Core i5-1145GRE vs Xeon E3-1260L v5

CPU

GPU

Core i5-1145GRE

4 Cores8 Thrd28 WWMax: 4.1 GHz2020

Xeon E3-1260L v5

4 Cores8 Thrd45 WWMax: 3.9 GHz2015

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-1145GRE

4 / 8

8,207

0.0%

8,237

+0.4%

Core 2 Extreme QX9770

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 i5-1145GRE is positioned at rank 391 and the Xeon E3-1260L v5 is on rank 356, so the Xeon E3-1260L v5 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 i5-1145GRE

#119

Ryzen 7 PRO 250

MSRP: $400|Avg: $380

100%

#120

Core i7-11850HE

MSRP: $400|Avg: $75

98%

#379

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

536%

#380

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

528%

#381

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

485%

#382

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

483%

#383

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

478%

#385

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

462%

#386

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

443%

#387

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

442%

#388

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

430%

#391

Core i5-1145GRE

MSRP: $362|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E3-1260L v5

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

5045%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

953%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

846%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

654%

#253

Xeon W-2150B

MSRP: $499|Avg: $400

100%

#255

Xeon 6517P

MSRP: $1195|Avg: $1195

99%

#257

Xeon W-1290

MSRP: $498|Avg: $300

98%

#258

EPYC 9124

MSRP: $1083|Avg: $1083

98%

#356

Xeon E3-1260L v5

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#362

Xeon E5-2667 v2

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

99%

#367

Xeon E5-1410

MSRP: $120|Avg: $55

98%

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 i5-1145GRE (2020) utilizes 10 nm technology and DDR4, LPDDR4X, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i5-1145GRE	Xeon E3-1260L v5
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($362)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Tiger Lake-U (2020−2021) / 10 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Skylake-DT (2015) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E3-1260L v5 (2015) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR4-1866/2133, DDR3L-1333/1600, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i5-1145GRE	Xeon E3-1260L v5
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($362)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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 i5-1145GRE Benchmark Check

Xeon E3-1260L v5 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-1145GRE and Xeon E3-1260L v5

Core i5-1145GRE

The Core i5-1145GRE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 September 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Tiger Lake-U (2020−2021) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1449. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, LPDDR4X. Passmark benchmark score: 8,207 points. Launch price was $362.

Xeon E3-1260L v5

The Xeon E3-1260L v5 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 19 October 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Skylake-DT (2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1866/2133, DDR3L-1333/1600. Passmark benchmark score: 8,237 points. Launch price was $294.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i5-1145GRE and Xeon E3-1260L v5 share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.1 GHz on the Core i5-1145GRE versus 3.9 GHz on the Xeon E3-1260L v5 — a 5% clock advantage for the Core i5-1145GRE (base: 1.5 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The Core i5-1145GRE uses the Tiger Lake-U (2020−2021) architecture (10 nm), while the Xeon E3-1260L v5 uses Skylake-DT (2015) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-1145GRE scores 8,207 against the Xeon E3-1260L v5's 8,237 — a 0.4% lead for the Xeon E3-1260L v5. Both processors carry 8 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Core i5-1145GRE	Xeon E3-1260L v5
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	4.1 GHz+5%	3.9 GHz
Base Clock	1.5 GHz	2.9 GHz+93%
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)	8 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)+400%	256 kB (per core)
Process	10 nm-29%	14 nm
Architecture	Tiger Lake-U (2020−2021)	Skylake-DT (2015)
PassMark	8,207	8,237

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-1145GRE uses the FCBGA1449 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon E3-1260L v5 uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.