Core i7-6700TE vs Xeon E3-1265L v3

Core i7-6700TE

4 Cores8 Thrd35 WWMax: 3.4 GHz2015

Xeon E3-1265L v3

4 Cores8 Thrd45 WWMax: 3.7 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-6700TE

4 / 8

6,203

+0.3%

6,187

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 i7-6700TE is positioned at rank 788 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 i7-6700TE

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

15228%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

14389%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

10447%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

3147%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

2493%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

2181%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1249%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

1233%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

1123%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

1122%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

1110%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

1080%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

1065%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

1061%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

1051%

#294

Core i9-7920X

MSRP: $1199|Avg: $236

96%

#393

Core i3-9300T

MSRP: $309|Avg: $309

100%

#394

Ryzen 3 2200GE

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

97%

#788

Core i7-6700TE

MSRP: $303|Avg: $175

100%

#790

Athlon II X4 620

MSRP: $99|Avg: $15

100%

#791

Core i7-3820

MSRP: $286|Avg: $30

99%

#792

Athlon II X3 425

MSRP: $79|Avg: $5

99%

#793

Athlon II X2 255

MSRP: $60|Avg: $10

99%

#794

Core i3-3245

MSRP: $120|Avg: $50

98%

#796

FX-4170

MSRP: $157|Avg: $23

97%

#798

Athlon II X3 415e

MSRP: $75|Avg: $15

96%

#799

Core i5-2300

MSRP: $177|Avg: $17

96%

#800

Core i7-4820K

MSRP: $332|Avg: $40

96%

#802

Core i7-3770K

MSRP: $332|Avg: $75

96%

#803

Core i5-4460T

MSRP: $187|Avg: $30

95%

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

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($398) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon E3-1265L v3 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Core i7-6700TE	Xeon E3-1265L v3
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($175)	⚠️ Higher cost ($398)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Haswell-WS (2013−2014) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-6700TE ($175), 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 ($223 less, 56% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Core i7-6700TE	Xeon E3-1265L v3
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+128%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($175)	⚠️ 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 i7-6700TE Benchmark Check

Xeon E3-1265L v3 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-6700TE and Xeon E3-1265L v3

Core i7-6700TE

The Core i7-6700TE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 19 October 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 6,203 points. Launch price was $303.

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 i7-6700TE and Xeon E3-1265L v3 share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Core i7-6700TE versus 3.7 GHz on the Xeon E3-1265L v3 — a 8.5% clock advantage for the Xeon E3-1265L v3 (base: 2.4 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Core i7-6700TE uses the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E3-1265L v3 uses Haswell-WS (2013−2014) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-6700TE scores 6,203 against the Xeon E3-1265L v3's 6,187 — a 0.3% lead for the Core i7-6700TE. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 914 vs 996, a 8.6% lead for the Xeon E3-1265L v3 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 3,244 vs 3,458 (6.4% advantage for the Xeon E3-1265L v3). L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-6700TE vs 8192 kB (total) on the Xeon E3-1265L v3.

Feature	Core i7-6700TE	Xeon E3-1265L v3
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.4 GHz	3.7 GHz+9%
Base Clock	2.4 GHz	2.5 GHz+4%
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)	8192 kB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	256 kB (per core)
Process	14 nm-36%	22 nm
Architecture	Skylake (2015−2016)	Haswell-WS (2013−2014)
PassMark	6,203	6,187
Geekbench 6 Single	914	996+9%
Geekbench 6 Multi	3,244	3,458+7%

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-6700TE uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E3-1265L v3 uses LGA1150 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2133 on the Core i7-6700TE versus DDR3-1600 on the Xeon E3-1265L v3 — the Core i7-6700TE supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Core i7-6700TE supports up to 64 GB of RAM compared to 32 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: 100-series (Core i7-6700TE) and C220 Series,Intel 80 Series (Xeon E3-1265L v3).

Feature	Core i7-6700TE	Xeon E3-1265L v3
Socket	LGA1151	LGA1150
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 5.0+67%
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2133+33%	DDR3-1600
Max RAM Capacity	64 GB+100%	32 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	✅
PCIe Lanes	16	16

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i7-6700TE) vs Yes (Xeon E3-1265L v3). Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics 530 (Core i7-6700TE) and HD Graphics P4600 (Xeon E3-1265L v3) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-6700TE targets Gaming, Xeon E3-1265L v3 targets Server. Direct competitor: Core i7-6700TE rivals Ryzen 5 3600.

Feature	Core i7-6700TE	Xeon E3-1265L v3
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	HD Graphics 530	HD Graphics P4600
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d, EPT	Yes
Target Use	Gaming	Server

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Value Analysis

The Core i7-6700TE launched at $303 MSRP, while the Xeon E3-1265L v3 debuted at $294. At current prices ($175 vs $398), the Core i7-6700TE is $223 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i7-6700TE delivers 35.4 pts/$ vs 15.5 pts/$ for the Xeon E3-1265L v3 — making the Core i7-6700TE the 78.1% better value option.