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Xeon E7540
Core i7-1195G7
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 E7540 is positioned at rank 986 and the Core i7-1195G7 is on rank 794, so the Core i7-1195G7 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon E7540
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-1195G7
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E7540 | Core i7-1195G7 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($146) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm) | ✨ Modern (Tiger Lake-UP3 (2020−2021) / 10 nm SuperFin) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E7540 | Core i7-1195G7 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($146) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 E7540 and Core i7-1195G7
Xeon E7540
The Xeon E7540 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2.27 GHz. L3 cache: 18 MB L3 Cache. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1567. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 10,376 points. Launch price was $800.
Core i7-1195G7
The Core i7-1195G7 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 31 May 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Tiger Lake-UP3 (2020−2021) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 5 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: 10,472 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Xeon E7540 packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Core i7-1195G7 offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Xeon E7540 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.27 GHz on the Xeon E7540 versus 5 GHz on the Core i7-1195G7 — a 75.1% clock advantage for the Core i7-1195G7 (base: 2 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The Core i7-1195G7 is built on the Tiger Lake-UP3 (2020−2021) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon E7540 scores 10,376 against the Core i7-1195G7's 10,472 — a 0.9% lead for the Core i7-1195G7. L3 cache: 18 MB L3 Cache on the Xeon E7540 vs 12 MB (total) on the Core i7-1195G7.
| Feature | Xeon E7540 | Core i7-1195G7 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12+50% | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 2.27 GHz | 5 GHz+120% |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 2.9 GHz+45% |
| L3 Cache | 18 MB L3 Cache+50% | 12 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | — | 1.25 MB (per core) |
| Process | 45 nm | 10 nm SuperFin-78% |
| Architecture | — | Tiger Lake-UP3 (2020−2021) |
| PassMark | 10,376 | 10,472 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 6,806 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,930 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 5,426 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E7540 uses the LGA1567 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i7-1195G7 uses FCBGA1449 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1066 on the Xeon E7540 versus DDR4-3200, LPDDR4x-4267 on the Core i7-1195G7 — the Core i7-1195G7 supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Core i7-1195G7 supports up to 64 GB of RAM compared to 2 TB — 187.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 4 (Xeon E7540) vs 2 (Core i7-1195G7). PCIe lanes: 32 (Xeon E7540) vs 16 (Core i7-1195G7) — the Xeon E7540 offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Xeon E7540 | Core i7-1195G7 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1567 | FCBGA1449 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 4.0+100% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1066 | DDR4-3200, LPDDR4x-4267+33% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 2 TB+3100% | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | 4+100% | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 32+100% | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Core i7-1195G7 supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Xeon E7540) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i7-1195G7). The Core i7-1195G7 includes integrated graphics (Iris Xe Graphics (96 EU)), while the Xeon E7540 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Xeon E7540 targets Server, Core i7-1195G7 targets Productivity. Direct competitor: Core i7-1195G7 rivals Ryzen 7 5700U.
| Feature | Xeon E7540 | Core i7-1195G7 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Iris Xe Graphics (96 EU) |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | Server | Productivity |
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