Xeon Silver 4112 vs Core i7-4980HQ

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 4112 is positioned at rank 933 and the Core i7-4980HQ is on rank 417, so the Core i7-4980HQ 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 Silver 4112

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

28122%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

5310%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

4717%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

3644%

#524

Xeon E5-2675 V3

MSRP: $1800|Avg: $100

99%

#524

Xeon E7-4880 v2

MSRP: $6619|Avg: $185

99%

#524

Xeon E5-2676 V3

MSRP: $1800|Avg: $36

99%

#527

Xeon Platinum 8592+

MSRP: $11600|Avg: $11600

98%

#933

Xeon Silver 4112

MSRP: $885|Avg: $67

100%

#938

Xeon E5649

MSRP: $774|Avg: N/A

99%

#939

Xeon E3-1220L v3

MSRP: $193|Avg: $30

99%

#940

Xeon E5-2670 v2

MSRP: $1556|Avg: $189

99%

#941

Xeon E5-2637 v3

MSRP: $996|Avg: $75

99%

#943

Xeon E5-1680 v2

MSRP: $1723|Avg: $150

97%

#944

Opteron 144

MSRP: $65|Avg: $29

97%

#945

Opteron 4386

MSRP: $459|Avg: $459

96%

#946

Xeon E5-2640

MSRP: $885|Avg: N/A

96%

#947

Xeon E5-2643 v4

MSRP: $1552|Avg: $555

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-4980HQ

#125

Core i7-13700H

MSRP: $502|Avg: N/A

100%

#405

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

561%

#406

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

553%

#407

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

507%

#408

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

505%

#409

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

500%

#411

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

483%

#412

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

463%

#413

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

463%

#414

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

450%

#417

Core i7-4980HQ

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#421

Core i5-9400H

MSRP: $182|Avg: N/A

99%

#426

Celeron 2981U

MSRP: $137|Avg: N/A

99%

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 Xeon Silver 4112 (2017) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4-2400, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon Silver 4112	Core i7-4980HQ
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($67)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Crystalwell (2013−2014) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-4980HQ (2014) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon Silver 4112	Core i7-4980HQ
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($67)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon Silver 4112 and Core i7-4980HQ

Xeon Silver 4112

The Xeon Silver 4112 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 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 8.25 MB. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 85 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 6,536 points. Launch price was $473.

Core i7-4980HQ

The Core i7-4980HQ is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Crystalwell (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1364. Thermal design power (TDP): 47 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 6,539 points. Launch price was $623.

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Processing Power

Both the Xeon Silver 4112 and Core i7-4980HQ share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the Xeon Silver 4112 versus 4 GHz on the Core i7-4980HQ — a 28.6% clock advantage for the Core i7-4980HQ (base: 2.6 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Xeon Silver 4112 uses the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i7-4980HQ uses Crystalwell (2013−2014) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Silver 4112 scores 6,536 against the Core i7-4980HQ's 6,539 — a 0% lead for the Core i7-4980HQ. L3 cache: 8.25 MB on the Xeon Silver 4112 vs 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-4980HQ.

Feature	Xeon Silver 4112	Core i7-4980HQ
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3 GHz	4 GHz+33%
Base Clock	2.6 GHz	2.8 GHz+8%
L3 Cache	8.25 MB+3%	8 MB (total)
L2 Cache	4 MB+1500%	256K (per core)
Process	14 nm-36%	22 nm
Architecture	Skylake (server) (2017−2018)	Crystalwell (2013−2014)
PassMark	6,536	6,539

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon Silver 4112 uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-4980HQ uses BGA1364 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.