Xeon 6315P
VS
Xeon E5-2650L v3

Xeon 6315P vs Xeon E5-2650L v3

Intel

Xeon 6315P

4 Cores4 Thrd55 WWMax: 4.5 GHz2025
VS
Intel

Xeon E5-2650L v3

12 Cores24 Thrd65 WWMax: 2.5 GHz2014

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 Xeon 6315P is positioned at rank 871 and the Xeon E5-2650L v3 is on rank 899, so the Xeon 6315P 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 Xeon 6315P

#1
Xeon Platinum 8454H
MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A
20679%
#6
Xeon Gold 6240R
MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A
3904%
#10
Xeon 6337P
MSRP: $60|Avg: $5
3469%
#15
EPYC 9174F
MSRP: $194|Avg: $30
2680%
#490
EPYC 7H12
MSRP: $6950|Avg: $1340
100%
#491
EPYC 7742
MSRP: $6950|Avg: $800
99%
#492
Xeon Platinum 8352M
MSRP: $4471|Avg: $4471
99%
#493
Xeon Platinum 8570
MSRP: $9595|Avg: $9595
97%
#494
EPYC 9184X
MSRP: $4928|Avg: $3750
96%
#495
Xeon Platinum 8470
MSRP: $9359|Avg: $9359
96%
#496
Xeon E7-8857 v2
MSRP: $3838|Avg: $2995
94%
#497
Xeon Gold 6148
MSRP: $3072|Avg: $290
94%
#871
Xeon 6315P
MSRP: $1166|Avg: $160
100%
#877
Xeon E5-2630 v4
MSRP: $1171|Avg: $130
97%
#878
Xeon X5687
MSRP: $552|Avg: $189
97%
#881
Xeon E5-2430L
MSRP: $551|Avg: $250
96%
#886
Xeon X3460
MSRP: $316|Avg: $25
93%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2650L v3

#1
Xeon Platinum 8454H
MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A
23272%
#6
Xeon Gold 6240R
MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A
4394%
#10
Xeon 6337P
MSRP: $60|Avg: $5
3904%
#15
EPYC 9174F
MSRP: $194|Avg: $30
3016%
#505
Xeon E5-2679 v4
MSRP: $2702|Avg: $500
100%
#506
Xeon E5-2680 v3
MSRP: $1745|Avg: $212
95%
#507
Xeon Platinum 8562Y+
MSRP: $5945|Avg: $7000
95%
#508
Xeon E7-8895 v2
MSRP: $6841|Avg: $65
94%
#509
EPYC 9754
MSRP: $11900|Avg: $10631
93%
#509
EPYC 9684X
MSRP: $14756|Avg: $14756
93%
#511
Xeon D-1587
MSRP: $1652|Avg: $1443
92%
#512
Xeon E5-2687W v4
MSRP: $2141|Avg: $1138
92%
#513
Xeon W-3265
MSRP: $3684|Avg: $3400
91%
#899
Xeon E5-2650L v3
MSRP: $1329|Avg: N/A
100%
#905
Xeon E5405
MSRP: $209|Avg: $15
94%
#906
Xeon E5-2440
MSRP: $728|Avg: $249
94%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Xeon 6315P (2025) utilizes Intel 7 nm technology and DDR5-4800, providing a fundamental performance advantage.
InsightXeon 6315PXeon E5-2650L v3
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
More affordable ($160)
⚠️ Higher cost ($1,329)
Longevity
✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) / Intel 7 nm)
🛑 Legacy (Haswell-EP (2014−2015) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-2650L v3 (2014) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.
InsightXeon 6315PXeon E5-2650L v3
Cost Efficiency
Better overall value (+721%)
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($160)
⚠️ Higher cost ($1,329)

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon 6315P and Xeon E5-2650L v3

Intel

Xeon 6315P

The Xeon 6315P is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 February 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 11,721 points. Launch price was $213.

Intel

Xeon E5-2650L v3

The Xeon E5-2650L v3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.5 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 11,865 points. Launch price was $800.

Processing Power

The Xeon 6315P packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Xeon E5-2650L v3 offers 12 cores / 24 threads — the Xeon E5-2650L v3 has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Xeon 6315P versus 2.5 GHz on the Xeon E5-2650L v3 — a 57.1% clock advantage for the Xeon 6315P (base: 2.8 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). The Xeon 6315P uses the Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Xeon E5-2650L v3 uses Haswell-EP (2014−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon 6315P scores 11,721 against the Xeon E5-2650L v3's 11,865 — a 1.2% lead for the Xeon E5-2650L v3. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Xeon 6315P vs 30 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2650L v3.

FeatureXeon 6315PXeon E5-2650L v3
Cores / Threads
4 / 4
12 / 24+200%
Boost Clock
4.5 GHz+80%
2.5 GHz
Base Clock
2.8 GHz+56%
1.8 GHz
L3 Cache
12 MB (total)
30 MB (total)+150%
L2 Cache
1.25 MB (per core)+400%
256K (per core)
Process
Intel 7 nm-68%
22 nm
Architecture
Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025)
Haswell-EP (2014−2015)
PassMark
11,721
11,865+1%
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Memory & Platform

The Xeon 6315P uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon E5-2650L v3 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureXeon 6315PXeon E5-2650L v3
Socket
LGA1700
LGA2011
PCIe Generation
PCIe 4.0
PCIe 5.0+25%
Max RAM Speed
DDR4-2133
Max RAM Capacity
768 GB
RAM Channels
4
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
40
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Xeon 6315P) / VT-x, VT-d (Xeon E5-2650L v3). Primary use case: Xeon E5-2650L v3 targets Server Low Power.

FeatureXeon 6315PXeon E5-2650L v3
Integrated GPU
No
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
VT-x, VT-d
Target Use
Server Low Power
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Value Analysis

The Xeon 6315P launched at $1166 MSRP, while the Xeon E5-2650L v3 debuted at $1329.

FeatureXeon 6315PXeon E5-2650L v3
MSRP
$1166-12%
$1329
Avg Price (30d)
$160
Release Date
2025
2014