Xeon D-1712TR vs Xeon E3-1260L v5

Xeon D-1712TR

4 Cores8 Thrd40 WWMax: 3.1 GHz2022

Xeon E3-1260L v5

4 Cores8 Thrd45 WWMax: 3.9 GHz2015

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon D-1712TR

4 / 8

8,155

0.0%

8,237

+1.0%

Core 2 Extreme QX9770

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-1712TR is positioned at rank 361 and the Xeon E3-1260L v5 is on rank 356, so the Xeon E3-1260L v5 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-1712TR

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

5096%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

962%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

855%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

660%

#257

Xeon W-1290

MSRP: $498|Avg: $300

99%

#258

EPYC 9124

MSRP: $1083|Avg: $1083

99%

#361

Xeon D-1712TR

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#362

Xeon E5-2667 v2

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

100%

#367

Xeon E5-1410

MSRP: $120|Avg: $55

99%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E3-1260L v5

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

5045%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

953%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

846%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

654%

#253

Xeon W-2150B

MSRP: $499|Avg: $400

100%

#255

Xeon 6517P

MSRP: $1195|Avg: $1195

99%

#257

Xeon W-1290

MSRP: $498|Avg: $300

98%

#258

EPYC 9124

MSRP: $1083|Avg: $1083

98%

#356

Xeon E3-1260L v5

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#362

Xeon E5-2667 v2

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

99%

#367

Xeon E5-1410

MSRP: $120|Avg: $55

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Xeon D-1712TR (2022) utilizes 10 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon D-1712TR	Xeon E3-1260L v5
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Ice Lake-D (2022−2023) / 10 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Skylake-DT (2015) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E3-1260L v5 (2015) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR4-1866/2133, DDR3L-1333/1600, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon D-1712TR	Xeon E3-1260L v5
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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-1712TR Benchmark Check

Xeon E3-1260L v5 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon D-1712TR and Xeon E3-1260L v5

Xeon D-1712TR

The Xeon D-1712TR is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 February 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Ice Lake-D (2022−2023) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 10 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2227. Thermal design power (TDP): 40 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 8,155 points. Launch price was $263.

Xeon E3-1260L v5

The Xeon E3-1260L v5 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 19 October 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Skylake-DT (2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1866/2133, DDR3L-1333/1600. Passmark benchmark score: 8,237 points. Launch price was $294.

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Processing Power

Both the Xeon D-1712TR and Xeon E3-1260L v5 share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.1 GHz on the Xeon D-1712TR versus 3.9 GHz on the Xeon E3-1260L v5 — a 22.9% clock advantage for the Xeon E3-1260L v5 (base: 2 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The Xeon D-1712TR uses the Ice Lake-D (2022−2023) architecture (10 nm), while the Xeon E3-1260L v5 uses Skylake-DT (2015) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon D-1712TR scores 8,155 against the Xeon E3-1260L v5's 8,237 — a 1% lead for the Xeon E3-1260L v5. L3 cache: 10 MB (total) on the Xeon D-1712TR vs 8 MB (total) on the Xeon E3-1260L v5.

Feature	Xeon D-1712TR	Xeon E3-1260L v5
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.1 GHz	3.9 GHz+26%
Base Clock	2 GHz	2.9 GHz+45%
L3 Cache	10 MB (total)+25%	8 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)+400%	256 kB (per core)
Process	10 nm-29%	14 nm
Architecture	Ice Lake-D (2022−2023)	Skylake-DT (2015)
PassMark	8,155	8,237+1%

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon D-1712TR uses the FCBGA2227 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon E3-1260L v5 uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.