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Core i7-3615QM
Xeon E3-1220 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 i7-3615QM is positioned at rank 307 and the Xeon E3-1220 v3 is on rank 548, so the Core i7-3615QM offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Core i7-3615QM
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E3-1220 v3
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i7-3615QM | Xeon E3-1220 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($89) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell-WS (2013−2014) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i7-3615QM | Xeon E3-1220 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($89) |
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 i7-3615QM and Xeon E3-1220 v3
Core i7-3615QM
The Core i7-3615QM 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 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1224. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,167 points. Launch price was $378.
Xeon E3-1220 v3
The Xeon E3-1220 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 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 8192 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 5,178 points. Launch price was $239.
Processing Power
The Core i7-3615QM packs 4 cores / 8 threads, matching the Xeon E3-1220 v3's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the Core i7-3615QM versus 3.5 GHz on the Xeon E3-1220 v3 — a 5.9% clock advantage for the Xeon E3-1220 v3 (base: 2.3 GHz vs 3.1 GHz). The Core i7-3615QM uses the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Xeon E3-1220 v3 uses Haswell-WS (2013−2014) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-3615QM scores 5,167 against the Xeon E3-1220 v3's 5,178 — a 0.2% lead for the Xeon E3-1220 v3. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Core i7-3615QM vs 8192 kB (total) on the Xeon E3-1220 v3.
| Feature | Core i7-3615QM | Xeon E3-1220 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.3 GHz | 3.5 GHz+6% |
| Base Clock | 2.3 GHz | 3.1 GHz+35% |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB (total) | 8192 kB (total)+33% |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 22 nm | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) | Haswell-WS (2013−2014) |
| PassMark | 5,167 | 5,178 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i7-3615QM uses the FCBGA1224 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E3-1220 v3 uses LGA1150 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i7-3615QM | Xeon E3-1220 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1224 | LGA1150 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
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