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Core i5-8257U
Xeon E5-1630 v3
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 i5-8257U is positioned at rank 235 and the Xeon E5-1630 v3 is on rank 402, so the Core i5-8257U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Core i5-8257U
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-1630 v3
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-8257U | Xeon E5-1630 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($299) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-U (2018−2019) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell-EP (2014−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-8257U | Xeon E5-1630 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($299) |
Performance Check
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 i5-8257U and Xeon E5-1630 v3
Core i5-8257U
The Core i5-8257U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 10 July 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-U (2018−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 1.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1528. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,427 points. Launch price was $149.
Xeon E5-1630 v3
The Xeon E5-1630 v3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 10 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 140 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1333, DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 7,421 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
Both the Core i5-8257U and Xeon E5-1630 v3 share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Core i5-8257U versus 3.8 GHz on the Xeon E5-1630 v3 — a 2.6% clock advantage for the Core i5-8257U (base: 1.4 GHz vs 3.7 GHz). The Core i5-8257U uses the Coffee Lake-U (2018−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E5-1630 v3 uses Haswell-EP (2014−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-8257U scores 7,427 against the Xeon E5-1630 v3's 7,421 — a 0.1% lead for the Core i5-8257U. L3 cache: 6 MB on the Core i5-8257U vs 10 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-1630 v3.
| Feature | Core i5-8257U | Xeon E5-1630 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 3.9 GHz+3% | 3.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.4 GHz | 3.7 GHz+164% |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB | 10 MB (total)+67% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm-36% | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Coffee Lake-U (2018−2019) | Haswell-EP (2014−2015) |
| PassMark | 7,427 | 7,421 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 4,017 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,100 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 4,000 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-8257U uses the FCBGA1528 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E5-1630 v3 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i5-8257U | Xeon E5-1630 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1528 | LGA2011 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2400 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-8257U) / not specified (Xeon E5-1630 v3). The Core i5-8257U includes integrated graphics (Intel Iris Plus Graphics 645), while the Xeon E5-1630 v3 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-8257U targets Ultrabook.
| Feature | Core i5-8257U | Xeon E5-1630 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Intel Iris Plus Graphics 645 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | — |
| Target Use | Ultrabook | — |
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