Xeon E3-1235 vs Xeon D-1527

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 E3-1235 is positioned at rank 607 and the Xeon D-1527 is on rank 545, so the Xeon D-1527 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 E3-1235

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

9757%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

1842%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

1637%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

1264%

#363

Xeon W-2191B

MSRP: $1333|Avg: $39

100%

#364

Xeon Gold 5320

MSRP: $1780|Avg: $1834

99%

#365

EPYC 7513

MSRP: $2840|Avg: $389

99%

#366

Xeon Silver 4216

MSRP: $1011|Avg: $800

98%

#367

EPYC 9454P

MSRP: $4598|Avg: $3333

97%

#369

Xeon Gold 6542Y

MSRP: $2878|Avg: N/A

94%

#370

EPYC 7502

MSRP: $2600|Avg: $1299

94%

#607

Xeon E3-1235

MSRP: $240|Avg: $270

100%

#611

Xeon E3-1265L v3

MSRP: $294|Avg: $398

99%

#612

Xeon E3-1280 v2

MSRP: $315|Avg: $50

99%

#618

Xeon W-2133

MSRP: $617|Avg: $617

96%

#622

Xeon E5607

MSRP: $135|Avg: $27

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon D-1527

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

8090%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

1527%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

1357%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

1048%

#332

Xeon W-2235

MSRP: $555|Avg: $350

100%

#333

Xeon Gold 5317

MSRP: $1088|Avg: $1100

98%

#334

Xeon W-2275

MSRP: $1112|Avg: $500

98%

#335

Xeon Gold 6430

MSRP: $2128|Avg: $1850

97%

#336

Xeon Gold 6421N

MSRP: $2368|Avg: $2427

97%

#337

EPYC 7F72

MSRP: $2131|Avg: $2131

97%

#338

Xeon W-2265

MSRP: $1039|Avg: $663

96%

#545

Xeon D-1527

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#547

Xeon E3-1240 v2

MSRP: $250|Avg: $150

99%

#548

Xeon E3-1220 v3

MSRP: $203|Avg: $89

99%

#551

Xeon W-2102

MSRP: $202|Avg: $286

98%

#553

Xeon E3-1265L v2

MSRP: $265|Avg: N/A

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Xeon E3-1235 leads in gaming performance. However, the Xeon D-1527 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.5% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Xeon E3-1235	Xeon D-1527
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($270)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Xeon E3-1235	Xeon D-1527
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($270)	✅ 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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E3-1235 and Xeon D-1527

Xeon E3-1235

The Xeon E3-1235 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 April 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,112 points. Launch price was $287.

Xeon D-1527

The Xeon D-1527 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 November 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.7 GHz. L3 cache: 1.5 MB (per core). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1667. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,137 points. Launch price was $213.

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Processing Power

Both the Xeon E3-1235 and Xeon D-1527 share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Xeon E3-1235 versus 2.7 GHz on the Xeon D-1527 — a 28.6% clock advantage for the Xeon E3-1235 (base: 3.2 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Xeon E3-1235 uses the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Xeon D-1527 uses Broadwell (2015−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E3-1235 scores 5,112 against the Xeon D-1527's 5,137 — a 0.5% lead for the Xeon D-1527. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Xeon E3-1235 vs 1.5 MB (per core) on the Xeon D-1527.

Feature	Xeon E3-1235	Xeon D-1527
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.6 GHz+33%	2.7 GHz
Base Clock	3.2 GHz+45%	2.2 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)+433%	1.5 MB (per core)
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	256K (per core)
Process	32 nm	14 nm-56%
Architecture	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)	Broadwell (2015−2019)
PassMark	5,112	5,137

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E3-1235 uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Xeon D-1527 uses FCBGA1667 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.