Xeon Silver 4110 vs Core i7-5930K
Xeon Silver 4110
Core i7-5930K
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 Silver 4110 is positioned at rank 355 and the Core i7-5930K is on rank 849, so the Xeon Silver 4110 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Silver 4110
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-5930K
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Silver 4110 | Core i7-5930K |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($410) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell-E (2014) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Silver 4110 | Core i7-5930K |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($410) |
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 Silver 4110 and Core i7-5930K
Xeon Silver 4110
The Xeon Silver 4110 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 July 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 11 MB. L2 cache: 8 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 85 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 10,314 points. Launch price was $501.
Core i7-5930K
The Core i7-5930K is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell-E (2014) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 15 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 140 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 10,369 points. Launch price was $613.
Processing Power
The Xeon Silver 4110 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Core i7-5930K offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon Silver 4110 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the Xeon Silver 4110 versus 3.7 GHz on the Core i7-5930K — a 20.9% clock advantage for the Core i7-5930K (base: 2.1 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Xeon Silver 4110 uses the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i7-5930K uses Haswell-E (2014) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Silver 4110 scores 10,314 against the Core i7-5930K's 10,369 — a 0.5% lead for the Core i7-5930K. L3 cache: 11 MB on the Xeon Silver 4110 vs 15 MB (total) on the Core i7-5930K.
| Feature | Xeon Silver 4110 | Core i7-5930K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16+33% | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 3 GHz | 3.7 GHz+23% |
| Base Clock | 2.1 GHz | 3.5 GHz+67% |
| L3 Cache | 11 MB | 15 MB (total)+36% |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB+3100% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm-36% | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) | Haswell-E (2014) |
| PassMark | 10,314 | 10,369 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 6,000 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Silver 4110 uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-5930K uses LGA2011 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 2400 on the Xeon Silver 4110 versus DDR4-2133 on the Core i7-5930K — the Xeon Silver 4110 supports 199.3% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Silver 4110 supports up to 1024 of RAM compared to 64 GB — 176.5% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 6 (Xeon Silver 4110) vs 4 (Core i7-5930K). PCIe lanes: 48 (Xeon Silver 4110) vs 40 (Core i7-5930K) — the Xeon Silver 4110 offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C621 (Xeon Silver 4110) and X99 (Core i7-5930K).
| Feature | Xeon Silver 4110 | Core i7-5930K |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA3647 | LGA2011 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 2400+59900% | DDR4-2133 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 1024 | 64 GB+6553500% |
| RAM Channels | 6+50% | 4 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 48+20% | 40 |
Advanced Features
Only the Core i7-5930K has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Only the Xeon Silver 4110 supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Both support VT-x, VT-d virtualization. Primary use case: Core i7-5930K targets High End Desktop. Direct competitor: Core i7-5930K rivals Ryzen 5 1600.
| Feature | Xeon Silver 4110 | Core i7-5930K |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | None |
| Unlocked | No | Yes |
| AVX-512 | Yes | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | — | High End Desktop |
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