Xeon E5-4620 v3 vs Core i7-1195G7

CPU

GPU

Xeon E5-4620 v3

10 Cores20 Thrd105 WWMax: 2.6 GHz2015

Core i7-1195G7

4 Cores8 Thrd28 WWMax: 5 GHz2021

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon E5-4620 v3

10 / 20

10,525

+0.5%

10,472

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 E5-4620 v3 is positioned at rank 344 and the Core i7-1195G7 is on rank 794, so the Xeon E5-4620 v3 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 E5-4620 v3

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

4936%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

932%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

828%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

640%

#253

Xeon W-2150B

MSRP: $499|Avg: $400

98%

#255

Xeon 6517P

MSRP: $1195|Avg: $1195

97%

#344

Xeon E5-4620 v3

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-1195G7

#782

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1194%

#783

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1176%

#784

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1080%

#785

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1075%

#786

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1065%

#788

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1028%

#789

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

986%

#790

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

985%

#791

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

958%

#794

Core i7-1195G7

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#795

Core i3-1115G4E

MSRP: $213|Avg: $47

100%

#797

Celeron M 900

MSRP: $86|Avg: $10

99%

#799

Celeron B815

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

99%

#801

Celeron B810

MSRP: $86|Avg: $86

99%

#803

Core i7-1365UE

MSRP: $429|Avg: $429

98%

#805

3020e

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

98%

#809

Athlon II M320

MSRP: $75|Avg: $15

97%

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 i7-1195G7 (2021) utilizes 10 nm SuperFin technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon E5-4620 v3	Core i7-1195G7
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Haswell-EP (2014−2015) / 22 nm)	✨ Modern (Tiger Lake-UP3 (2020−2021) / 10 nm SuperFin)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-4620 v3 (2015) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR4, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon E5-4620 v3	Core i7-1195G7
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.

Xeon E5-4620 v3 Benchmark Check

Core i7-1195G7 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5-4620 v3 and Core i7-1195G7

Xeon E5-4620 v3

The Xeon E5-4620 v3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture. It features 10 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 25 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 10,525 points. Launch price was $800.

Core i7-1195G7

The Core i7-1195G7 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 31 May 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Tiger Lake-UP3 (2020−2021) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 5 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: 10,472 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The Xeon E5-4620 v3 packs 10 cores / 20 threads, while the Core i7-1195G7 offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Xeon E5-4620 v3 has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.6 GHz on the Xeon E5-4620 v3 versus 5 GHz on the Core i7-1195G7 — a 63.2% clock advantage for the Core i7-1195G7 (base: 2 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The Xeon E5-4620 v3 uses the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Core i7-1195G7 uses Tiger Lake-UP3 (2020−2021) (10 nm SuperFin). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-4620 v3 scores 10,525 against the Core i7-1195G7's 10,472 — a 0.5% lead for the Xeon E5-4620 v3. L3 cache: 25 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-4620 v3 vs 12 MB (total) on the Core i7-1195G7.

Feature	Xeon E5-4620 v3	Core i7-1195G7
Cores / Threads	10 / 20+150%	4 / 8
Boost Clock	2.6 GHz	5 GHz+92%
Base Clock	2 GHz	2.9 GHz+45%
L3 Cache	25 MB (total)+108%	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	10,525	10,472
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	6,806
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,930
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	5,426

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5-4620 v3 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-1195G7 uses FCBGA1449 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon E5-4620 v3	Core i7-1195G7
Socket	LGA2011	FCBGA1449
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 4.0+33%
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR4-3200, LPDDR4x-4267
Max RAM Capacity	—	64 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E5-4620 v3) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i7-1195G7). The Core i7-1195G7 includes integrated graphics (Iris Xe Graphics (96 EU)), while the Xeon E5-4620 v3 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-1195G7 targets Productivity. Direct competitor: Core i7-1195G7 rivals Ryzen 7 5700U.