Core i5-1035G4 vs Xeon D-1531

Core i5-1035G4

4 Cores8 Thrd15 WWMax: 3.7 GHz2019

Xeon D-1531

6 Cores12 Thrd45 WWMax: 2.7 GHz2015

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-1035G4

4 / 8

7,658

0.0%

7,668

+0.1%

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 Core i5-1035G4 is positioned at rank 791 and the Xeon D-1531 is on rank 1004, so the Core i5-1035G4 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 Core i5-1035G4

#779

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1184%

#780

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1167%

#781

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1071%

#782

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1066%

#783

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1056%

#785

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1020%

#786

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

978%

#787

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

977%

#788

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

950%

#791

Core i5-1035G4

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#795

Core i3-1115G4E

MSRP: $213|Avg: $47

99%

#797

Celeron M 900

MSRP: $86|Avg: $10

99%

#800

Celeron B815

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

98%

#801

Celeron B810

MSRP: $86|Avg: $86

98%

#803

Core i7-1365UE

MSRP: $429|Avg: $429

98%

#805

3020e

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon D-1531

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

55717%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

10520%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

9346%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

7220%

#539

Xeon Platinum 8280

MSRP: $10009|Avg: $2940

99%

#540

Xeon E7-8891 v3

MSRP: $6841|Avg: $418

85%

#541

Xeon E5-4669 v4

MSRP: $7007|Avg: $300

67%

#1004

Xeon D-1531

MSRP: $2057|Avg: $250

100%

#1005

Xeon 5130

MSRP: $316|Avg: $10

100%

#1007

Xeon E5-4640 v3

MSRP: $2859|Avg: $300

97%

#1008

Xeon E5440

MSRP: $690|Avg: $37

92%

#1009

Xeon E5-2643

MSRP: $1552|Avg: $50

90%

#1010

Xeon E5-2637

MSRP: $885|Avg: $40

90%

#1011

Xeon W3570

MSRP: $999|Avg: $15

88%

#1013

Xeon E5-4620

MSRP: $2141|Avg: $400

83%

#1014

Xeon E5-2680

MSRP: $3226|Avg: $40

77%

#1016

Xeon E5-4640

MSRP: $2725|Avg: N/A

69%

#1018

Xeon E5-4650

MSRP: $3616|Avg: $71

64%

#1019

Xeon E5-4650L

MSRP: $3616|Avg: N/A

63%

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 Core i5-1035G4 (2019) utilizes 10 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i5-1035G4	Xeon D-1531
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($250)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Ice Lake (Client) (2019) / 10 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon D-1531 (2015) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR4, DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i5-1035G4	Xeon D-1531
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($250)

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.

Core i5-1035G4 Benchmark Check

Xeon D-1531 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-1035G4 and Xeon D-1531

Core i5-1035G4

The Core i5-1035G4 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 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 6 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: 7,658 points. Launch price was $320.

Xeon D-1531

The Xeon D-1531 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 November 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.7 GHz. L3 cache: 1.5 MB (per core). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1667. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 7,668 points. Launch price was $348.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-1035G4 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon D-1531 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon D-1531 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Core i5-1035G4 versus 2.7 GHz on the Xeon D-1531 — a 31.3% clock advantage for the Core i5-1035G4 (base: 1.1 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Core i5-1035G4 uses the Ice Lake (Client) (2019) architecture (10 nm), while the Xeon D-1531 uses Broadwell (2015−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-1035G4 scores 7,658 against the Xeon D-1531's 7,668 — a 0.1% lead for the Xeon D-1531. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Core i5-1035G4 vs 1.5 MB (per core) on the Xeon D-1531.

Feature	Core i5-1035G4	Xeon D-1531
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	6 / 12+50%
Boost Clock	3.7 GHz+37%	2.7 GHz
Base Clock	1.1 GHz	2.2 GHz+100%
L3 Cache	6 MB (total)+300%	1.5 MB (per core)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	256K (per core)
Process	10 nm-29%	14 nm
Architecture	Ice Lake (Client) (2019)	Broadwell (2015−2019)
PassMark	7,658	7,668
Cinebench R23 Multi	4,332	—
Geekbench 6 Single	922	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	2,919	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-1035G4 uses the FCBGA1526 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon D-1531 uses FCBGA1667 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-1035G4	Xeon D-1531
Socket	FCBGA1526	FCBGA1667
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-3200, LPDDR4-3733	—
Max RAM Capacity	64 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	16	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-1035G4) / not specified (Xeon D-1531). The Core i5-1035G4 includes integrated graphics (Iris Plus Graphics G4), while the Xeon D-1531 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-1035G4 targets Ultra-portable laptops. Direct competitor: Core i5-1035G4 rivals Ryzen 5 3500U.