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Xeon D-1527
Xeon E3-1235
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-1527 is positioned at rank 545 and the Xeon E3-1235 is on rank 607, so the Xeon D-1527 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-1527
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E3-1235
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon D-1527 | Xeon E3-1235 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($270) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon D-1527 | Xeon E3-1235 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($270) |
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-1527 and Xeon E3-1235
Xeon D-1527
The Xeon D-1527 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 November 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 2.7 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: 5,137 points. Launch price was $213.
Xeon E3-1235
The Xeon E3-1235 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 April 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,112 points. Launch price was $287.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon D-1527 and Xeon E3-1235 share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.7 GHz on the Xeon D-1527 versus 3.6 GHz on the Xeon E3-1235 — a 28.6% clock advantage for the Xeon E3-1235 (base: 2.2 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Xeon D-1527 uses the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E3-1235 uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon D-1527 scores 5,137 against the Xeon E3-1235's 5,112 — a 0.5% lead for the Xeon D-1527. L3 cache: 1.5 MB (per core) on the Xeon D-1527 vs 8 MB (total) on the Xeon E3-1235.
| Feature | Xeon D-1527 | Xeon E3-1235 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 2.7 GHz | 3.6 GHz+33% |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz | 3.2 GHz+45% |
| L3 Cache | 1.5 MB (per core) | 8 MB (total)+433% |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm-56% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Broadwell (2015−2019) | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) |
| PassMark | 5,137 | 5,112 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon D-1527 uses the FCBGA1667 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E3-1235 uses LGA1155 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon D-1527 | Xeon E3-1235 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1667 | LGA1155 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
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