Xeon E5-2689 vs Core i7-1165G7

Xeon E5-2689

8 Cores16 Thrd115 WWMax: 3.6 GHz2012

Core i7-1165G7

4 Cores8 Thrd28 WWMax: 4.7 GHz2020

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon E5-2689

8 / 16

9,922

+0.6%

9,863

0.0%

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 E5-2689 is positioned at rank 979 and the Core i7-1165G7 is on rank 822, so the Core i7-1165G7 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 E5-2689

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

37717%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

7121%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

6327%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

4888%

#979

Xeon E5-2689

MSRP: $1800|Avg: $18

100%

#980

Xeon E5-2450L

MSRP: $1106|Avg: $78

99%

#981

Xeon X3480

MSRP: $612|Avg: $48

99%

#982

Xeon E5-2687W

MSRP: $1885|Avg: $70

97%

#983

Xeon E5-4610

MSRP: $1219|Avg: $50

96%

#985

Xeon X7550

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $1400

95%

#986

Xeon E7540

MSRP: $1980|Avg: $146

95%

#987

Xeon E7530

MSRP: $1391|Avg: $146

94%

#988

Xeon E5-4627 v4

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $200

94%

#989

Xeon E5-4627 v3

MSRP: $2225|Avg: $200

93%

#990

Xeon X5660

MSRP: $1219|Avg: $10

89%

#991

Xeon E5-2667

MSRP: $1552|Avg: $31

87%

#992

Xeon E5-2690

MSRP: $2057|Avg: $150

86%

#993

Xeon E3-1565L v5

MSRP: $1552|Avg: $120

86%

#994

Xeon L5640

MSRP: $996|Avg: N/A

85%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-1165G7

#809

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1267%

#810

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1249%

#811

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1146%

#812

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1141%

#813

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1131%

#815

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1092%

#816

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1047%

#817

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1045%

#818

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1017%

#822

Core i7-1165G7

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#823

Celeron Dual-Core T3000

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

97%

#824

Pentium P6100

MSRP: $100|Avg: $16.39

97%

#827

Celeron M 575

MSRP: $86|Avg: $12

96%

#828

Core i7-10710U

MSRP: $415|Avg: N/A

96%

#834

FX-9830P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

95%

#835

Celeron M P4600

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

95%

#836

Celeron 887

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Core i7-1165G7 (2020) utilizes 10 nm SuperFin technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon E5-2689	Core i7-1165G7
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($18)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) / 32 nm)	✨ Modern (Tiger Lake-UP3 (2020−2021) / 10 nm SuperFin)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-2689 (2012) relies on 32 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon E5-2689	Core i7-1165G7
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($18)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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 E5-2689 Benchmark Check

Core i7-1165G7 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5-2689 and Core i7-1165G7

Xeon E5-2689

The Xeon E5-2689 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 20 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 115 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 9,922 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.

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Processing Power

The Xeon E5-2689 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Core i7-1165G7 offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Xeon E5-2689 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Xeon E5-2689 versus 4.7 GHz on the Core i7-1165G7 — a 26.5% clock advantage for the Core i7-1165G7 (base: 2.6 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Xeon E5-2689 uses the Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Core i7-1165G7 uses Tiger Lake-UP3 (2020−2021) (10 nm SuperFin). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2689 scores 9,922 against the Core i7-1165G7's 9,863 — a 0.6% lead for the Xeon E5-2689. L3 cache: 20 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2689 vs 12 MB (total) on the Core i7-1165G7.

Feature	Xeon E5-2689	Core i7-1165G7
Cores / Threads	8 / 16+100%	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.6 GHz	4.7 GHz+31%
Base Clock	2.6 GHz	2.8 GHz+8%
L3 Cache	20 MB (total)+67%	12 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	1.25 MB (per core)+400%
Process	32 nm	10 nm SuperFin-69%
Architecture	Sandy Bridge-EP (2012)	Tiger Lake-UP3 (2020−2021)
PassMark	9,922	9,863
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,809

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5-2689 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i7-1165G7 uses FCBGA1449 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon E5-2689	Core i7-1165G7
Socket	LGA2011	FCBGA1449
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 4.0+100%
Max RAM Speed	—	LPDDR4x-4267
Max RAM Capacity	—	64 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	4

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E5-2689) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i7-1165G7). The Core i7-1165G7 includes integrated graphics (Iris Xe Graphics 96EU), while the Xeon E5-2689 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-1165G7 targets Mainstream Ultrabook. Direct competitor: Core i7-1165G7 rivals Ryzen 7 5700U.