Core i5-1335U
VS
Xeon E5-2666 V3

Core i5-1335U vs Xeon E5-2666 V3

Intel

Core i5-1335U

10 Cores12 Thrd15 WWMax: 4.6 GHz2023
VS
Intel

Xeon E5-2666 V3

10 Cores20 Thrd135 WWMax: 3.5 GHz2014

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.

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 i5-1335U

#158
Core i9-13900H
MSRP: $617|Avg: N/A
107%
#161
Core Ultra 7 268V
MSRP: $450|Avg: $400
106%
#162
Core Ultra 7 256V
MSRP: $450|Avg: $350
105%
#167
Core Ultra 7 258V
MSRP: $450|Avg: $400
102%
#169
Core i7-1280P
MSRP: $482|Avg: $482
100%
#170
Core i5-1335U
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#173
Core Ultra 5 238V
MSRP: $454|Avg: $454
97%
#176
Core i9-13900HK
MSRP: $697|Avg: N/A
94%
#178
Core i7-1360P
MSRP: $480|Avg: $280
93%
#179
Core i7-1260P
MSRP: $432|Avg: $432
93%
#184
Core Ultra 7 266V
MSRP: $520|Avg: $520
89%
#185
Ryzen 7 5825C
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
88%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2666 V3

#176
Xeon 6325P
MSRP: $281|Avg: $281
104%
#178
Xeon Silver 4510
MSRP: $563|Avg: $563
103%
#179
Xeon W-3223
MSRP: $294|Avg: $294
103%
#182
EPYC Embedded 8224P
MSRP: $855|Avg: $1048
102%
#187
Xeon Gold 5520+
MSRP: $1083|Avg: $764
101%
#188
EPYC 8124P
MSRP: $639|Avg: $639
100%
#190
Xeon E5-2666 V3
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#196
Xeon 6515P
MSRP: $740|Avg: $886
98%
#201
Xeon Gold 6248R
MSRP: $2700|Avg: N/A
97%
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 i5-1335U (2023) utilizes Intel 7 nm technology and DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR4x-4267, providing a fundamental performance advantage.
InsightCore i5-1335UXeon E5-2666 V3
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing
Longevity
✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-U (2023) / Intel 7 nm)
🛑 Legacy (Haswell-EP (2014−2015) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-2666 V3 (2014) relies on 22 nm technology and **DDR3, DDR4 2133 MHz Quad-channel**, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.
InsightCore i5-1335UXeon E5-2666 V3
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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-1335U and Xeon E5-2666 V3

Intel

Core i5-1335U

The Core i5-1335U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-U (2023) architecture. It features 10 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 1.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR4x-4267. Passmark benchmark score: 14,093 points. Launch price was $340.

Intel

Xeon E5-2666 V3

The Xeon E5-2666 V3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture. It features 10 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 25 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011-3. Thermal design power (TDP): 135 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4 2133 MHz Quad-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 14,044 points. Launch price was $800.

Processing Power

The Core i5-1335U packs 10 cores / 12 threads, matching the Xeon E5-2666 V3's 10 cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Core i5-1335U versus 3.5 GHz on the Xeon E5-2666 V3 — a 27.2% clock advantage for the Core i5-1335U (base: 1.3 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The Core i5-1335U uses the Raptor Lake-U (2023) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Xeon E5-2666 V3 uses Haswell-EP (2014−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-1335U scores 14,093 against the Xeon E5-2666 V3's 14,044 — a 0.3% lead for the Core i5-1335U. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i5-1335U vs 25 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2666 V3.

FeatureCore i5-1335UXeon E5-2666 V3
Cores / Threads
10 / 12
10 / 20
Boost Clock
4.6 GHz+31%
3.5 GHz
Base Clock
1.3 GHz
2.9 GHz+123%
L3 Cache
12 MB (total)
25 MB (total)+108%
L2 Cache
1.25 MB (per core)+400%
256K (per core)
Process
Intel 7 nm-68%
22 nm
Architecture
Raptor Lake-U (2023)
Haswell-EP (2014−2015)
PassMark
14,093
14,044
Cinebench R23 Multi
8,977
Geekbench 6 Single
2,389
Geekbench 6 Multi
9,456
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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-1335U uses the FCBGA1744 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E5-2666 V3 uses LGA2011-3 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureCore i5-1335UXeon E5-2666 V3
Socket
FCBGA1744
LGA2011-3
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0
PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed
LPDDR5-6400
Max RAM Capacity
96 GB
RAM Channels
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
20
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-1335U) / not specified (Xeon E5-2666 V3). The Core i5-1335U includes integrated graphics (Iris Xe Graphics (80 EU)), while the Xeon E5-2666 V3 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-1335U targets Productivity. Direct competitor: Core i5-1335U rivals Ryzen 5 7535U.

FeatureCore i5-1335UXeon E5-2666 V3
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
Iris Xe Graphics (80 EU)
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
VT-x, VT-d, EPT
Target Use
Productivity
Core i5-1335U vs Xeon E5-2666 V3