Xeon E5-4657L v2 vs Core i7-11370H

Xeon E5-4657L v2

12 Cores24 Thrd115 WWMax: 2.9 GHz2014

Core i7-11370H

4 Cores8 Thrd28 WWMax: 4.8 GHz2021

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon E5-4657L v2

12 / 24

11,613

+0.6%

11,548

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 E5-4657L v2 is positioned at rank 302 and the Core i7-11370H is on rank 757, so the Xeon E5-4657L v2 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 E5-4657L v2

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

4474%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

845%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

751%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

580%

#233

Xeon w5-2545

MSRP: $889|Avg: $1100

99%

#234

Xeon W-1250P

MSRP: $311|Avg: $311

99%

#302

Xeon E5-4657L v2

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#304

Xeon E5-2620 v4

MSRP: $417|Avg: $410

100%

#306

Xeon Silver 4108

MSRP: $417|Avg: $46

99%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-11370H

#745

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1082%

#746

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1066%

#747

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

979%

#748

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

975%

#749

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

966%

#751

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

932%

#752

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

894%

#753

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

893%

#754

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

869%

#757

Core i7-11370H

MSRP: $426|Avg: N/A

100%

#761

Core i3-N300

MSRP: $309|Avg: $309

99%

#767

Core i7-1250U

MSRP: $426|Avg: N/A

98%

#772

Core i7-9750HF

MSRP: $395|Avg: $395

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Core i7-11370H (2021) utilizes 10 nm SuperFin technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon E5-4657L v2	Core i7-11370H
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($426)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm)	✨ Modern (Tiger Lake-H35 (2021) / 10 nm SuperFin)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-4657L v2 (2014) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3-800, DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600, DDR3-1866, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon E5-4657L v2	Core i7-11370H
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ 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 E5-4657L v2 Benchmark Check

Core i7-11370H Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5-4657L v2 and Core i7-11370H

Xeon E5-4657L v2

The Xeon E5-4657L v2 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 115 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-800, DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600, DDR3-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 11,613 points. Launch price was $800.

Core i7-11370H

The Core i7-11370H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 January 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Tiger Lake-H35 (2021) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm SuperFin process technology. Socket: FCBGA1449. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 11,548 points. Launch price was $426.

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Processing Power

The Xeon E5-4657L v2 packs 12 cores / 24 threads, while the Core i7-11370H offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Xeon E5-4657L v2 has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.9 GHz on the Xeon E5-4657L v2 versus 4.8 GHz on the Core i7-11370H — a 49.4% clock advantage for the Core i7-11370H (base: 2.4 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Core i7-11370H is built on the Tiger Lake-H35 (2021) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon E5-4657L v2 scores 11,613 against the Core i7-11370H's 11,548 — a 0.6% lead for the Xeon E5-4657L v2. L3 cache: 30 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Xeon E5-4657L v2 vs 12 MB (total) on the Core i7-11370H.

Feature	Xeon E5-4657L v2	Core i7-11370H
Cores / Threads	12 / 24+200%	4 / 8
Boost Clock	2.9 GHz	4.8 GHz+66%
Base Clock	2.4 GHz	3 GHz+25%
L3 Cache	30 MB Intel® Smart Cache+150%	12 MB (total)
L2 Cache	—	1.25 MB (per core)
Process	22 nm	10 nm SuperFin-55%
Architecture	—	Tiger Lake-H35 (2021)
PassMark	11,613	11,548
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	5,563
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,960
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	5,612

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5-4657L v2 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Core i7-11370H uses FCBGA1449 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon E5-4657L v2	Core i7-11370H
Socket	LGA2011	FCBGA1449
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+25%	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity	—	64 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	20

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E5-4657L v2) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i7-11370H). The Core i7-11370H includes integrated graphics (Iris Xe Graphics (96 EU)), while the Xeon E5-4657L v2 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-11370H targets Productivity. Direct competitor: Core i7-11370H rivals Ryzen 7 5800H.