CPU
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Xeon E5-4660 v4
Core i7-11600H
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.
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-4660 v4
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-11600H
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5-4660 v4 | Core i7-11600H |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Tiger Lake H45 (2021) / 10 nm SuperFin) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5-4660 v4 | Core i7-11600H |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 E5-4660 v4 and Core i7-11600H
Xeon E5-4660 v4
The Xeon E5-4660 v4 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 June 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 40 MB. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 15,375 points. Launch price was $4,727.
Core i7-11600H
The Core i7-11600H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 May 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Tiger Lake H45 (2021) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 18 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm SuperFin process technology. Socket: FCBGA1787. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 15,441 points. Launch price was $395.
Processing Power
The Xeon E5-4660 v4 packs 16 cores / 32 threads, while the Core i7-11600H offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon E5-4660 v4 has 10 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the Xeon E5-4660 v4 versus 4.6 GHz on the Core i7-11600H — a 42.1% clock advantage for the Core i7-11600H (base: 2.2 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Xeon E5-4660 v4 uses the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i7-11600H uses Tiger Lake H45 (2021) (10 nm SuperFin). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-4660 v4 scores 15,375 against the Core i7-11600H's 15,441 — a 0.4% lead for the Core i7-11600H. L3 cache: 40 MB on the Xeon E5-4660 v4 vs 18 MB (total) on the Core i7-11600H.
| Feature | Xeon E5-4660 v4 | Core i7-11600H |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 32+167% | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 3 GHz | 4.6 GHz+53% |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.5 GHz+14% |
| L3 Cache | 40 MB+122% | 18 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+220% | 1.25 MB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 10 nm SuperFin-29% |
| Architecture | Broadwell (2015−2019) | Tiger Lake H45 (2021) |
| PassMark | 15,375 | 15,441 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,903 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5-4660 v4 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-11600H uses FCBGA1787 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E5-4660 v4 | Core i7-11600H |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2011 | FCBGA1787 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 20 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E5-4660 v4) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i7-11600H). The Core i7-11600H includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics), while the Xeon E5-4660 v4 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-11600H targets Gaming Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i7-11600H rivals Ryzen 5 5600H.
| Feature | Xeon E5-4660 v4 | Core i7-11600H |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | UHD Graphics |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | Yes |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | — | Gaming Laptop |
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