Core i7-6820EQ vs Xeon E3-1505M v5

Core i7-6820EQ

4 Cores8 Thrd45 WWMax: 2.8 GHz2015

Xeon E3-1505M v5

4 Cores8 Thrd45 WWMax: 3.7 GHz2015

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-6820EQ

4 / 8

7,025

+0.4%

6,995

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 i7-6820EQ is positioned at rank 822 and the Xeon E3-1505M v5 is on rank 336, so the Xeon E3-1505M 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 i7-6820EQ

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

16777%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

15853%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

11510%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

3468%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

2747%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

2403%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1376%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

1358%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

1237%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

1237%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

1223%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

1190%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

1173%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

1168%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

1158%

#295

Core i9-7940X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $275

98%

#822

Core i7-6820EQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $344

100%

#823

A6-9500

MSRP: $101|Avg: $25

100%

#824

Pentium G2120T

MSRP: $87|Avg: $10

100%

#825

Athlon II X2 270

MSRP: $72|Avg: $15

100%

#827

Core i7-6850K

MSRP: $617|Avg: $80

99%

#828

Core i5-2500K

MSRP: $225|Avg: $35

99%

#829

Pentium G3430

MSRP: $116|Avg: $30

99%

#830

Pentium E5400

MSRP: $55|Avg: $49

99%

#831

Core i5-4570R

MSRP: $250|Avg: $20

99%

#832

A6-3650

MSRP: $115|Avg: $20

98%

#833

Core i7-4770R

MSRP: $360|Avg: $89

98%

#835

Core i7-2600

MSRP: $294|Avg: $50

98%

#836

Pentium G870

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

98%

#837

Athlon II X2 210e

MSRP: $60|Avg: $28

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E3-1505M v5

#324

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

482%

#325

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

475%

#326

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

436%

#327

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

434%

#328

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

430%

#330

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

416%

#331

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

398%

#332

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

398%

#333

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

387%

#336

Xeon E3-1505M v5

MSRP: $115|Avg: $115

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 ($115) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon E3-1505M v5 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Core i7-6820EQ	Xeon E3-1505M v5
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($344)	✅ More affordable ($115)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Skylake-H (2015−2016) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-6820EQ ($344), 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 ($229 less, 199% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Core i7-6820EQ	Xeon E3-1505M v5
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+198%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($344)	✅ More affordable ($115)

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 i7-6820EQ Benchmark Check

Xeon E3-1505M v5 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-6820EQ and Xeon E3-1505M v5

Core i7-6820EQ

The Core i7-6820EQ is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 12 October 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Max frequency: 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: LPDDR3-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 7,025 points. Launch price was $378.

Xeon E3-1505M v5

The Xeon E3-1505M v5 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 27 October 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Skylake-H (2015−2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 6,995 points. Launch price was $434.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i7-6820EQ and Xeon E3-1505M v5 share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.8 GHz on the Core i7-6820EQ versus 3.7 GHz on the Xeon E3-1505M v5 — a 27.7% clock advantage for the Xeon E3-1505M v5. The Core i7-6820EQ uses the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E3-1505M v5 uses Skylake-H (2015−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-6820EQ scores 7,025 against the Xeon E3-1505M v5's 6,995 — a 0.4% lead for the Core i7-6820EQ. L3 cache: 8 MB on the Core i7-6820EQ vs 8 MB (total) on the Xeon E3-1505M v5.

Feature	Core i7-6820EQ	Xeon E3-1505M v5
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	2.8 GHz	3.7 GHz+32%
Base Clock	—	2.8 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB	8 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	256 kB (per core)
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Skylake (2015−2016)	Skylake-H (2015−2016)
PassMark	7,025	6,995

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-6820EQ) / not specified (Xeon E3-1505M v5). The Core i7-6820EQ includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 530), while the Xeon E3-1505M v5 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-6820EQ targets Embedded.

Feature	Core i7-6820EQ	Xeon E3-1505M v5
Integrated GPU	Yes	—
IGPU Model	HD Graphics 530	—
Unlocked	No	—
AVX-512	No	—
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	—
Target Use	Embedded	—

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Value Analysis

The Core i7-6820EQ launched at $378 MSRP, while the Xeon E3-1505M v5 debuted at $115. At current prices ($344 vs $115), the Xeon E3-1505M v5 is $229 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i7-6820EQ delivers 20.4 pts/$ vs 60.8 pts/$ for the Xeon E3-1505M v5 — making the Xeon E3-1505M v5 the 99.5% better value option.