Core i5-8350U vs Xeon E3-1265L v3

Core i5-8350U

4 Cores8 Thrd15 WWMax: 3.6 GHz2017

Xeon E3-1265L v3

4 Cores8 Thrd45 WWMax: 3.7 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-8350U

4 / 8

6,102

0.0%

6,187

+1.4%

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 i5-8350U is positioned at rank 866 and the Xeon E3-1265L v3 is on rank 610, so the Xeon E3-1265L 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 i5-8350U

#854

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1428%

#855

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1407%

#856

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1291%

#857

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1286%

#858

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1274%

#860

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1230%

#861

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1180%

#862

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1178%

#863

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1146%

#866

Core i5-8350U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#867

Core i7-1160G7

MSRP: $426|Avg: N/A

100%

#873

Celeron M 540

MSRP: $86|Avg: $20

99%

#877

Microsoft SQ1

MSRP: $300|Avg: $180

98%

#879

Core i5-6440HQ

MSRP: $250|Avg: N/A

98%

#881

Celeron Dual-Core T1600

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E3-1265L v3

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

9878%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

1865%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

1657%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

1280%

#365

EPYC 7513

MSRP: $2840|Avg: $389

100%

#366

Xeon Silver 4216

MSRP: $1011|Avg: $800

99%

#367

EPYC 9454P

MSRP: $4598|Avg: $3333

98%

#369

Xeon Gold 6542Y

MSRP: $2878|Avg: N/A

95%

#370

EPYC 7502

MSRP: $2600|Avg: $1299

95%

#371

Xeon 6730P

MSRP: $3726|Avg: $3726

95%

#372

Xeon Gold 6330

MSRP: $2128|Avg: $2128

94%

#373

Xeon Gold 6548Y+

MSRP: $3726|Avg: $3726

94%

#610

Xeon E3-1265L v3

MSRP: $294|Avg: $398

100%

#611

Xeon E3-1280 v2

MSRP: $315|Avg: $50

100%

#617

Xeon W-2133

MSRP: $617|Avg: $617

97%

#621

Xeon E5607

MSRP: $135|Avg: $27

95%

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 i5-8350U (2017) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i5-8350U	Xeon E3-1265L v3
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($398)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Kaby Lake Refresh (2017−2019) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Haswell-WS (2013−2014) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E3-1265L v3 (2013) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3, DDR4, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i5-8350U	Xeon E3-1265L v3
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($398)

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 i5-8350U Benchmark Check

Xeon E3-1265L v3 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-8350U and Xeon E3-1265L v3

Core i5-8350U

The Core i5-8350U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 21 August 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake Refresh (2017−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 1.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 6,102 points. Launch price was $297.

Xeon E3-1265L v3

The Xeon E3-1265L v3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 June 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell-WS (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 8192 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 6,187 points. Launch price was $710.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i5-8350U and Xeon E3-1265L v3 share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Core i5-8350U versus 3.7 GHz on the Xeon E3-1265L v3 — a 2.7% clock advantage for the Xeon E3-1265L v3 (base: 1.7 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Core i5-8350U uses the Kaby Lake Refresh (2017−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E3-1265L v3 uses Haswell-WS (2013−2014) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-8350U scores 6,102 against the Xeon E3-1265L v3's 6,187 — a 1.4% lead for the Xeon E3-1265L v3. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Core i5-8350U vs 8192 kB (total) on the Xeon E3-1265L v3.

Feature	Core i5-8350U	Xeon E3-1265L v3
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.6 GHz	3.7 GHz+3%
Base Clock	1.7 GHz	2.5 GHz+47%
L3 Cache	6 MB (total)	8192 kB (total)+33%
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	256 kB (per core)
Process	14 nm-36%	22 nm
Architecture	Kaby Lake Refresh (2017−2019)	Haswell-WS (2013−2014)
PassMark	6,102	6,187+1%
Geekbench 6 Single	—	996
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	3,458

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-8350U uses the BGA1356 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E3-1265L v3 uses LGA1150 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-8350U	Xeon E3-1265L v3
Socket	BGA1356	LGA1150
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 5.0+67%
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3-1600
Max RAM Capacity	—	32 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	✅
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core i5-8350U) / Yes (Xeon E3-1265L v3). The Xeon E3-1265L v3 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics P4600), while the Core i5-8350U requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Xeon E3-1265L v3 targets Server.