Core i5-5575R
VS
Xeon E3-1265L v2

Core i5-5575R vs Xeon E3-1265L v2

Intel

Core i5-5575R

4 Cores4 Thrd65 WWMax: 3.3 GHz2015
VS
Intel

Xeon E3-1265L v2

4 Cores8 Thrd45 WWMax: 3.5 GHz2012

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. The Core i5-5575R is positioned at rank 813 and the Xeon E3-1265L v2 is on rank 553, so the Xeon E3-1265L v2 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 i5-5575R

#1
Ryzen 9 7950X
MSRP: $194|Avg: $20
16278%
#2
Core i9-10900T
MSRP: $120|Avg: $5
15381%
#3
Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE
MSRP: $423|Avg: $5
11168%
#4
Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85
3364%
#5
Ryzen 9 9950X
MSRP: $649|Avg: $129
2665%
#6
Ryzen 5 8400F
MSRP: $303|Avg: $55
2331%
#7
Ryzen 7 PRO 2700
MSRP: $299|Avg: $60
1335%
#8
Ryzen 5 2600X
MSRP: $229|Avg: $55
1318%
#9
Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G
MSRP: $150|Avg: $60
1200%
#10
Core Ultra 5 245KF
MSRP: $294|Avg: $189
1200%
#11
Ryzen 5 5500
MSRP: $159|Avg: $85
1186%
#12
Ryzen 5 3600
MSRP: $199|Avg: $80
1154%
#13
Core i3-9100E
MSRP: $202|Avg: $30
1138%
#14
Core Ultra 5 245K
MSRP: $319|Avg: $200
1134%
#15
Core i3-8300T
MSRP: $138|Avg: $25
1123%
#813
Core i5-5575R
MSRP: $265|Avg: $50
100%
#815
Core i3-3210
MSRP: $117|Avg: $25
99%
#816
Celeron G3900E
MSRP: $107|Avg: $35
99%
#817
Athlon II X3 435
MSRP: $87|Avg: $15
99%
#818
Core i7-6822EQ
MSRP: $294|Avg: $190
99%
#819
Athlon II X4 645
MSRP: $126|Avg: $20
98%
#820
Core i5-7400
MSRP: $294|Avg: $70
97%
#821
Pentium E5800
MSRP: $64|Avg: $15
97%
#822
Core i7-6820EQ
MSRP: $378|Avg: $344
97%
#823
A6-9500
MSRP: $101|Avg: $25
97%
#824
Pentium G2120T
MSRP: $87|Avg: $10
97%
#825
Athlon II X2 270
MSRP: $72|Avg: $15
97%
#827
Core i7-6850K
MSRP: $617|Avg: $80
96%
#828
Core i5-2500K
MSRP: $225|Avg: $35
96%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E3-1265L v2

#1
Xeon Platinum 8454H
MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A
8247%
#6
Xeon Gold 6240R
MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A
1557%
#10
Xeon 6337P
MSRP: $60|Avg: $5
1383%
#15
EPYC 9174F
MSRP: $194|Avg: $30
1069%
#334
Xeon W-2275
MSRP: $1112|Avg: $500
100%
#335
Xeon Gold 6430
MSRP: $2128|Avg: $1850
99%
#336
Xeon Gold 6421N
MSRP: $2368|Avg: $2427
99%
#337
EPYC 7F72
MSRP: $2131|Avg: $2131
98%
#338
Xeon W-2265
MSRP: $1039|Avg: $663
98%
#339
Xeon w7-3555
MSRP: $2749|Avg: $2199
98%
#340
Xeon w7-3445
MSRP: $1989|Avg: $2596
98%
#341
EPYC 9275F
MSRP: $3439|Avg: $3439
98%
#342
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX
MSRP: $3899|Avg: $3971.7
98%
#343
EPYC 7543P
MSRP: $2730|Avg: $115
97%
#344
EPYC 9455P
MSRP: $4819|Avg: $4366
96%
#553
Xeon E3-1265L v2
MSRP: $265|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 ($265) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon E3-1265L v2 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.
InsightCore i5-5575RXeon E3-1265L v2
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
More affordable ($50)
⚠️ Higher cost ($265)
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm)
🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i5-5575R ($50), 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 ($215 less, 81% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.
InsightCore i5-5575RXeon E3-1265L v2
Cost Efficiency
Better overall value (+434%)
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($50)
⚠️ Higher cost ($265)

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 i5-5575R and Xeon E3-1265L v2

Intel

Core i5-5575R

The Core i5-5575R is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 15 May 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1364. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3L-1333, DDR3L-1600, DDR3L-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 5,074 points. Launch price was $149.

Intel

Xeon E3-1265L v2

The Xeon E3-1265L v2 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 May 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,040 points. Launch price was $142.

Processing Power

The Core i5-5575R packs 4 cores / 4 threads, matching the Xeon E3-1265L v2's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the Core i5-5575R versus 3.5 GHz on the Xeon E3-1265L v2 — a 5.9% clock advantage for the Xeon E3-1265L v2 (base: 2.8 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Core i5-5575R uses the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E3-1265L v2 uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-5575R scores 5,074 against the Xeon E3-1265L v2's 5,040 — a 0.7% lead for the Core i5-5575R. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Core i5-5575R vs 8 MB (total) on the Xeon E3-1265L v2.

FeatureCore i5-5575RXeon E3-1265L v2
Cores / Threads
4 / 4
4 / 8
Boost Clock
3.3 GHz
3.5 GHz+6%
Base Clock
2.8 GHz+12%
2.5 GHz
L3 Cache
4 MB (total)
8 MB (total)+100%
L2 Cache
256K (per core)
256 kB (per core)
Process
14 nm-36%
22 nm
Architecture
Broadwell (2015−2019)
Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
PassMark
5,074
5,040
Geekbench 6 Single
1,081
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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-5575R uses the BGA1364 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E3-1265L v2 uses LGA1155 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureCore i5-5575RXeon E3-1265L v2
Socket
BGA1364
LGA1155
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0
PCIe 5.0+67%
Max RAM Speed
DDR3L-1866
Max RAM Capacity
32 GB
RAM Channels
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
16
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-5575R) / not specified (Xeon E3-1265L v2). The Core i5-5575R includes integrated graphics (Iris Pro Graphics 6200), while the Xeon E3-1265L v2 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-5575R targets All-in-One Desktop. Direct competitor: Core i5-5575R rivals A10-7870K.

FeatureCore i5-5575RXeon E3-1265L v2
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
Iris Pro Graphics 6200
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
VT-x, VT-d, EPT
Target Use
All-in-One Desktop
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Value Analysis

The Core i5-5575R launched at $265 MSRP, while the Xeon E3-1265L v2 debuted at $265.

FeatureCore i5-5575RXeon E3-1265L v2
MSRP
$265
$265
Avg Price (30d)
$50
Release Date
2015
2012