Core i5-5675R vs Xeon E3-1226 v3

Core i5-5675R

4 Cores4 Thrd65 WWMax: 3.6 GHz2015

Xeon E3-1226 v3

4 Cores4 Thrd84 WWMax: 3.7 GHz2014

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-5675R

4 / 4

5,564

+0.6%

5,529

0.0%

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 i5-5675R is positioned at rank 876 and the Xeon E3-1226 v3 is on rank 521, so the Xeon E3-1226 v3 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 i5-5675R

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

18995%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

17949%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

13032%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

3926%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

3110%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

2721%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1558%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

1538%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

1400%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

1400%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

1384%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

1347%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

1328%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

1323%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

1311%

#876

Core i5-5675R

MSRP: $339|Avg: $392

100%

#877

Core i5-3335S

MSRP: $225|Avg: $30

99%

#878

Pentium G3470

MSRP: $150|Avg: $130

99%

#879

Core i5-3470T

MSRP: $184|Avg: $35

99%

#881

Pentium G6960

MSRP: $89|Avg: $15

98%

#882

Core i5-2500T

MSRP: $182|Avg: $30

98%

#884

Athlon II X2 265

MSRP: $83|Avg: $15

97%

#885

Core i3-2100

MSRP: $117|Avg: $10

97%

#886

A8-3800

MSRP: $130|Avg: $40

96%

#887

Pentium E5200

MSRP: $84|Avg: $15

95%

#888

Athlon II X2 235e

MSRP: $69|Avg: $15

95%

#889

Core i7-2600S

MSRP: $297|Avg: $99

95%

#890

Athlon II X2 250e

MSRP: $77|Avg: $15

95%

#891

Athlon II X2 250u

MSRP: $60|Avg: $15

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E3-1226 v3

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

7516%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

1419%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

1261%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

974%

#321

Xeon W-3335

MSRP: $1430|Avg: $1200

99%

#322

EPYC 9354P

MSRP: $2730|Avg: $2205

99%

#323

EPYC 9224

MSRP: $1825|Avg: $1199

96%

#324

Xeon Gold 6423N

MSRP: $2161|Avg: $2161

96%

#325

Xeon w7-3565X

MSRP: $2689|Avg: $2850

95%

#326

Xeon W-1290TE

MSRP: $552|Avg: $552

95%

#521

Xeon E3-1226 v3

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#535

Xeon E3-1241 v3

MSRP: $273|Avg: $27

95%

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 E3-1226 v3 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Core i5-5675R	Xeon E3-1226 v3
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($392)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Haswell-WS (2013−2014) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i5-5675R ($392), 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 ($392 less, Infinity% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Core i5-5675R	Xeon E3-1226 v3
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($392)	✅ 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 i5-5675R Benchmark Check

Xeon E3-1226 v3 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-5675R and Xeon E3-1226 v3

Core i5-5675R

The Core i5-5675R 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 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 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: 5,564 points. Launch price was $149.

Xeon E3-1226 v3

The Xeon E3-1226 v3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 May 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell-WS (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 84 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,529 points. Launch price was $213.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i5-5675R and Xeon E3-1226 v3 share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Core i5-5675R versus 3.7 GHz on the Xeon E3-1226 v3 — a 2.7% clock advantage for the Xeon E3-1226 v3 (base: 3.1 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Core i5-5675R uses the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E3-1226 v3 uses Haswell-WS (2013−2014) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-5675R scores 5,564 against the Xeon E3-1226 v3's 5,529 — a 0.6% lead for the Core i5-5675R. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Core i5-5675R vs 8 MB (total) on the Xeon E3-1226 v3.

Feature	Core i5-5675R	Xeon E3-1226 v3
Cores / Threads	4 / 4	4 / 4
Boost Clock	3.6 GHz	3.7 GHz+3%
Base Clock	3.1 GHz	3.3 GHz+6%
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)	8 MB (total)+100%
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	256K (per core)
Process	14 nm-36%	22 nm
Architecture	Broadwell (2015−2019)	Haswell-WS (2013−2014)
PassMark	5,564	5,529
Geekbench 6 Single	1,157	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-5675R uses the BGA1364 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E3-1226 v3 uses LGA1150 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-5675R	Xeon E3-1226 v3
Socket	BGA1364	LGA1150
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
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 i5-5675R) / not specified (Xeon E3-1226 v3). The Core i5-5675R includes integrated graphics (Iris Pro Graphics 6200), while the Xeon E3-1226 v3 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-5675R targets All-in-One Desktop. Direct competitor: Core i5-5675R rivals A10-7890K.