Core i5-8279U vs Xeon E3-1535M v5

Core i5-8279U

4 Cores8 Thrd28 WWMax: 4.1 GHz2019

Xeon E3-1535M v5

4 Cores8 Thrd45 WWMax: 3.8 GHz2015

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-8279U

4 / 8

7,464

0.0%

7,480

+0.2%

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 i5-8279U is positioned at rank 596 and the Xeon E3-1535M v5 is on rank 396, so the Xeon E3-1535M 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 i5-8279U

#184

Core Ultra 7 266V

MSRP: $520|Avg: $520

99%

#185

Ryzen 7 5825C

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

98%

#584

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

786%

#585

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

775%

#586

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

711%

#587

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

708%

#588

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

701%

#590

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

677%

#591

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

650%

#592

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

648%

#593

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

631%

#596

Core i5-8279U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#608

Ryzen AI 5 330

MSRP: $350|Avg: $350

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E3-1535M v5

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

5557%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

1049%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

932%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

720%

#269

Xeon Silver 4416+

MSRP: $1186|Avg: $1176

100%

#270

Xeon E-2176G

MSRP: $367|Avg: $405

99%

#271

EPYC 7401

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $450

99%

#396

Xeon E3-1535M v5

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#399

Xeon D-1537

MSRP: $470|Avg: $350

100%

#401

Xeon E3-1505M v6

MSRP: $434|Avg: N/A

99%

#402

Xeon E5-1630 v3

MSRP: $372|Avg: $299

99%

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 i5-8279U (2019) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i5-8279U	Xeon E3-1535M v5
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-U (2018−2019) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Skylake-H (2015−2016) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E3-1535M v5 (2015) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR3, DDR4, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i5-8279U	Xeon E3-1535M v5
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.

Core i5-8279U Benchmark Check

Xeon E3-1535M v5 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-8279U and Xeon E3-1535M v5

Core i5-8279U

The Core i5-8279U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 April 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 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1528. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,464 points. Launch price was $320.

Xeon E3-1535M v5

The Xeon E3-1535M v5 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 27 October 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Skylake-H (2015−2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,480 points. Launch price was $623.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i5-8279U and Xeon E3-1535M v5 share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.1 GHz on the Core i5-8279U versus 3.8 GHz on the Xeon E3-1535M v5 — a 7.6% clock advantage for the Core i5-8279U (base: 2.4 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The Core i5-8279U uses the Coffee Lake-U (2018−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E3-1535M v5 uses Skylake-H (2015−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-8279U scores 7,464 against the Xeon E3-1535M v5's 7,480 — a 0.2% lead for the Xeon E3-1535M v5. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Core i5-8279U vs 8 MB (total) on the Xeon E3-1535M v5.

Feature	Core i5-8279U	Xeon E3-1535M v5
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	4.1 GHz+8%	3.8 GHz
Base Clock	2.4 GHz	2.9 GHz+21%
L3 Cache	6 MB (total)	8 MB (total)+33%
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	256 kB (per core)
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Coffee Lake-U (2018−2019)	Skylake-H (2015−2016)
PassMark	7,464	7,480

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-8279U uses the FCBGA1528 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E3-1535M v5 uses BGA1440 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.