Xeon E5-4640 v3 vs Core i9-8950HK

Xeon E5-4640 v3

12 Cores24 Thrd105 WWMax: 2.6 GHz2015

Core i9-8950HK

6 Cores12 Thrd45 WWMax: 4.8 GHz2018

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon E5-4640 v3

12 / 24

10,372

0.0%

10,373

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 E5-4640 v3 is positioned at rank 1007 and the Core i9-8950HK is on rank 927, so the Core i9-8950HK 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 E5-4640 v3

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

57252%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

10810%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

9604%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

7419%

#540

Xeon E7-8891 v3

MSRP: $6841|Avg: $418

87%

#541

Xeon E5-4669 v4

MSRP: $7007|Avg: $300

69%

#1007

Xeon E5-4640 v3

MSRP: $2859|Avg: $300

100%

#1008

Xeon E5440

MSRP: $690|Avg: $37

94%

#1009

Xeon E5-2643

MSRP: $1552|Avg: $50

93%

#1010

Xeon E5-2637

MSRP: $885|Avg: $40

93%

#1011

Xeon W3570

MSRP: $999|Avg: $15

90%

#1013

Xeon E5-4620

MSRP: $2141|Avg: $400

85%

#1014

Xeon E5-2680

MSRP: $3226|Avg: $40

79%

#1016

Xeon E5-4640

MSRP: $2725|Avg: N/A

71%

#1018

Xeon E5-4650

MSRP: $3616|Avg: $71

66%

#1019

Xeon E5-4650L

MSRP: $3616|Avg: N/A

65%

#1020

Xeon E5-4655 v4

MSRP: $4616|Avg: N/A

65%

#1021

Xeon E-2224

MSRP: $3226|Avg: $195

61%

#1022

Athlon MP 2400+

MSRP: $151|Avg: $20

56%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i9-8950HK

#915

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1649%

#916

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1625%

#917

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1492%

#918

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1485%

#919

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1472%

#921

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1421%

#922

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1363%

#923

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1360%

#924

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1324%

#927

Core i9-8950HK

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#928

A8-6410

MSRP: $100|Avg: $40

100%

#933

Athlon X2 L310

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

98%

#939

FX-7600P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

96%

#940

Athlon II M300

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

96%

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 i9-8950HK (2018) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon E5-4640 v3	Core i9-8950HK
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($300)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Haswell-EP (2014−2015) / 22 nm)	✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-4640 v3 (2015) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR4, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon E5-4640 v3	Core i9-8950HK
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($300)	✅ 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 E5-4640 v3 Benchmark Check

Core i9-8950HK Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5-4640 v3 and Core i9-8950HK

Xeon E5-4640 v3

The Xeon E5-4640 v3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 30 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: 10,372 points. Launch price was $800.

Core i9-8950HK

The Core i9-8950HK is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 April 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 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. Passmark benchmark score: 10,373 points. Launch price was $583.

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Processing Power

The Xeon E5-4640 v3 packs 12 cores / 24 threads, while the Core i9-8950HK offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon E5-4640 v3 has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.6 GHz on the Xeon E5-4640 v3 versus 4.8 GHz on the Core i9-8950HK — a 59.5% clock advantage for the Core i9-8950HK (base: 1.9 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The Xeon E5-4640 v3 uses the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Core i9-8950HK uses Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-4640 v3 scores 10,372 against the Core i9-8950HK's 10,373 — a 0% lead for the Core i9-8950HK. L3 cache: 30 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-4640 v3 vs 12 MB (total) on the Core i9-8950HK.

Feature	Xeon E5-4640 v3	Core i9-8950HK
Cores / Threads	12 / 24+100%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	2.6 GHz	4.8 GHz+85%
Base Clock	1.9 GHz	2.9 GHz+53%
L3 Cache	30 MB (total)+150%	12 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	256K (per core)
Process	22 nm	14 nm-36%
Architecture	Haswell-EP (2014−2015)	Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019)
PassMark	10,372	10,373
Geekbench 6 Single	750	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	7,000	—

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5-4640 v3 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Core i9-8950HK uses BGA1440 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon E5-4640 v3	Core i9-8950HK
Socket	LGA2011	BGA1440
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+67%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-1866	—
Max RAM Capacity	768 GB	—
RAM Channels	4	—
ECC Support	✅	—
PCIe Lanes	40	—