Xeon E3-1265L v3 vs Xeon D-1622
Xeon E3-1265L v3
Xeon D-1622
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 E3-1265L v3 is positioned at rank 610 and the Xeon D-1622 is on rank 452, so the Xeon D-1622 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E3-1265L v3
Performance Per Dollar Xeon D-1622
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E3-1265L v3 | Xeon D-1622 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($398) | ✅ More affordable ($170) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell-WS (2013−2014) / 22 nm) | ✨ Modern (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E3-1265L v3 | Xeon D-1622 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+135%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($398) | ✅ More affordable ($170) |
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 E3-1265L v3 and Xeon D-1622
Xeon E3-1265L v3
The Xeon E3-1265L v3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 June 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell-WS (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 8192 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 6,187 points. Launch price was $710.
Xeon D-1622
The Xeon D-1622 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1667. Thermal design power (TDP): 40 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 6,205 points. Launch price was $170.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon E3-1265L v3 and Xeon D-1622 share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Xeon E3-1265L v3 versus 3.2 GHz on the Xeon D-1622 — a 14.5% clock advantage for the Xeon E3-1265L v3 (base: 2.5 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Xeon E3-1265L v3 uses the Haswell-WS (2013−2014) architecture (22 nm), while the Xeon D-1622 uses Broadwell (2015−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E3-1265L v3 scores 6,187 against the Xeon D-1622's 6,205 — a 0.3% lead for the Xeon D-1622. L3 cache: 8192 kB (total) on the Xeon E3-1265L v3 vs 6 MB on the Xeon D-1622.
| Feature | Xeon E3-1265L v3 | Xeon D-1622 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz+16% | 3.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz | 2.6 GHz+4% |
| L3 Cache | 8192 kB (total)+33% | 6 MB |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 1 MB+300% |
| Process | 22 nm | 14 nm-36% |
| Architecture | Haswell-WS (2013−2014) | Broadwell (2015−2019) |
| PassMark | 6,187 | 6,205 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 996 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 3,458 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E3-1265L v3 uses the LGA1150 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon D-1622 uses FCBGA1667 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E3-1265L v3 | Xeon D-1622 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1150 | FCBGA1667 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+67% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1600 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: Yes (Xeon E3-1265L v3) / not specified (Xeon D-1622). The Xeon E3-1265L v3 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics P4600), while the Xeon D-1622 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Xeon E3-1265L v3 targets Server.
| Feature | Xeon E3-1265L v3 | Xeon D-1622 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics P4600 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | Yes | — |
| Target Use | Server | — |
Value Analysis
The Xeon E3-1265L v3 launched at $294 MSRP, while the Xeon D-1622 debuted at $195. At current prices ($398 vs $170), the Xeon D-1622 is $228 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E3-1265L v3 delivers 15.5 pts/$ vs 36.5 pts/$ for the Xeon D-1622 — making the Xeon D-1622 the 80.5% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon E3-1265L v3 | Xeon D-1622 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $294 | $195-34% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $398 | $170-57% |
| Performance per Dollar | 15.5 | 36.5+135% |
| Release Date | 2013 | 2019 |
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