Xeon E7340 vs Core i7-4820K

Xeon E7340

80 WW2007

Core i7-4820K

4 Cores8 Thrd130 WWMax: 3.9 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon E7340

6,544

+0.4%

6,515

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 E7340 is positioned at rank 470 and the Core i7-4820K is on rank 800, so the Xeon E7340 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 E7340

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

6765%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

1277%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

1135%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

877%

#298

Xeon Gold 5418Y

MSRP: $1483|Avg: N/A

100%

#299

Xeon w5-3425

MSRP: $1189|Avg: $1189

99%

#300

EPYC 9255

MSRP: $2495|Avg: $1934

99%

#301

EPYC 8324P

MSRP: $1895|Avg: $3598

98%

#302

Xeon Gold 6414U

MSRP: $2296|Avg: $283

98%

#303

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX

MSRP: $2495|Avg: $2495

98%

#304

EPYC 7352

MSRP: $1350|Avg: $725

97%

#470

Xeon E7340

MSRP: $213|Avg: $132

100%

#471

Xeon E3-1275 v6

MSRP: $499|Avg: $142

100%

#473

Pentium D1508

MSRP: $106|Avg: $106

100%

#476

Xeon E-2104G

MSRP: $193|Avg: $109

99%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-4820K

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

15888%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

15012%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

10900%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

3284%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

2601%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

2275%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1303%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

1286%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

1171%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

1171%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

1158%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

1127%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

1111%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

1106%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

1096%

#294

Core i9-7920X

MSRP: $1199|Avg: $236

100%

#800

Core i7-4820K

MSRP: $332|Avg: $40

100%

#802

Core i7-3770K

MSRP: $332|Avg: $75

100%

#803

Core i5-4460T

MSRP: $187|Avg: $30

99%

#804

Core i3-3220

MSRP: $117|Avg: $88

99%

#805

Core i7-3770T

MSRP: $278|Avg: $105

99%

#807

Pentium G645T

MSRP: $64|Avg: $15

99%

#808

Pentium G620

MSRP: $64|Avg: $12

99%

#809

Core i5-7442EQ

MSRP: $250|Avg: $50

99%

#812

Core i3-3250T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $15

98%

#813

Core i5-5575R

MSRP: $265|Avg: $50

98%

#815

Core i3-3210

MSRP: $117|Avg: $25

97%

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 i7-4820K (2013) utilizes 22 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon E7340	Core i7-4820K
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($132)	✅ More affordable ($40)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 65 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge-E (2013) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E7340 (2007) relies on 65 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon E7340	Core i7-4820K
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+229%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($132)	✅ More affordable ($40)

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 E7340 Benchmark Check

Core i7-4820K Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E7340 and Core i7-4820K

Xeon E7340

The Xeon E7340 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. Base frequency: 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB L2 Cache. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA604. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 6,544 points. Launch price was $800.

Core i7-4820K

The Core i7-4820K is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge-E (2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 10 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 6,515 points. Launch price was $399.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-4820K is built on the Ivy Bridge-E (2013) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon E7340 scores 6,544 against the Core i7-4820K's 6,515 — a 0.4% lead for the Xeon E7340. L3 cache: 8 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon E7340 vs 10 MB (total) on the Core i7-4820K.

Feature	Xeon E7340	Core i7-4820K
Cores / Threads	—	4 / 8
Boost Clock	—	3.9 GHz
Base Clock	2.4 GHz	3.7 GHz+54%
L3 Cache	8 MB L2 Cache	10 MB (total)+25%
L2 Cache	—	256 kB (per core)
Process	65 nm	22 nm-66%
Architecture	—	Ivy Bridge-E (2013)
PassMark	6,544	6,515

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E7340 uses the PGA604 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i7-4820K uses LGA2011 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon E7340	Core i7-4820K
Socket	PGA604	LGA2011
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%

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Value Analysis

The Xeon E7340 launched at $213 MSRP, while the Core i7-4820K debuted at $332. At current prices ($132 vs $40), the Core i7-4820K is $92 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E7340 delivers 49.6 pts/$ vs 162.9 pts/$ for the Core i7-4820K — making the Core i7-4820K the 106.7% better value option.