Xeon X3360 vs Core i7-4610Y

Xeon X3360

95 WW2008

Core i7-4610Y

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 2.9 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon X3360

2,424

0.0%

2,446

+0.9%

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 X3360 is positioned at rank 804 and the Core i7-4610Y is on rank 458, so the Core i7-4610Y 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 X3360

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

17147%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

3238%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

2876%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

2222%

#460

Xeon E5-2686 V3

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $160

100%

#460

Xeon Gold 6242R

MSRP: $2977|Avg: $779

100%

#462

Xeon W-2175

MSRP: $1947|Avg: $180

100%

#463

EPYC 75F3

MSRP: $5383|Avg: $2799

99%

#464

Xeon W-3375

MSRP: $4951|Avg: $6000

99%

#466

Xeon Platinum 8358

MSRP: $4607|Avg: $3145

97%

#804

Xeon X3360

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#812

Xeon E3-1220L

MSRP: $189|Avg: $27

99%

#815

Xeon X3450

MSRP: $241|Avg: $39

99%

#817

Xeon W3680

MSRP: $594|Avg: $26

98%

#819

Xeon E5-2640 v3

MSRP: $939|Avg: $189

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-4610Y

#144

Core i7-12650H

MSRP: $457|Avg: N/A

97%

#446

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

600%

#447

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

591%

#448

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

543%

#449

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

540%

#450

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

535%

#452

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

517%

#453

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

496%

#454

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

495%

#455

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

481%

#458

Core i7-4610Y

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#472

Ryzen Embedded R1505G

MSRP: $80|Avg: $80

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($0) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon X3360 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Xeon X3360	Core i7-4610Y
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-4610Y ($0), however, is optimized for mixed workloads and gaming. For most users, it offers superior single-thread performance and responsiveness at a fraction of the cost ($0 less, NaN% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Xeon X3360	Core i7-4610Y
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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 X3360 Benchmark Check

Core i7-4610Y Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon X3360 and Core i7-4610Y

Xeon X3360

The Xeon X3360 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. Base frequency: 2.83 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB L2 Cache. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 2,424 points. Launch price was $800.

Core i7-4610Y

The Core i7-4610Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.7 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 11.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,446 points. Launch price was $415.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-4610Y is built on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon X3360 scores 2,424 against the Core i7-4610Y's 2,446 — a 0.9% lead for the Core i7-4610Y. L3 cache: 12 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon X3360 vs 4 MB on the Core i7-4610Y.

Feature	Xeon X3360	Core i7-4610Y
Cores / Threads	—	2 / 4
Boost Clock	—	2.9 GHz
Base Clock	2.83 GHz+66%	1.7 GHz
L3 Cache	12 MB L2 Cache+200%	4 MB
L2 Cache	—	512 kB
Process	45 nm	22 nm-51%
Architecture	—	Haswell (2013−2015)
PassMark	2,424	2,446
Geekbench 6 Single	—	700
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	1,350

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon X3360 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i7-4610Y uses FCBGA1168 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon X3360	Core i7-4610Y
Socket	LGA775	FCBGA1168
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3L-1600
Max RAM Capacity	—	16 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	12

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Xeon X3360) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-4610Y). The Core i7-4610Y includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 4200), while the Xeon X3360 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-4610Y targets Ultrabook/Tablet.