CPU
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Xeon E5-4640
Core i7-4770
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. The Xeon E5-4640 is positioned at rank 1016 and the Core i7-4770 is on rank 721, so the Core i7-4770 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-4640
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-4770
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5-4640 | Core i7-4770 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($2,725) | ✅ More affordable ($50) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5-4640 | Core i7-4770 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+5383%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($2,725) | ✅ More affordable ($50) |
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 E5-4640 and Core i7-4770
Xeon E5-4640
The Xeon E5-4640 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 May 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 20480 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 7,012 points. Launch price was $2,730.
Core i7-4770
The Core i7-4770 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 June 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 8192 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 84 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 7,055 points. Launch price was $500.
Processing Power
The Xeon E5-4640 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Core i7-4770 offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Xeon E5-4640 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.8 GHz on the Xeon E5-4640 versus 3.9 GHz on the Core i7-4770 — a 32.8% clock advantage for the Core i7-4770 (base: 2.4 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Xeon E5-4640 uses the Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Core i7-4770 uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-4640 scores 7,012 against the Core i7-4770's 7,055 — a 0.6% lead for the Core i7-4770. L3 cache: 20480 kB (total) on the Xeon E5-4640 vs 8192 kB (total) on the Core i7-4770.
| Feature | Xeon E5-4640 | Core i7-4770 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16+100% | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 2.8 GHz | 3.9 GHz+39% |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz | 3.4 GHz+42% |
| L3 Cache | 20480 kB (total)+150% | 8192 kB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 22 nm-31% |
| Architecture | Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) | Haswell (2013−2015) |
| PassMark | 7,012 | 7,055 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5-4640 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Core i7-4770 uses LGA1150 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E5-4640 | Core i7-4770 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2011 | LGA1150 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+67% | PCIe 3.0 |
Value Analysis
The Xeon E5-4640 launched at $2725 MSRP, while the Core i7-4770 debuted at $303.
| Feature | Xeon E5-4640 | Core i7-4770 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2725 | $303-89% |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $50 |
| Release Date | 2012 | 2013 |
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