Xeon E5-4610 v4
VS
Core 7 150U

Xeon E5-4610 v4 vs Core 7 150U

Intel

Xeon E5-4610 v4

10 Cores20 Thrd105 WWMax: 1.8 GHz2016
VS
Intel

Core 7 150U

10 Cores12 Thrd15 WWMax: 5.4 GHz2024

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.

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 E5-4610 v4

#145
Xeon 6511P
MSRP: $815|Avg: $815
104%
#153
EPYC 7303P
MSRP: $594|Avg: $594
102%
#155
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX
MSRP: $799|Avg: $999
101%
#160
Xeon E5-4610 v4
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#169
Xeon E-2356G
MSRP: $311|Avg: $544
98%
#171
Xeon W-2140B
MSRP: $294|Avg: $99
98%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core 7 150U

#18
Ryzen 5 8500G
MSRP: $179|Avg: $150
121%
#27
Core Ultra 7 265HX
MSRP: $450|Avg: N/A
109%
#31
Ryzen 5 230
MSRP: $200|Avg: $190
101%
#33
Core 7 150U
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#36
Core i5-11500B
MSRP: $185|Avg: $185
93%
#42
Ryzen 9 9955HX3D
MSRP: $749|Avg: N/A
88%
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 7 150U (2024) utilizes 10 nm technology and DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4267, providing a fundamental performance advantage.
InsightXeon E5-4610 v4Core 7 150U
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm)
✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-U Refresh (2024) / 10 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-4610 v4 (2016) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR4, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.
InsightXeon E5-4610 v4Core 7 150U
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5-4610 v4 and Core 7 150U

Intel

Xeon E5-4610 v4

The Xeon E5-4610 v4 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 June 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 10 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 1.8 GHz. L3 cache: 25 MB. L2 cache: 2.5 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 15,084 points. Launch price was $1,219.

Intel

Core 7 150U

The Core 7 150U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 January 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-U Refresh (2024) architecture. It features 10 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 5.4 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4267. Passmark benchmark score: 14,939 points. Launch price was $149.

Processing Power

The Xeon E5-4610 v4 packs 10 cores / 20 threads, matching the Core 7 150U's 10 cores. Boost clocks reach 1.8 GHz on the Xeon E5-4610 v4 versus 5.4 GHz on the Core 7 150U — a 100% clock advantage for the Core 7 150U (base: 1.8 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). The Xeon E5-4610 v4 uses the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Core 7 150U uses Raptor Lake-U Refresh (2024) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-4610 v4 scores 15,084 against the Core 7 150U's 14,939 — a 1% lead for the Xeon E5-4610 v4. L3 cache: 25 MB on the Xeon E5-4610 v4 vs 12 MB (total) on the Core 7 150U.

FeatureXeon E5-4610 v4Core 7 150U
Cores / Threads
10 / 20
10 / 12
Boost Clock
1.8 GHz
5.4 GHz+200%
Base Clock
1.8 GHz
1.8 GHz
L3 Cache
25 MB+108%
12 MB (total)
L2 Cache
2.5 MB+100%
1.25 MB (per core)
Process
14 nm
10 nm-29%
Architecture
Broadwell (2015−2019)
Raptor Lake-U Refresh (2024)
PassMark
15,084
14,939
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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5-4610 v4 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core 7 150U uses FCBGA1744 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureXeon E5-4610 v4Core 7 150U
Socket
LGA2011
FCBGA1744
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0
PCIe 5.0+67%