Core i7-3612QE vs Xeon E3-1235L v5

Core i7-3612QE

4 Cores8 Thrd35 WWMax: 3.1 GHz2012

Xeon E3-1235L v5

4 Cores4 Thrd25 WWMax: 3 GHz2015

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-3612QE

4 / 8

4,929

0.0%

5,013

+1.7%

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 i7-3612QE is positioned at rank 1042 and the Xeon E3-1235L v5 is on rank 555, so the Xeon E3-1235L 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 i7-3612QE

#1029

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2536%

#1030

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2499%

#1031

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2294%

#1032

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2283%

#1033

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2263%

#1035

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2185%

#1036

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2095%

#1037

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2092%

#1038

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2035%

#1041

A10-7300

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

100%

#1042

Core i7-3612QE

MSRP: $426|Avg: $50

100%

#1043

Pentium Dual Core T4200

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

99%

#1044

A6 Micro-6500T

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

99%

#1045

Pentium N3520

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

99%

#1046

E2-3800

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

98%

#1047

Athlon X2 QL-66

MSRP: $150|Avg: $5

98%

#1048

Athlon II Neo K145

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

98%

#1049

Celeron P4600

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

97%

#1050

Core 2 Duo U7500

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

96%

#1051

Pentium 987

MSRP: $134|Avg: $20

96%

#1052

Core i7-4910MQ

MSRP: $570|Avg: $570

96%

#1053

Pentium T4400

MSRP: $107|Avg: $5

95%

#1055

Athlon X2 QL-65

MSRP: $150|Avg: $22

94%

#1056

Pentium J2850

MSRP: $94|Avg: $94

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E3-1235L v5

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

8290%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

1565%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

1391%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

1074%

#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

99%

#338

Xeon W-2265

MSRP: $1039|Avg: $663

99%

#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

97%

#345

EPYC 9274F

MSRP: $3060|Avg: $2490

96%

#346

Xeon Gold 6438Y+

MSRP: $2607|Avg: $389

96%

#555

Xeon E3-1235L v5

MSRP: N/A|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 ($0) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon E3-1235L v5 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Core i7-3612QE	Xeon E3-1235L v5
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($50)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Skylake-DT (2015) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-3612QE ($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 ($50 less, Infinity% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Core i7-3612QE	Xeon E3-1235L v5
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($50)	✅ 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 i7-3612QE Benchmark Check

Xeon E3-1235L v5 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-3612QE and Xeon E3-1235L v5

Core i7-3612QE

The Core i7-3612QE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 29 April 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 6144 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: unknown Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 4,929 points. Launch price was $69.

Xeon E3-1235L v5

The Xeon E3-1235L v5 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 19 October 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Skylake-DT (2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1866/2133, DDR3L-1333/1600. Passmark benchmark score: 5,013 points. Launch price was $250.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-3612QE packs 4 cores / 8 threads, matching the Xeon E3-1235L v5's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.1 GHz on the Core i7-3612QE versus 3 GHz on the Xeon E3-1235L v5 — a 3.3% clock advantage for the Core i7-3612QE (base: 2.1 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Core i7-3612QE uses the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Xeon E3-1235L v5 uses Skylake-DT (2015) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-3612QE scores 4,929 against the Xeon E3-1235L v5's 5,013 — a 1.7% lead for the Xeon E3-1235L v5. L3 cache: 6144 kB (total) on the Core i7-3612QE vs 8 MB (total) on the Xeon E3-1235L v5.

Feature	Core i7-3612QE	Xeon E3-1235L v5
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 4
Boost Clock	3.1 GHz+3%	3 GHz
Base Clock	2.1 GHz+5%	2 GHz
L3 Cache	6144 kB (total)	8 MB (total)+33%
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	256 kB (per core)
Process	22 nm	14 nm-36%
Architecture	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)	Skylake-DT (2015)
PassMark	4,929	5,013+2%
Geekbench 6 Single	640	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	2,200	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-3612QE uses the BGA1023 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E3-1235L v5 uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i7-3612QE	Xeon E3-1235L v5
Socket	BGA1023	LGA1151
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1600	—
Max RAM Capacity	16 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	✅	—
PCIe Lanes	16	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-3612QE) / not specified (Xeon E3-1235L v5). The Core i7-3612QE includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 4000), while the Xeon E3-1235L v5 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-3612QE targets Industrial/Embedded.