Xeon E5-4627 v4 vs Ryzen 3 7440U
Xeon E5-4627 v4
Ryzen 3 7440U
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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. The Xeon E5-4627 v4 is positioned at rank #988 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-4627 v4
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5-4627 v4 | Ryzen 3 7440U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($200) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Phoenix-U (Zen 4 + Zen 4c) (2023) / 4 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5-4627 v4 | Ryzen 3 7440U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($200) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
Performance Check
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 E5-4627 v4 and Ryzen 3 7440U
Xeon E5-4627 v4
The Xeon E5-4627 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 10 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 25 MB. L2 cache: 2.5 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 135 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 12,969 points. Launch price was $2,225.
Ryzen 3 7440U
The Ryzen 3 7440U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 3 May 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Phoenix-U (Zen 4 + Zen 4c) (2023) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP7. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 13,100 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Xeon E5-4627 v4 packs 10 cores / 10 threads, while the Ryzen 3 7440U offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Xeon E5-4627 v4 has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Xeon E5-4627 v4 versus 4.7 GHz on the Ryzen 3 7440U — a 38% clock advantage for the Ryzen 3 7440U (base: 2.6 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Xeon E5-4627 v4 uses the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 3 7440U uses Phoenix-U (Zen 4 + Zen 4c) (2023) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-4627 v4 scores 12,969 against the Ryzen 3 7440U's 13,100 — a 1% lead for the Ryzen 3 7440U. L3 cache: 25 MB on the Xeon E5-4627 v4 vs 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 7440U.
| Feature | Xeon E5-4627 v4 | Ryzen 3 7440U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 10 / 10+150% | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz | 4.7 GHz+47% |
| Base Clock | 2.6 GHz | 3 GHz+15% |
| L3 Cache | 25 MB+213% | 8 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2.5 MB+150% | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 4 nm-71% |
| Architecture | Broadwell (2015−2019) | Phoenix-U (Zen 4 + Zen 4c) (2023) |
| PassMark | 12,969 | 13,100+1% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,105 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 8,936 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5-4627 v4 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 3 7440U uses FP7 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E5-4627 v4 | Ryzen 3 7440U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2011 | FP7 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2400 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 1536 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 4 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 40 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: Yes (Xeon E5-4627 v4) / not specified (Ryzen 3 7440U).
| Feature | Xeon E5-4627 v4 | Ryzen 3 7440U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | Yes | — |
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