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Xeon E3-1231 v3
Core i5-7640X
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 E3-1231 v3 is positioned at rank 417 and the Core i5-7640X is on rank 619, so the Xeon E3-1231 v3 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon E3-1231 v3
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-7640X
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E3-1231 v3 | Core i5-7640X |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($85) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell-WS (2013−2014) / 22 nm) | ✨ Modern (Kaby Lake-X (2017) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E3-1231 v3 | Core i5-7640X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($85) |
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 E3-1231 v3 and Core i5-7640X
Xeon E3-1231 v3
The Xeon E3-1231 v3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 May 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell-WS (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 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: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 7,031 points. Launch price was $240.
Core i5-7640X
The Core i5-7640X is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 26 June 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake-X (2017) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 4 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2066. Thermal design power (TDP): 112 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 7,060 points. Launch price was $242.
Processing Power
The Xeon E3-1231 v3 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, matching the Core i5-7640X's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Xeon E3-1231 v3 versus 4.2 GHz on the Core i5-7640X — a 10% clock advantage for the Core i5-7640X (base: 3.4 GHz vs 4 GHz). The Xeon E3-1231 v3 uses the Haswell-WS (2013−2014) architecture (22 nm), while the Core i5-7640X uses Kaby Lake-X (2017) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E3-1231 v3 scores 7,031 against the Core i5-7640X's 7,060 — a 0.4% lead for the Core i5-7640X. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Xeon E3-1231 v3 vs 6 MB (total) on the Core i5-7640X.
| Feature | Xeon E3-1231 v3 | Core i5-7640X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.8 GHz | 4.2 GHz+11% |
| Base Clock | 3.4 GHz | 4 GHz+18% |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total)+33% | 6 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 22 nm | 14 nm-36% |
| Architecture | Haswell-WS (2013−2014) | Kaby Lake-X (2017) |
| PassMark | 7,031 | 7,060 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 3,726 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,419 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 3,726 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E3-1231 v3 uses the LGA1150 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-7640X uses LGA2066 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E3-1231 v3 | Core i5-7640X |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1150 | LGA2066 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2666 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E3-1231 v3) / Yes (Core i5-7640X). Primary use case: Core i5-7640X targets Desktop.
| Feature | Xeon E3-1231 v3 | Core i5-7640X |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | Yes |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | Yes |
| Target Use | — | Desktop |
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