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Xeon D-1518
Core i3-1115GRE
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 D-1518 is positioned at rank 586 and the Core i3-1115GRE is on rank 1009, so the Xeon D-1518 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon D-1518
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-1115GRE
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon D-1518 | Core i3-1115GRE |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($480) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Tiger Lake-U (2020−2021) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon D-1518 | Core i3-1115GRE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($480) |
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Xeon D-1518 and Core i3-1115GRE
Xeon D-1518
The Xeon D-1518 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 9 March 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 1.5 MB (per core). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1667. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 4,562 points. Launch price was $193.
Core i3-1115GRE
The Core i3-1115GRE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 September 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Tiger Lake-U (2020−2021) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1449. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, LPDDR4X. Passmark benchmark score: 4,588 points. Launch price was $338.
Processing Power
The Xeon D-1518 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Core i3-1115GRE offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Xeon D-1518 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.2 GHz on the Xeon D-1518 versus 3.9 GHz on the Core i3-1115GRE — a 55.7% clock advantage for the Core i3-1115GRE (base: 2.2 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Xeon D-1518 uses the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i3-1115GRE uses Tiger Lake-U (2020−2021) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon D-1518 scores 4,562 against the Core i3-1115GRE's 4,588 — a 0.6% lead for the Core i3-1115GRE. L3 cache: 1.5 MB (per core) on the Xeon D-1518 vs 6 MB (total) on the Core i3-1115GRE.
| Feature | Xeon D-1518 | Core i3-1115GRE |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8+100% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2.2 GHz | 3.9 GHz+77% |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 1.5 MB (per core) | 6 MB (total)+300% |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core)+400% |
| Process | 14 nm | 10 nm-29% |
| Architecture | Broadwell (2015−2019) | Tiger Lake-U (2020−2021) |
| PassMark | 4,562 | 4,588 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,175 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 2,233 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon D-1518 uses the FCBGA1667 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i3-1115GRE uses FCBGA1449 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon D-1518 | Core i3-1115GRE |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1667 | FCBGA1449 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 4 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon D-1518) / Yes (Core i3-1115GRE). The Core i3-1115GRE includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics), while the Xeon D-1518 requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Xeon D-1518 | Core i3-1115GRE |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel UHD Graphics |
| AVX-512 | — | Yes |
| Virtualization | — | Yes |
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