Xeon E5-4650 vs Core i7-1160G7

Xeon E5-4650

8 Cores16 Thrd130 WWMax: 3.3 GHz2012

Core i7-1160G7

4 Cores8 Thrd15 WWMax: 4.4 GHz2020

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon E5-4650

8 / 16

8,599

0.0%

8,720

+1.4%

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 E5-4650 is positioned at rank 1018 and the Core i7-1160G7 is on rank 867, so the Core i7-1160G7 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 E5-4650

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

87321%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

16487%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

14648%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

11316%

#1018

Xeon E5-4650

MSRP: $3616|Avg: $71

100%

#1019

Xeon E5-4655 v4

MSRP: $4616|Avg: N/A

99%

#1020

Xeon E5-4650L

MSRP: $3616|Avg: N/A

99%

#1021

Xeon E-2224

MSRP: $3226|Avg: $195

94%

#1022

Athlon MP 2400+

MSRP: $151|Avg: $20

85%

#1023

Xeon E5-2650L v2

MSRP: $4115|Avg: $1078

78%

#1024

Xeon E5-2640 v2

MSRP: $4115|Avg: $530

78%

#1025

Opteron 142

MSRP: $292|Avg: $20

64%

#1026

Athlon MP 2800+

MSRP: $275|Avg: $10

58%

#1027

Xeon L3110

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $950

56%

#1028

Xeon 2.66

MSRP: $337|Avg: $10

55%

#1029

Xeon X5272

MSRP: $1172|Avg: $76

52%

#1030

Xeon 3.20

MSRP: $851|Avg: $10

29%

#1031

Xeon Platinum 8260L

MSRP: $7500|Avg: $750

29%

#1032

Xeon X5355

MSRP: $4491|Avg: $4000

19%

#1033

Xeon E5420

MSRP: $7214|Avg: $6500

12%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-1160G7

#855

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1433%

#856

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1412%

#857

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1297%

#858

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1291%

#859

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1279%

#861

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1235%

#862

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1184%

#863

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1182%

#864

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1150%

#867

Core i7-1160G7

MSRP: $426|Avg: N/A

100%

#873

Celeron M 540

MSRP: $86|Avg: $20

99%

#877

Microsoft SQ1

MSRP: $300|Avg: $180

98%

#879

Core i5-6440HQ

MSRP: $250|Avg: N/A

98%

#882

Celeron Dual-Core T1600

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

98%

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 i7-1160G7 (2020) utilizes 10 nm SuperFin technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon E5-4650	Core i7-1160G7
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($71)	⚠️ Higher cost ($426)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) / 32 nm)	✨ Modern (Tiger Lake-UP4 (2020−2021) / 10 nm SuperFin)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-4650 (2012) relies on 32 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon E5-4650	Core i7-1160G7
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+492%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($71)	⚠️ Higher cost ($426)

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 E5-4650 Benchmark Check

Core i7-1160G7 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5-4650 and Core i7-1160G7

Xeon E5-4650

The Xeon E5-4650 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 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 20480 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 8,599 points. Launch price was $799.

Core i7-1160G7

The Core i7-1160G7 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 September 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Tiger Lake-UP4 (2020−2021) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 1.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm SuperFin process technology. Socket: FCBGA1598. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 8,720 points. Launch price was $426.

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Processing Power

The Xeon E5-4650 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Core i7-1160G7 offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Xeon E5-4650 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the Xeon E5-4650 versus 4.4 GHz on the Core i7-1160G7 — a 28.6% clock advantage for the Core i7-1160G7 (base: 2.7 GHz vs 1.2 GHz). The Xeon E5-4650 uses the Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Core i7-1160G7 uses Tiger Lake-UP4 (2020−2021) (10 nm SuperFin). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-4650 scores 8,599 against the Core i7-1160G7's 8,720 — a 1.4% lead for the Core i7-1160G7. L3 cache: 20480 kB (total) on the Xeon E5-4650 vs 12 MB (total) on the Core i7-1160G7.

Feature	Xeon E5-4650	Core i7-1160G7
Cores / Threads	8 / 16+100%	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.3 GHz	4.4 GHz+33%
Base Clock	2.7 GHz+125%	1.2 GHz
L3 Cache	20480 kB (total)+67%	12 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	1.25 MB (per core)+400%
Process	32 nm	10 nm SuperFin-69%
Architecture	Sandy Bridge-EP (2012)	Tiger Lake-UP4 (2020−2021)
PassMark	8,599	8,720+1%
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,758

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5-4650 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Core i7-1160G7 uses FCBGA1598 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon E5-4650	Core i7-1160G7
Socket	LGA2011	FCBGA1598
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+25%	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	—	LPDDR4x-4267
Max RAM Capacity	—	32 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	4

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E5-4650) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i7-1160G7). The Core i7-1160G7 includes integrated graphics (Iris Xe Graphics 96EU), while the Xeon E5-4650 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-1160G7 targets Premium Ultrabook/Tablet. Direct competitor: Core i7-1160G7 rivals Ryzen 7 4800U.