Xeon E5-4650L
VS
Core i5-1140G7

Xeon E5-4650L vs Core i5-1140G7

Intel

Xeon E5-4650L

8 Cores16 Thrd115 WWMax: 3.1 GHz2012
VS
Intel

Core i5-1140G7

4 Cores8 Thrd5 WWMax: 4.2 GHz2020

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 E5-4650L is positioned at rank 1019 and the Core i5-1140G7 is on rank 727, so the Core i5-1140G7 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 E5-4650L

#1
Xeon Platinum 8454H
MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A
88061%
#6
Xeon Gold 6240R
MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A
16627%
#10
Xeon 6337P
MSRP: $60|Avg: $5
14772%
#15
EPYC 9174F
MSRP: $194|Avg: $30
11412%
#1018
Xeon E5-4655 v4
MSRP: $4616|Avg: N/A
100%
#1019
Xeon E5-4650L
MSRP: $3616|Avg: N/A
100%
#1020
Xeon E-2224
MSRP: $3226|Avg: $195
94%
#1021
Athlon MP 2400+
MSRP: $151|Avg: $20
86%
#1022
Xeon E5-2640 v2
MSRP: $4115|Avg: $530
78%
#1023
Xeon E5-2650L v2
MSRP: $4115|Avg: $1078
78%
#1024
Opteron 142
MSRP: $292|Avg: $20
64%
#1025
Athlon MP 2800+
MSRP: $275|Avg: $10
58%
#1026
Xeon L3110
MSRP: $1000|Avg: $950
57%
#1027
Xeon 2.66
MSRP: $337|Avg: $10
56%
#1028
Xeon X5272
MSRP: $1172|Avg: $76
53%
#1029
Xeon 3.20
MSRP: $851|Avg: $10
29%
#1030
Xeon Platinum 8260L
MSRP: $7500|Avg: $750
29%
#1031
Xeon X5355
MSRP: $4491|Avg: $4000
19%
#1032
Xeon E5420
MSRP: $7214|Avg: $6500
12%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-1140G7

#715
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
1039%
#716
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
1024%
#717
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
940%
#718
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
936%
#719
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
927%
#721
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
895%
#722
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
858%
#723
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
857%
#724
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
834%
#727
Core i5-1140G7
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
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 i5-1140G7 (2020) utilizes 10 nm SuperFin technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.
InsightXeon E5-4650LCore i5-1140G7
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
⚠️ Higher cost ($3,616)
More affordable ($0)
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) / 32 nm)
✨ Modern (Tiger Lake-UP4 (2020−2021) / 10 nm SuperFin)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-4650L (2012) relies on 32 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.
InsightXeon E5-4650LCore i5-1140G7
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
⚠️ Higher cost ($3,616)
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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5-4650L and Core i5-1140G7

Intel

Xeon E5-4650L

The Xeon E5-4650L 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 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 20480 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 115 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 8,533 points. Launch price was $8,685.

Intel

Core i5-1140G7

The Core i5-1140G7 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 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. L2 cache: 5 MB. Built on 10 nm SuperFin process technology. Socket: FCBGA1598. Thermal design power (TDP): 5 MB + 8 MB. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 8,471 points. Launch price was $149.

Processing Power

The Xeon E5-4650L packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Core i5-1140G7 offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Xeon E5-4650L has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.1 GHz on the Xeon E5-4650L versus 4.2 GHz on the Core i5-1140G7 — a 30.1% clock advantage for the Core i5-1140G7 (base: 2.6 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). The Xeon E5-4650L uses the Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Core i5-1140G7 uses Tiger Lake-UP4 (2020−2021) (10 nm SuperFin). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-4650L scores 8,533 against the Core i5-1140G7's 8,471 — a 0.7% lead for the Xeon E5-4650L. L3 cache: 20480 kB (total) on the Xeon E5-4650L vs 8 MB on the Core i5-1140G7.

FeatureXeon E5-4650LCore i5-1140G7
Cores / Threads
8 / 16+100%
4 / 8
Boost Clock
3.1 GHz
4.2 GHz+35%
Base Clock
2.6 GHz+44%
1.8 GHz
L3 Cache
20480 kB (total)+150%
8 MB
L2 Cache
256 kB (per core)
5 MB+1900%
Process
32 nm
10 nm SuperFin-69%
Architecture
Sandy Bridge-EP (2012)
Tiger Lake-UP4 (2020−2021)
PassMark
8,533
8,471
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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5-4650L uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Core i5-1140G7 uses FCBGA1598 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureXeon E5-4650LCore i5-1140G7
Socket
LGA2011
FCBGA1598
PCIe Generation
PCIe 5.0+25%
PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed
DDR3-1600
Max RAM Capacity
384 GB
RAM Channels
4
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
40
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Xeon E5-4650L) / not specified (Core i5-1140G7). Primary use case: Xeon E5-4650L targets Server Low Power.

FeatureXeon E5-4650LCore i5-1140G7
Integrated GPU
No
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
VT-x, VT-d
Target Use
Server Low Power