Xeon E3-1225 v5 vs Core i7-3840QM

Xeon E3-1225 v5

4 Cores4 Thrd80 WWMax: 3.7 GHz2015

Core i7-3840QM

4 Cores8 Thrd45 WWMax: 3.8 GHz2012

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon E3-1225 v5

4 / 4

5,953

+1.4%

5,871

0.0%

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 E3-1225 v5 is positioned at rank 485 and the Core i7-3840QM is on rank 238, so the Core i7-3840QM 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 E3-1225 v5

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

6981%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

1318%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

1171%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

905%

#305

Xeon w7-2475X

MSRP: $1789|Avg: $2544

100%

#307

Xeon W-3323

MSRP: $949|Avg: $500

98%

#308

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX

MSRP: $1149|Avg: $100

98%

#309

Xeon W-2255

MSRP: $778|Avg: $350

97%

#310

Xeon Silver 4316

MSRP: $1126|Avg: $1200

97%

#485

Xeon E3-1225 v5

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#492

Xeon W-2223

MSRP: $294|Avg: $330

98%

#496

Xeon E3-1280 v3

MSRP: $250|Avg: $44

97%

#497

Xeon W-2123

MSRP: $294|Avg: $342

97%

#500

Xeon E3-1230 v2

MSRP: $215|Avg: $268

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-3840QM

#64

Ryzen AI Max PRO 390

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

98%

#226

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

400%

#227

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

394%

#228

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

362%

#229

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

360%

#230

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

357%

#232

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

344%

#233

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

330%

#234

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

330%

#235

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

321%

#238

Core i7-3840QM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($0) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon E3-1225 v5 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Xeon E3-1225 v5	Core i7-3840QM
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Skylake-DT (2015) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-3840QM ($0), however, is optimized for mixed workloads and gaming. For most users, it offers superior single-thread performance and responsiveness at a fraction of the cost ($0 less, NaN% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Xeon E3-1225 v5	Core i7-3840QM
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 E3-1225 v5 Benchmark Check

Core i7-3840QM Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E3-1225 v5 and Core i7-3840QM

Xeon E3-1225 v5

The Xeon E3-1225 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 3.3 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: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1866/2133, DDR3L-1333/1600. Passmark benchmark score: 5,953 points. Launch price was $224.

Core i7-3840QM

The Core i7-3840QM is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 September 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,871 points. Launch price was $568.

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Processing Power

The Xeon E3-1225 v5 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, matching the Core i7-3840QM's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Xeon E3-1225 v5 versus 3.8 GHz on the Core i7-3840QM — a 2.7% clock advantage for the Core i7-3840QM (base: 3.3 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Xeon E3-1225 v5 uses the Skylake-DT (2015) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i7-3840QM uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E3-1225 v5 scores 5,953 against the Core i7-3840QM's 5,871 — a 1.4% lead for the Xeon E3-1225 v5. Both processors carry 8 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Xeon E3-1225 v5	Core i7-3840QM
Cores / Threads	4 / 4	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.7 GHz	3.8 GHz+3%
Base Clock	3.3 GHz+18%	2.8 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)	8 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	256K (per core)
Process	14 nm-36%	22 nm
Architecture	Skylake-DT (2015)	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
PassMark	5,953+1%	5,871
Geekbench 6 Single	—	676

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E3-1225 v5 uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-3840QM uses PGA988 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon E3-1225 v5	Core i7-3840QM
Socket	LGA1151	PGA988
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3-1600
Max RAM Capacity	—	32 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E3-1225 v5) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i7-3840QM). The Core i7-3840QM includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 4000), while the Xeon E3-1225 v5 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-3840QM targets Mobile Workstation. Direct competitor: Core i7-3840QM rivals A10-5750M.