Xeon D-1715TER vs Xeon E3-1280 v6

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-1715TER is positioned at rank 314 and the Xeon E3-1280 v6 is on rank 477, so the Xeon D-1715TER 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-1715TER

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

4566%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

862%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

766%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

592%

#237

Xeon w3-2535

MSRP: $739|Avg: $800

99%

#239

EPYC 7313P

MSRP: $913|Avg: $824

99%

#240

Ryzen 7 PRO 1700

MSRP: $329|Avg: $60

98%

#241

Xeon w5-2555X

MSRP: $1069|Avg: $1145

98%

#242

Xeon E-2246G

MSRP: $311|Avg: $268

98%

#314

Xeon D-1715TER

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E3-1280 v6

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

6857%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

1295%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

1150%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

889%

#301

EPYC 8324P

MSRP: $1895|Avg: $3598

99%

#302

Xeon Gold 6414U

MSRP: $2296|Avg: $283

99%

#303

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX

MSRP: $2495|Avg: $2495

99%

#304

EPYC 7352

MSRP: $1350|Avg: $725

99%

#305

Xeon w7-2475X

MSRP: $1789|Avg: $2544

98%

#307

Xeon W-3323

MSRP: $949|Avg: $500

97%

#477

Xeon E3-1280 v6

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#492

Xeon W-2223

MSRP: $294|Avg: $330

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Xeon E3-1280 v6 leads in gaming performance. However, the Xeon D-1715TER is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.1% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Xeon D-1715TER	Xeon E3-1280 v6
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Ice Lake-D (2022−2023) / 10 nm)	✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Xeon D-1715TER	Xeon E3-1280 v6
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-1715TER Benchmark Check

Xeon E3-1280 v6 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon D-1715TER and Xeon E3-1280 v6

Xeon D-1715TER

The Xeon D-1715TER is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Ice Lake-D (2022−2023) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 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): 50 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 9,104 points. Launch price was $800.

Xeon E3-1280 v6

The Xeon E3-1280 v6 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 28 March 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 72 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400, DDR3L-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 9,093 points. Launch price was $612.

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Processing Power

Both the Xeon D-1715TER and Xeon E3-1280 v6 share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Xeon D-1715TER versus 4.2 GHz on the Xeon E3-1280 v6 — a 18.2% clock advantage for the Xeon E3-1280 v6 (base: 2.4 GHz vs 3.9 GHz). The Xeon D-1715TER uses the Ice Lake-D (2022−2023) architecture (10 nm), while the Xeon E3-1280 v6 uses Kaby Lake (2016−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon D-1715TER scores 9,104 against the Xeon E3-1280 v6's 9,093 — a 0.1% lead for the Xeon D-1715TER. L3 cache: 10 MB (total) on the Xeon D-1715TER vs 8 MB on the Xeon E3-1280 v6.

Feature	Xeon D-1715TER	Xeon E3-1280 v6
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.5 GHz	4.2 GHz+20%
Base Clock	2.4 GHz	3.9 GHz+63%
L3 Cache	10 MB (total)+25%	8 MB
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)+25%	1 MB
Process	10 nm-29%	14 nm
Architecture	Ice Lake-D (2022−2023)	Kaby Lake (2016−2019)
PassMark	9,104	9,093

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon D-1715TER uses the FCBGA2227 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon E3-1280 v6 uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.