Xeon X7460 vs Core i3-1005G1
Xeon X7460
Core i3-1005G1
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 X7460 is positioned at rank 571 and the Core i3-1005G1 is on rank 573, so the Xeon X7460 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon X7460
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-1005G1
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon X7460 | Core i3-1005G1 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Dunnington (2008) / 45 nm) | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake (Client) (2019) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon X7460 | Core i3-1005G1 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 X7460 and Core i3-1005G1
Xeon X7460
The Xeon X7460 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 15 September 2008 (17 years ago). It is based on the Dunnington (2008) architecture. It features 6 cores and 6 threads. Base frequency is 2.66 GHz, with boost up to 0.67 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 3 MB (per module). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: PGA604. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 4,803 points. Launch price was $2,729.
Core i3-1005G1
The Core i3-1005G1 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 August 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Ice Lake (Client) (2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1526. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 4,827 points. Launch price was $281.
Processing Power
The Xeon X7460 packs 6 cores / 6 threads, while the Core i3-1005G1 offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Xeon X7460 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 0.67 GHz on the Xeon X7460 versus 3.4 GHz on the Core i3-1005G1 — a 134.2% clock advantage for the Core i3-1005G1 (base: 2.66 GHz vs 1.2 GHz). The Xeon X7460 uses the Dunnington (2008) architecture (45 nm), while the Core i3-1005G1 uses Ice Lake (Client) (2019) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon X7460 scores 4,803 against the Core i3-1005G1's 4,827 — a 0.5% lead for the Core i3-1005G1. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Xeon X7460 vs 4 MB (total) on the Core i3-1005G1.
| Feature | Xeon X7460 | Core i3-1005G1 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 6+200% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 0.67 GHz | 3.4 GHz+407% |
| Base Clock | 2.66 GHz+122% | 1.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB (total)+300% | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB (per module)+1100% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 45 nm | 10 nm-78% |
| Architecture | Dunnington (2008) | Ice Lake (Client) (2019) |
| PassMark | 4,803 | 4,827 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 2,319 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 603 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 2,605 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon X7460 uses the PGA604 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i3-1005G1 uses FCBGA1526 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR2-667 on the Xeon X7460 versus DDR4-3200 / LPDDR4-3733 on the Core i3-1005G1 — the Core i3-1005G1 supports 66.7% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Memory channels: 4 (Xeon X7460) vs 2 (Core i3-1005G1). Chipset compatibility: Intel 7300 (Xeon X7460) and Ice Lake-U SoC (Core i3-1005G1).
| Feature | Xeon X7460 | Core i3-1005G1 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA604 | FCBGA1526 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2-667 | DDR4-3200 / LPDDR4-3733+100% |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | 4+100% | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Core i3-1005G1 supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x (Xeon X7460) vs VT-x / VT-d / EPT (Core i3-1005G1). The Core i3-1005G1 includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics (Ice Lake)), while the Xeon X7460 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Xeon X7460 targets Server, Core i3-1005G1 targets Thin-and-light. Direct competitor: Xeon X7460 rivals Core i7-980X.
| Feature | Xeon X7460 | Core i3-1005G1 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel UHD Graphics (Ice Lake) |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x | VT-x / VT-d / EPT |
| Target Use | Server | Thin-and-light |
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