Xeon X5270 vs Core i7-640LM

Xeon X5270

80 WW2008

Core i7-640LM

2 Cores4 Thrd25 WWMax: 2.93 GHz2010

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon X5270

1,524

0.0%

1,529

+0.3%

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 X5270 is positioned at rank 928 and the Core i7-640LM is on rank 333, so the Core i7-640LM 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 X5270

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

27273%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

5149%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

4575%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

3534%

#521

Xeon E5-2697A v4

MSRP: $2891|Avg: $121

98%

#522

Xeon Gold 6134

MSRP: $2214|Avg: $378

98%

#523

Xeon Gold 6138T

MSRP: $2742|Avg: $400

97%

#524

Xeon E5-2676 V3

MSRP: $1800|Avg: $36

96%

#524

Xeon E7-4880 v2

MSRP: $6619|Avg: $185

96%

#524

Xeon E5-2675 V3

MSRP: $1800|Avg: $100

96%

#527

Xeon Platinum 8592+

MSRP: $11600|Avg: $11600

95%

#928

Xeon X5270

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#931

Xeon E5-2660 v2

MSRP: $1393|Avg: $129

98%

#933

Xeon Silver 4112

MSRP: $885|Avg: $67

97%

#938

Xeon E5649

MSRP: $774|Avg: N/A

96%

#939

Xeon E3-1220L v3

MSRP: $193|Avg: $30

96%

#940

Xeon E5-2670 v2

MSRP: $1556|Avg: $189

96%

#941

Xeon E5-2637 v3

MSRP: $996|Avg: $75

96%

#943

Xeon E5-1680 v2

MSRP: $1723|Avg: $150

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-640LM

#321

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

480%

#322

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

473%

#323

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

434%

#324

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

432%

#325

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

428%

#327

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

413%

#328

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

396%

#329

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

396%

#330

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

385%

#333

Core i7-640LM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#336

Xeon E3-1505M v5

MSRP: $115|Avg: $115

99%

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 X5270 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Xeon X5270	Core i7-640LM
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Arrandale (2010−2011) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-640LM ($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 X5270	Core i7-640LM
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 X5270 Benchmark Check

Core i7-640LM Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon X5270 and Core i7-640LM

Xeon X5270

The Xeon X5270 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. Base frequency: 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB L2 Cache. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA771. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,524 points. Launch price was $800.

Core i7-640LM

The Core i7-640LM is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 7 January 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.13 GHz, with boost up to 2.93 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1288. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-800, DDR3-1066. Passmark benchmark score: 1,529 points. Launch price was $332.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-640LM is built on the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon X5270 scores 1,524 against the Core i7-640LM's 1,529 — a 0.3% lead for the Core i7-640LM. L3 cache: 6 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon X5270 vs 4 MB (total) on the Core i7-640LM.

Feature	Xeon X5270	Core i7-640LM
Cores / Threads	—	2 / 4
Boost Clock	—	2.93 GHz
Base Clock	3.5 GHz+64%	2.13 GHz
L3 Cache	6 MB L2 Cache+50%	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	—	256 kB (per core)
Process	45 nm	32 nm-29%
Architecture	—	Arrandale (2010−2011)
PassMark	1,524	1,529

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon X5270 uses the LGA771 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i7-640LM uses BGA1288 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon X5270	Core i7-640LM
Socket	LGA771	BGA1288
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	—	1066
Max RAM Capacity	—	8
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Xeon X5270) / true (Core i7-640LM). The Core i7-640LM includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Ironlake)), while the Xeon X5270 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Core i7-640LM rivals Core 2 Duo SL9400.