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Core i7-3615QM
Xeon E5-2643
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 E5-2643 is on rank 1009, 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 E5-2643
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i7-3615QM | Xeon E5-2643 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i7-3615QM | Xeon E5-2643 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) |
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 E5-2643
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 E5-2643
The Xeon E5-2643 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 6 March 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 10240 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,228 points. Launch price was $218.
Processing Power
Both the Core i7-3615QM and Xeon E5-2643 share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the Core i7-3615QM versus 3.5 GHz on the Xeon E5-2643 — a 5.9% clock advantage for the Xeon E5-2643 (base: 2.3 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Core i7-3615QM uses the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Xeon E5-2643 uses Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-3615QM scores 5,167 against the Xeon E5-2643's 5,228 — a 1.2% lead for the Xeon E5-2643. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Core i7-3615QM vs 10240 kB (total) on the Xeon E5-2643.
| Feature | Core i7-3615QM | Xeon E5-2643 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 3.3 GHz | 3.5 GHz+6% |
| Base Clock | 2.3 GHz | 3.3 GHz+43% |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB (total) | 10240 kB (total)+67% |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 22 nm-31% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) | Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) |
| PassMark | 5,167 | 5,228+1% |
Memory & Platform
The Core i7-3615QM uses the FCBGA1224 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E5-2643 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i7-3615QM | Xeon E5-2643 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1224 | LGA2011 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 5.0+67% |
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