Core i7-3615QM vs Xeon Platinum 8260L

CPU

GPU

Core i7-3615QM

4 Cores8 Thrd45 WWMax: 3.3 GHz2012

Xeon Platinum 8260L

24 Cores48 Thrd165 WWMax: 3.9 GHz2019

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-3615QM

4 / 8

5,167

+1.3%

5,103

0.0%

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 Platinum 8260L is on rank 1030, so the Core i7-3615QM 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 i7-3615QM

#295

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

454%

#296

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

448%

#297

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

411%

#298

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

409%

#299

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

405%

#301

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

391%

#302

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

375%

#303

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

375%

#304

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

365%

#307

Core i7-3615QM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8260L

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

305622%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

57704%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

51268%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

39606%

#1030

Xeon Platinum 8260L

MSRP: $7500|Avg: $750

100%

#1031

Xeon 3.20

MSRP: $851|Avg: $10

100%

#1032

Xeon X5355

MSRP: $4491|Avg: $4000

66%

#1033

Xeon E5420

MSRP: $7214|Avg: $6500

41%

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 Xeon Platinum 8260L (2019) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4-2933, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i7-3615QM	Xeon Platinum 8260L
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($750)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)	✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-3615QM (2012) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i7-3615QM	Xeon Platinum 8260L
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($750)

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 i7-3615QM Benchmark Check

Xeon Platinum 8260L Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-3615QM and Xeon Platinum 8260L

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 Platinum 8260L

The Xeon Platinum 8260L is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 35.75 MB. L2 cache: 24 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 165 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 5,103 points. Launch price was $12,599.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-3615QM packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon Platinum 8260L offers 24 cores / 48 threads — the Xeon Platinum 8260L has 20 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the Core i7-3615QM versus 3.9 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8260L — a 16.7% clock advantage for the Xeon Platinum 8260L (base: 2.3 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Core i7-3615QM uses the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Xeon Platinum 8260L uses Cascade Lake (2019−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-3615QM scores 5,167 against the Xeon Platinum 8260L's 5,103 — a 1.2% lead for the Core i7-3615QM. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Core i7-3615QM vs 35.75 MB on the Xeon Platinum 8260L.

Feature	Core i7-3615QM	Xeon Platinum 8260L
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	24 / 48+500%
Boost Clock	3.3 GHz	3.9 GHz+18%
Base Clock	2.3 GHz	2.4 GHz+4%
L3 Cache	6 MB (total)	35.75 MB+496%
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	24 MB+9500%
Process	22 nm	14 nm-36%
Architecture	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)	Cascade Lake (2019−2020)
PassMark	5,167+1%	5,103

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-3615QM uses the FCBGA1224 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon Platinum 8260L uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.