Xeon E3-1220 v5
VS
Xeon E5-1410 v2

Xeon E3-1220 v5 vs Xeon E5-1410 v2

Intel

Xeon E3-1220 v5

4 Cores4 Thrd80 WWMax: 3.5 GHz2015
VS
Intel

Xeon E5-1410 v2

4 Cores8 Thrd80 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2014

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 E3-1220 v5 is positioned at rank 513 and the Xeon E5-1410 v2 is on rank 506, so the Xeon E5-1410 v2 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 E3-1220 v5

#1
Xeon Platinum 8454H
MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A
7385%
#6
Xeon Gold 6240R
MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A
1394%
#10
Xeon 6337P
MSRP: $60|Avg: $5
1239%
#15
EPYC 9174F
MSRP: $194|Avg: $30
957%
#316
Xeon Gold 6416H
MSRP: $1845|Avg: N/A
100%
#318
EPYC 7343
MSRP: $1565|Avg: $1350
99%
#319
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX
MSRP: $2399|Avg: $225
99%
#320
EPYC 7413
MSRP: $1825|Avg: $450
99%
#321
Xeon W-3335
MSRP: $1430|Avg: $1200
98%
#322
EPYC 9354P
MSRP: $2730|Avg: $2205
97%
#323
EPYC 9224
MSRP: $1825|Avg: $1199
95%
#513
Xeon E3-1220 v5
MSRP: $203|Avg: $100
100%
#514
Xeon X5690
MSRP: $250|Avg: $250
100%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-1410 v2

#1
Xeon Platinum 8454H
MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A
7272%
#6
Xeon Gold 6240R
MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A
1373%
#10
Xeon 6337P
MSRP: $60|Avg: $5
1220%
#15
EPYC 9174F
MSRP: $194|Avg: $30
942%
#312
EPYC 7643P
MSRP: $2722|Avg: $2722
99%
#313
Xeon w5-3435X
MSRP: $1589|Avg: $163
99%
#314
Xeon Gold 6312U
MSRP: $1645|Avg: N/A
99%
#315
EPYC 7443
MSRP: $2010|Avg: $1800
99%
#316
Xeon Gold 6416H
MSRP: $1845|Avg: N/A
98%
#318
EPYC 7343
MSRP: $1565|Avg: $1350
98%
#319
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX
MSRP: $2399|Avg: $225
97%
#320
EPYC 7413
MSRP: $1825|Avg: $450
97%
#506
Xeon E5-1410 v2
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#513
Xeon E3-1220 v5
MSRP: $203|Avg: $100
98%
#515
Xeon X5690
MSRP: $250|Avg: $250
98%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Xeon E3-1220 v5 leads in gaming performance. However, the Xeon E5-1410 v2 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0% greater multi-core processing power.
InsightXeon E3-1220 v5Xeon E5-1410 v2
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
⚠️ Higher cost ($100)
More affordable ($0)
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Skylake-DT (2015) / 14 nm)
🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge-EN (2013−2014) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightXeon E3-1220 v5Xeon E5-1410 v2
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
⚠️ Higher cost ($100)
More affordable ($0)

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E3-1220 v5 and Xeon E5-1410 v2

Intel

Xeon E3-1220 v5

The Xeon E3-1220 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 4 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1866/2133, DDR3L-1333/1600. Passmark benchmark score: 5,713 points. Launch price was $203.

Intel

Xeon E5-1410 v2

The Xeon E5-1410 v2 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Ivy Bridge-EN (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 10 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-800, DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333. Passmark benchmark score: 5,715 points. Launch price was $800.

Processing Power

The Xeon E3-1220 v5 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, matching the Xeon E5-1410 v2's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Xeon E3-1220 v5 versus 3.2 GHz on the Xeon E5-1410 v2 — a 9% clock advantage for the Xeon E3-1220 v5 (base: 3 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Xeon E3-1220 v5 uses the Skylake-DT (2015) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E5-1410 v2 uses Ivy Bridge-EN (2013−2014) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E3-1220 v5 scores 5,713 against the Xeon E5-1410 v2's 5,715 — a 0% lead for the Xeon E5-1410 v2. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Xeon E3-1220 v5 vs 10 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-1410 v2.

FeatureXeon E3-1220 v5Xeon E5-1410 v2
Cores / Threads
4 / 4
4 / 8
Boost Clock
3.5 GHz+9%
3.2 GHz
Base Clock
3 GHz+7%
2.8 GHz
L3 Cache
8 MB (total)
10 MB (total)+25%
L2 Cache
256 kB (per core)
256K (per core)
Process
14 nm-36%
22 nm
Architecture
Skylake-DT (2015)
Ivy Bridge-EN (2013−2014)
PassMark
5,713
5,715
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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E3-1220 v5 uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E5-1410 v2 uses LGA1356 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureXeon E3-1220 v5Xeon E5-1410 v2
Socket
LGA1151
LGA1356
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0
PCIe 3.0