Xeon D-2712T vs Xeon E3-1585L v5
Xeon D-2712T
Xeon E3-1585L v5
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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-2712T is positioned at rank 374 and the Xeon E3-1585L v5 is on rank 375, so the Xeon D-2712T offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon D-2712T
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E3-1585L v5
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon D-2712T | Xeon E3-1585L v5 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 🛑 Legacy (Skylake-H (2015−2016) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon D-2712T | Xeon E3-1585L v5 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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-2712T and Xeon E3-1585L v5
Xeon D-2712T
The Xeon D-2712T 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 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 15 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2579. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,990 points. Launch price was $349.
Xeon E3-1585L v5
The Xeon E3-1585L v5 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 31 May 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Skylake-H (2015−2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3L,LPDDR3 1600 MHz, DDR4 2133 MHz at 1.2V. Passmark benchmark score: 7,959 points. Launch price was $445.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon D-2712T and Xeon E3-1585L v5 share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the Xeon D-2712T versus 3.7 GHz on the Xeon E3-1585L v5 — a 20.9% clock advantage for the Xeon E3-1585L v5 (base: 1.9 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Xeon D-2712T uses the Ice Lake-D (2022−2023) architecture (10 nm), while the Xeon E3-1585L v5 uses Skylake-H (2015−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon D-2712T scores 7,990 against the Xeon E3-1585L v5's 7,959 — a 0.4% lead for the Xeon D-2712T. L3 cache: 15 MB (total) on the Xeon D-2712T vs 8 MB (total) on the Xeon E3-1585L v5.
| Feature | Xeon D-2712T | Xeon E3-1585L v5 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 3 GHz | 3.7 GHz+23% |
| Base Clock | 1.9 GHz | 3 GHz+58% |
| L3 Cache | 15 MB (total)+88% | 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-H (2015−2016) |
| PassMark | 7,990 | 7,959 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon D-2712T uses the FCBGA2579 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon E3-1585L v5 uses BGA1440 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon D-2712T | Xeon E3-1585L v5 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA2579 | BGA1440 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
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