CPU
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Pentium 3825U
Xeon E3-1220L 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 Pentium 3825U is positioned at rank 886 and the Xeon E3-1220L v3 is on rank 939, so the Pentium 3825U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Pentium 3825U
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E3-1220L v3
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium 3825U | Xeon E3-1220L v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($30) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell-U (2015) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell-WS (2013−2014) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium 3825U | Xeon E3-1220L v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($30) |
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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Pentium 3825U and Xeon E3-1220L v3
Pentium 3825U
The Pentium 3825U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 March 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell-U (2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 1.9 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,396 points. Launch price was $161.
Xeon E3-1220L v3
The Xeon E3-1220L v3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Haswell-WS (2013−2014) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 1.5 GHz. L3 cache: 4096 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 13 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 1,407 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
Both the Pentium 3825U and Xeon E3-1220L v3 share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.9 GHz on the Pentium 3825U versus 1.5 GHz on the Xeon E3-1220L v3 — a 23.5% clock advantage for the Pentium 3825U (base: 1.9 GHz vs 1.1 GHz). The Pentium 3825U uses the Broadwell-U (2015) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E3-1220L v3 uses Haswell-WS (2013−2014) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium 3825U scores 1,396 against the Xeon E3-1220L v3's 1,407 — a 0.8% lead for the Xeon E3-1220L v3. L3 cache: 2 MB (total) on the Pentium 3825U vs 4096 kB (total) on the Xeon E3-1220L v3.
| Feature | Pentium 3825U | Xeon E3-1220L v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 1.9 GHz+27% | 1.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.9 GHz+73% | 1.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB (total) | 4096 kB (total)+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm-36% | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Broadwell-U (2015) | Haswell-WS (2013−2014) |
| PassMark | 1,396 | 1,407 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium 3825U uses the FCBGA1168 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E3-1220L v3 uses LGA1150 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium 3825U | Xeon E3-1220L v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1168 | LGA1150 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Pentium 3825U) / VT-P (Xeon E3-1220L v3).
| Feature | Pentium 3825U | Xeon E3-1220L v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-P |
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