Xeon D-1567 vs Xeon E5-4640 v3

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Xeon D-1567

2016

Why buy it

✅Costs $157 less on MSRP ($2,702 MSRP vs $2,859 MSRP).
✅Draws 65W instead of 105W, a 40W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (1.5 MB vs 30 MB).

Xeon E5-4640 v3

2015

Why buy it

✅+1900% larger total L3 cache (30 MB vs 1.5 MB).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (40 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (10,372 vs 10,447).
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5.8% HIGHER MSRP
$2,859 MSRPvs$2,702 MSRP
❌61.5% higher power demand at 105W vs 65W.

Xeon D-1567

2016

Xeon E5-4640 v3

2015

Why buy it

✅Costs $157 less on MSRP ($2,702 MSRP vs $2,859 MSRP).
✅Draws 65W instead of 105W, a 40W reduction.

Why buy it

✅+1900% larger total L3 cache (30 MB vs 1.5 MB).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (40 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (1.5 MB vs 30 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (10,372 vs 10,447).
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5.8% HIGHER MSRP
$2,859 MSRPvs$2,702 MSRP
❌61.5% higher power demand at 105W vs 65W.

Quick Answers

So, is Xeon D-1567 better than Xeon E5-4640 v3?

Yes. Xeon D-1567 is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 0.8% average FPS lead across 2 shared CPU game tests in our data, 0.7% better PassMark, and the stronger long-term platform, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Xeon D-1567 is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 0.8% more average FPS across 2 shared CPU game tests.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Xeon D-1567 is the better fit. You are getting 0.7% better PassMark, backed by 12 cores and 24 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Xeon D-1567 is the smarter buy today. Xeon D-1567 is $157 cheaper on MSRP at $2,702 MSRP versus $2,859 MSRP, and it gives you a 0.8% average FPS lead across 2 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 6.6% better value on MSRP (3.9 vs 3.6 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Xeon D-1567 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2016 vs 2015) and more multi-core headroom with 12 cores / 24 threads instead of 12/24. That extra compute headroom should age better as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

Games Benchmarks

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-1567 Benchmark Check

Xeon E5-4640 v3 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Xeon D-1567	Xeon E5-4640 v3
1080p
low	158 FPS	159 FPS
medium	136 FPS	138 FPS
high	110 FPS	112 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	92 FPS
1440p
low	133 FPS	134 FPS
medium	112 FPS	113 FPS
high	89 FPS	89 FPS
ultra	72 FPS	72 FPS
4K
low	62 FPS	62 FPS
medium	56 FPS	56 FPS
high	43 FPS	44 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	35 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Xeon D-1567	Xeon E5-4640 v3
1080p
low	126 FPS	193 FPS
medium	114 FPS	174 FPS
high	107 FPS	151 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	124 FPS
1440p
low	110 FPS	166 FPS
medium	100 FPS	153 FPS
high	93 FPS	133 FPS
ultra	76 FPS	109 FPS
4K
low	86 FPS	109 FPS
medium	81 FPS	100 FPS
high	71 FPS	89 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	71 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Xeon D-1567	Xeon E5-4640 v3
1080p
low	261 FPS	259 FPS
medium	261 FPS	259 FPS
high	261 FPS	259 FPS
ultra	261 FPS	259 FPS
1440p
low	261 FPS	259 FPS
medium	261 FPS	259 FPS
high	261 FPS	259 FPS
ultra	261 FPS	259 FPS
4K
low	261 FPS	259 FPS
medium	261 FPS	259 FPS
high	261 FPS	259 FPS
ultra	261 FPS	259 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Xeon D-1567	Xeon E5-4640 v3
1080p
low	261 FPS	259 FPS
medium	261 FPS	259 FPS
high	261 FPS	259 FPS
ultra	261 FPS	259 FPS
1440p
low	261 FPS	259 FPS
medium	261 FPS	259 FPS
high	261 FPS	259 FPS
ultra	261 FPS	259 FPS
4K
low	261 FPS	259 FPS
medium	261 FPS	259 FPS
high	261 FPS	259 FPS
ultra	261 FPS	259 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon D-1567 and Xeon E5-4640 v3

Xeon D-1567

The Xeon D-1567 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 February 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 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): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 10,447 points. Launch price was $1,069.

Xeon E5-4640 v3

The Xeon E5-4640 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 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 10,372 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

Both the Xeon D-1567 and Xeon E5-4640 v3 share an identical 12-core/24-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.7 GHz on the Xeon D-1567 versus 2.6 GHz on the Xeon E5-4640 v3 — a 3.8% clock advantage for the Xeon D-1567 (base: 2.1 GHz vs 1.9 GHz). The Xeon D-1567 uses the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E5-4640 v3 uses Haswell-EP (2014−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon D-1567 scores 10,447 against the Xeon E5-4640 v3's 10,372 — a 0.7% lead for the Xeon D-1567. L3 cache: 1.5 MB (per core) on the Xeon D-1567 vs 30 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-4640 v3.

Feature	Xeon D-1567	Xeon E5-4640 v3
Cores / Threads	12 / 24	12 / 24
Boost Clock	2.7 GHz+4%	2.6 GHz
Base Clock	2.1 GHz+11%	1.9 GHz
L3 Cache	1.5 MB (per core)	30 MB (total)+1900%
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	256K (per core)
Process	14 nm-36%	22 nm
Architecture	Broadwell (2015−2019)	Haswell-EP (2014−2015)
PassMark	10,447	10,372
Geekbench 6 Single	—	750
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	7,000

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon D-1567 uses the FCBGA1667 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E5-4640 v3 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon D-1567	Xeon E5-4640 v3
Socket	FCBGA1667	LGA2011
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 5.0+67%
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR4-1866
Max RAM Capacity	—	768 GB
RAM Channels	—	4
ECC Support	—	Yes
PCIe Lanes	—	40

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Xeon D-1567) / Yes (Xeon E5-4640 v3).

Feature	Xeon D-1567	Xeon E5-4640 v3
Integrated GPU	—	No
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	—	Yes

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Value Analysis

The Xeon D-1567 launched at $2702 MSRP, while the Xeon E5-4640 v3 debuted at $2859. On MSRP ($2702 vs $2859), the Xeon D-1567 is $157 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon D-1567 delivers 3.9 pts/$ vs 3.6 pts/$ for the Xeon E5-4640 v3 — making the Xeon D-1567 the 6.4% better value option.