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Xeon D-1537
Xeon E5-1630 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 Xeon D-1537 is positioned at rank 399 and the Xeon E5-1630 v3 is on rank 402, so the Xeon D-1537 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-1537
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-1630 v3
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon D-1537 | Xeon E5-1630 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($350) | ✅ More affordable ($299) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell-EP (2014−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon D-1537 | Xeon E5-1630 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+17%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($350) | ✅ More affordable ($299) |
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-1537 and Xeon E5-1630 v3
Xeon D-1537
The Xeon D-1537 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 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 1.7 GHz, with boost up to 2.3 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: 7,444 points. Launch price was $470.
Xeon E5-1630 v3
The Xeon E5-1630 v3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 10 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 140 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1333, DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 7,421 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Xeon D-1537 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon E5-1630 v3 offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Xeon D-1537 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.3 GHz on the Xeon D-1537 versus 3.8 GHz on the Xeon E5-1630 v3 — a 49.2% clock advantage for the Xeon E5-1630 v3 (base: 1.7 GHz vs 3.7 GHz). The Xeon D-1537 uses the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E5-1630 v3 uses Haswell-EP (2014−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon D-1537 scores 7,444 against the Xeon E5-1630 v3's 7,421 — a 0.3% lead for the Xeon D-1537. L3 cache: 1.5 MB (per core) on the Xeon D-1537 vs 10 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-1630 v3.
| Feature | Xeon D-1537 | Xeon E5-1630 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16+100% | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 2.3 GHz | 3.8 GHz+65% |
| Base Clock | 1.7 GHz | 3.7 GHz+118% |
| L3 Cache | 1.5 MB (per core) | 10 MB (total)+567% |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm-36% | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Broadwell (2015−2019) | Haswell-EP (2014−2015) |
| PassMark | 7,444 | 7,421 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon D-1537 uses the FCBGA1667 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E5-1630 v3 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon D-1537 | Xeon E5-1630 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1667 | LGA2011 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
Value Analysis
The Xeon D-1537 launched at $470 MSRP, while the Xeon E5-1630 v3 debuted at $372. At current prices ($350 vs $299), the Xeon E5-1630 v3 is $51 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon D-1537 delivers 21.3 pts/$ vs 24.8 pts/$ for the Xeon E5-1630 v3 — making the Xeon E5-1630 v3 the 15.4% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon D-1537 | Xeon E5-1630 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $470 | $372-21% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $350 | $299-15% |
| Performance per Dollar | 21.3 | 24.8+16% |
| Release Date | 2015 | 2014 |
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