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Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Core i5-1135G7

2020

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 95W, a 80W reduction.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (16 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Iris Xe Graphics (80 EU), while Xeon E5-4620 v2 needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon E5-4620 v2 across 42 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (9,414 vs 9,424).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 20 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon E5-4620 v2, which brings 8 cores / 16 threads.

Xeon E5-4620 v2

2014

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +15.8% higher average FPS across 42 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+150% larger total L3 cache (20 MB vs 8 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 8 cores / 16 threads.

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $273 MSRP, while Core i5-1135G7 mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌533.3% higher power demand at 95W vs 15W.
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i5-1135G7 can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Core i5-1135G7

2020

Xeon E5-4620 v2

2014

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 95W, a 80W reduction.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (16 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Iris Xe Graphics (80 EU), while Xeon E5-4620 v2 needs a discrete GPU.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +15.8% higher average FPS across 42 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+150% larger total L3 cache (20 MB vs 8 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 8 cores / 16 threads.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon E5-4620 v2 across 42 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (9,414 vs 9,424).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 20 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon E5-4620 v2, which brings 8 cores / 16 threads.

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $273 MSRP, while Core i5-1135G7 mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌533.3% higher power demand at 95W vs 15W.
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i5-1135G7 can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Quick Answers

So, is Xeon E5-4620 v2 better than Core i5-1135G7?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Xeon E5-4620 v2 makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Core i5-1135G7 is the better mainstream desktop choice for gaming, platform cost, and day-to-day practicality.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Xeon E5-4620 v2 is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 15.8% more average FPS across 42 shared CPU game tests.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Xeon E5-4620 v2 is the better fit. You are getting 0.1% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 150% larger total L3 cache (20 MB vs 8 MB).

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Xeon E5-4620 v2 is the smarter buy today. Xeon E5-4620 v2 is at an unclear MSRP at $273 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 15.8% average FPS lead across 42 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (34.5 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Core i5-1135G7 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2020 vs 2014) and AVX-512 support for heavier modern compute workloads. That makes it the safer long-term pick.

Games Benchmarks

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.

Core i5-1135G7 Benchmark Check

Xeon E5-4620 v2 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i5-1135G7	Xeon E5-4620 v2
1080p
low	168 FPS	169 FPS
medium	137 FPS	134 FPS
high	107 FPS	109 FPS
ultra	85 FPS	87 FPS
1440p
low	145 FPS	138 FPS
medium	118 FPS	108 FPS
high	91 FPS	86 FPS
ultra	72 FPS	68 FPS
4K
low	68 FPS	65 FPS
medium	59 FPS	55 FPS
high	46 FPS	43 FPS
ultra	36 FPS	34 FPS

Open Core i5-1135G7 Open Xeon E5-4620 v2

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i5-1135G7	Xeon E5-4620 v2
1080p
low	153 FPS	236 FPS
medium	129 FPS	236 FPS
high	118 FPS	236 FPS
ultra	102 FPS	199 FPS
1440p
low	135 FPS	236 FPS
medium	115 FPS	236 FPS
high	107 FPS	218 FPS
ultra	92 FPS	175 FPS
4K
low	106 FPS	185 FPS
medium	93 FPS	166 FPS
high	80 FPS	141 FPS
ultra	67 FPS	112 FPS

Open Core i5-1135G7 Open Xeon E5-4620 v2

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i5-1135G7	Xeon E5-4620 v2
1080p
low	235 FPS	236 FPS
medium	235 FPS	236 FPS
high	235 FPS	236 FPS
ultra	235 FPS	236 FPS
1440p
low	235 FPS	236 FPS
medium	235 FPS	236 FPS
high	235 FPS	236 FPS
ultra	235 FPS	236 FPS
4K
low	235 FPS	236 FPS
medium	235 FPS	236 FPS
high	235 FPS	236 FPS
ultra	235 FPS	236 FPS

Open Core i5-1135G7 Open Xeon E5-4620 v2

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i5-1135G7	Xeon E5-4620 v2
1080p
low	235 FPS	236 FPS
medium	235 FPS	236 FPS
high	235 FPS	236 FPS
ultra	235 FPS	236 FPS
1440p
low	235 FPS	236 FPS
medium	235 FPS	236 FPS
high	235 FPS	236 FPS
ultra	235 FPS	236 FPS
4K
low	235 FPS	236 FPS
medium	235 FPS	236 FPS
high	235 FPS	236 FPS
ultra	235 FPS	236 FPS

Open Core i5-1135G7 Open Xeon E5-4620 v2

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-1135G7 and Xeon E5-4620 v2

Core i5-1135G7

The Core i5-1135G7 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 September 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Tiger Lake-UP3 (2020−2021) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm SuperFin process technology. Socket: FCBGA1449. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 9,414 points. Launch price was $309.

Xeon E5-4620 v2

The Xeon E5-4620 v2 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 20 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-800, DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 9,424 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-1135G7 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon E5-4620 v2 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon E5-4620 v2 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the Core i5-1135G7 versus 3 GHz on the Xeon E5-4620 v2 — a 33.3% clock advantage for the Core i5-1135G7 (base: 1.5 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Core i5-1135G7 is built on the Tiger Lake-UP3 (2020−2021) architecture. In PassMark, the Core i5-1135G7 scores 9,414 against the Xeon E5-4620 v2's 9,424 — a 0.1% lead for the Xeon E5-4620 v2. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Core i5-1135G7 vs 20 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Xeon E5-4620 v2.

Feature	Core i5-1135G7	Xeon E5-4620 v2
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	8 / 16+100%
Boost Clock	4.2 GHz+40%	3 GHz
Base Clock	1.5 GHz	2.6 GHz+73%
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)	20 MB Intel® Smart Cache+150%
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)	—
Process	10 nm SuperFin-55%	22 nm
Architecture	Tiger Lake-UP3 (2020−2021)	—
PassMark	9,414	9,424
Cinebench R23 Multi	5,183	—
Geekbench 6 Single	1,592	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	4,495	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-1135G7 uses the FCBGA1449 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon E5-4620 v2 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-1135G7	Xeon E5-4620 v2
Socket	FCBGA1449	LGA2011
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0+33%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-3200, LPDDR4x-4267	—
Max RAM Capacity	64 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	No	—
PCIe Lanes	16	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-1135G7) / not specified (Xeon E5-4620 v2). The Core i5-1135G7 includes integrated graphics (Iris Xe Graphics (80 EU)), while the Xeon E5-4620 v2 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-1135G7 targets Productivity. Direct competitor: Core i5-1135G7 rivals Ryzen 5 5500U.