, LPDDR3-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 10,393 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The Xeon E5-2660 v2 packs 10 cores / 20 threads, while the Core i7-9750HF offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon E5-2660 v2 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the Xeon E5-2660 v2 versus 4.5 GHz on the Core i7-9750HF — a 40% clock advantage for the Core i7-9750HF (base: 2.2 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Xeon E5-2660 v2 uses the Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Core i7-9750HF uses Coffee Lake-HR (2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2660 v2 scores 10,353 against the Core i7-9750HF's 10,393 — a 0.4% lead for the Core i7-9750HF. L3 cache: 25 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2660 v2 vs 12 MB (total) on the Core i7-9750HF.

Feature	Xeon E5-2660 v2	Core i7-9750HF
Cores / Threads	10 / 20+67%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	3 GHz	4.5 GHz+50%
Base Clock	2.2 GHz	2.6 GHz+18%
L3 Cache	25 MB (total)+108%	12 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	256K (per core)
Process	22 nm	14 nm-36%
Architecture	Ivy Bridge-EP (2013)	Coffee Lake-HR (2019)
PassMark	10,353	10,393
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	6,915
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,120
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	5,149

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5-2660 v2 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-9750HF uses BGA1440 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1866 on the Xeon E5-2660 v2 versus DDR4-2666 on the Core i7-9750HF — the Core i7-9750HF supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon E5-2660 v2 supports up to 768 GB of RAM compared to 128 GB — 142.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 4 (Xeon E5-2660 v2) vs 2 (Core i7-9750HF). PCIe lanes: 40 (Xeon E5-2660 v2) vs 16 (Core i7-9750HF) — the Xeon E5-2660 v2 offers 24 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Intel X79,Intel C602 (Xeon E5-2660 v2) and HM370,QM370,CM246 (Core i7-9750HF).

Feature	Xeon E5-2660 v2	Core i7-9750HF
Socket	LGA2011	BGA1440
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1866	DDR4-2666+33%
Max RAM Capacity	768 GB+500%	128 GB
RAM Channels	4+100%	2
ECC Support	✅	❌
PCIe Lanes	40+150%	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E5-2660 v2) / Yes (Core i7-9750HF).

Feature	Xeon E5-2660 v2	Core i7-9750HF
Integrated GPU	No	No
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	—	Yes

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Value Analysis

The Xeon E5-2660 v2 launched at $1393 MSRP, while the Core i7-9750HF debuted at $395. At current prices ($129 vs $395), the Xeon E5-2660 v2 is $266 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E5-2660 v2 delivers 80.3 pts/$ vs 26.3 pts/$ for the Core i7-9750HF — making the Xeon E5-2660 v2 the 101.2% better value option.