Core i5-1035G7 vs Xeon E3-1535M v6

Core i5-1035G7

4 Cores8 Thrd15 WWMax: 3.7 GHz2019

Xeon E3-1535M v6

4 Cores8 Thrd45 WWMax: 4.2 GHz2017

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-1035G7

4 / 8

8,008

0.0%

8,077

+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 Core i5-1035G7 is positioned at rank 765 and the Xeon E3-1535M v6 is on rank 368, so the Xeon E3-1535M v6 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 i5-1035G7

#753

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1099%

#754

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1083%

#755

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

994%

#756

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

990%

#757

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

981%

#759

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

947%

#760

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

908%

#761

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

907%

#762

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

882%

#765

Core i5-1035G7

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#767

Core i7-1250U

MSRP: $426|Avg: N/A

99%

#772

Core i7-9750HF

MSRP: $395|Avg: $395

99%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E3-1535M v6

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

5145%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

972%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

863%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

667%

#257

Xeon W-1290

MSRP: $498|Avg: $300

100%

#258

EPYC 9124

MSRP: $1083|Avg: $1083

100%

#260

EPYC 4584PX

MSRP: $1517|Avg: $1517

98%

#261

Xeon w3-2435

MSRP: $669|Avg: $790

98%

#263

Xeon 6710E

MSRP: $1565|Avg: $344

97%

#264

Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X

MSRP: $399|Avg: $180

97%

#368

Xeon E3-1535M v6

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

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 E3-1535M v6 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Core i5-1035G7	Xeon E3-1535M v6
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Ice Lake (Client) (2019) / 10 nm)	✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i5-1035G7 ($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	Core i5-1035G7	Xeon E3-1535M v6
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.

Core i5-1035G7 Benchmark Check

Xeon E3-1535M v6 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-1035G7 and Xeon E3-1535M v6

Core i5-1035G7

The Core i5-1035G7 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 1.2 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: 8,008 points. Launch price was $309.

Xeon E3-1535M v6

The Xeon E3-1535M v6 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 8,077 points. Launch price was $623.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i5-1035G7 and Xeon E3-1535M v6 share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Core i5-1035G7 versus 4.2 GHz on the Xeon E3-1535M v6 — a 12.7% clock advantage for the Xeon E3-1535M v6 (base: 1.2 GHz vs 3.1 GHz). The Core i5-1035G7 uses the Ice Lake (Client) (2019) architecture (10 nm), while the Xeon E3-1535M v6 uses Kaby Lake (2016−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-1035G7 scores 8,008 against the Xeon E3-1535M v6's 8,077 — a 0.9% lead for the Xeon E3-1535M v6. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Core i5-1035G7 vs 8 MB on the Xeon E3-1535M v6.

Feature	Core i5-1035G7	Xeon E3-1535M v6
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.7 GHz	4.2 GHz+14%
Base Clock	1.2 GHz	3.1 GHz+158%
L3 Cache	6 MB (total)	8 MB+33%
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	1 MB+300%
Process	10 nm-29%	14 nm
Architecture	Ice Lake (Client) (2019)	Kaby Lake (2016−2019)
PassMark	8,008	8,077
Geekbench 6 Single	1,515	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-1035G7 uses the FCBGA1526 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E3-1535M v6 uses BGA1440 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-1035G7	Xeon E3-1535M v6
Socket	FCBGA1526	BGA1440
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	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, EPT (Core i5-1035G7) / not specified (Xeon E3-1535M v6). The Core i5-1035G7 includes integrated graphics (Iris Plus Graphics G7), while the Xeon E3-1535M v6 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-1035G7 targets Premium Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i5-1035G7 rivals Ryzen 7 3700U.