Xeon D-1520 vs Core i7-3612QE

Xeon D-1520

4 Cores8 Thrd45 WWMax: 2.6 GHz2015

Core i7-3612QE

4 Cores8 Thrd35 WWMax: 3.1 GHz2012

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon D-1520

4 / 8

4,917

0.0%

Celeron Dual-Core T1400

4,929

+0.2%

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-1520 is positioned at rank 565 and the Core i7-3612QE is on rank 1042, so the Xeon D-1520 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 D-1520

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

8452%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

1596%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

1418%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

1095%

#342

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX

MSRP: $3899|Avg: $3971.7

100%

#343

EPYC 7543P

MSRP: $2730|Avg: $115

99%

#344

EPYC 9455P

MSRP: $4819|Avg: $4366

99%

#345

EPYC 9274F

MSRP: $3060|Avg: $2490

98%

#346

Xeon Gold 6438Y+

MSRP: $2607|Avg: $389

98%

#348

Xeon Gold 6426Y

MSRP: $2145|Avg: N/A

96%

#349

EPYC 4565P

MSRP: $2730|Avg: $1980

95%

#565

Xeon D-1520

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#572

Xeon E7450

MSRP: $417|Avg: $80

97%

#574

Xeon E3-1225 v3

MSRP: $224|Avg: $29

97%

#576

Xeon E5-1620 v3

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-3612QE

#1029

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2536%

#1030

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2499%

#1031

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2294%

#1032

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2283%

#1033

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2263%

#1035

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2185%

#1036

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2095%

#1037

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2092%

#1038

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2035%

#1041

A10-7300

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

100%

#1042

Core i7-3612QE

MSRP: $426|Avg: $50

100%

#1043

Pentium Dual Core T4200

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

99%

#1044

A6 Micro-6500T

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

99%

#1045

Pentium N3520

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

99%

#1046

E2-3800

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

98%

#1047

Athlon X2 QL-66

MSRP: $150|Avg: $5

98%

#1048

Athlon II Neo K145

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

98%

#1049

Celeron P4600

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

97%

#1050

Core 2 Duo U7500

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

96%

#1051

Pentium 987

MSRP: $134|Avg: $20

96%

#1052

Core i7-4910MQ

MSRP: $570|Avg: $570

96%

#1053

Pentium T4400

MSRP: $107|Avg: $5

95%

#1055

Athlon X2 QL-65

MSRP: $150|Avg: $22

94%

#1056

Pentium J2850

MSRP: $94|Avg: $94

93%

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 ($0) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon D-1520 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Xeon D-1520	Core i7-3612QE
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($50)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-3612QE ($50), 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 ($50 less, Infinity% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Xeon D-1520	Core i7-3612QE
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($50)

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.

Xeon D-1520 Benchmark Check

Core i7-3612QE Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon D-1520 and Core i7-3612QE

Xeon D-1520

The Xeon D-1520 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 2.6 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): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 4,917 points. Launch price was $199.

Core i7-3612QE

The Core i7-3612QE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 29 April 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 6144 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: unknown Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 4,929 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

Both the Xeon D-1520 and Core i7-3612QE share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.6 GHz on the Xeon D-1520 versus 3.1 GHz on the Core i7-3612QE — a 17.5% clock advantage for the Core i7-3612QE (base: 2.2 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Xeon D-1520 uses the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i7-3612QE uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon D-1520 scores 4,917 against the Core i7-3612QE's 4,929 — a 0.2% lead for the Core i7-3612QE. L3 cache: 1.5 MB (per core) on the Xeon D-1520 vs 6144 kB (total) on the Core i7-3612QE.

Feature	Xeon D-1520	Core i7-3612QE
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	2.6 GHz	3.1 GHz+19%
Base Clock	2.2 GHz+5%	2.1 GHz
L3 Cache	1.5 MB (per core)	6144 kB (total)+300%
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	256 kB (per core)
Process	14 nm-36%	22 nm
Architecture	Broadwell (2015−2019)	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
PassMark	4,917	4,929
Geekbench 6 Single	—	640
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	2,200

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon D-1520 uses the FCBGA1667 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-3612QE uses BGA1023 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon D-1520	Core i7-3612QE
Socket	FCBGA1667	BGA1023
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3-1600
Max RAM Capacity	—	16 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	✅
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Xeon D-1520) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-3612QE). The Core i7-3612QE includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 4000), while the Xeon D-1520 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-3612QE targets Industrial/Embedded.