Xeon E3-1265L v4 vs Xeon X5680
Xeon E3-1265L v4
Xeon X5680
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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 v4 is positioned at rank 674 and the Xeon X5680 is on rank 704, so the Xeon E3-1265L v4 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon E3-1265L v4
Performance Per Dollar Xeon X5680
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E3-1265L v4 | Xeon X5680 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($80) | ✅ More affordable ($13) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell-DT (2015) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Westmere-EP (2010−2011) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E3-1265L v4 | Xeon X5680 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+511%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($80) | ✅ More affordable ($13) |
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 v4 and Xeon X5680
Xeon E3-1265L v4
The Xeon E3-1265L v4 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Broadwell-DT (2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3L-1333, DDR3L-1600, DDR3L-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 6,954 points. Launch price was $800.
Xeon X5680
The Xeon X5680 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 February 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Westmere-EP (2010−2011) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.33 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1366. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 6,910 points. Launch price was $172.
Processing Power
The Xeon E3-1265L v4 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon X5680 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon X5680 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the Xeon E3-1265L v4 versus 3.6 GHz on the Xeon X5680 — a 8.7% clock advantage for the Xeon X5680 (base: 2.3 GHz vs 3.33 GHz). The Xeon E3-1265L v4 uses the Broadwell-DT (2015) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon X5680 uses Westmere-EP (2010−2011) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E3-1265L v4 scores 6,954 against the Xeon X5680's 6,910 — a 0.6% lead for the Xeon E3-1265L v4. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Xeon E3-1265L v4 vs 12 MB (total) on the Xeon X5680.
| Feature | Xeon E3-1265L v4 | Xeon X5680 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 6 / 12+50% |
| Boost Clock | 3.3 GHz | 3.6 GHz+9% |
| Base Clock | 2.3 GHz | 3.33 GHz+45% |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB (total) | 12 MB (total)+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm-56% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Broadwell-DT (2015) | Westmere-EP (2010−2011) |
| PassMark | 6,954 | 6,910 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 4,500 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 900 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 3,000 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E3-1265L v4 uses the LGA1150 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon X5680 uses LGA1366 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1866 memory speed. Memory channels: 2 (Xeon E3-1265L v4) vs 3 (Xeon X5680). Chipset compatibility: C226 (Xeon E3-1265L v4) and Intel X58,Intel 5520 (Xeon X5680).
| Feature | Xeon E3-1265L v4 | Xeon X5680 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1150 | LGA1366 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+150% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1866 | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 3+50% |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Xeon E3-1265L v4) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon X5680). The Xeon E3-1265L v4 includes integrated graphics (Iris Pro Graphics P6300), while the Xeon X5680 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Xeon E3-1265L v4 targets Server, Xeon X5680 targets Workstation. Direct competitor: Xeon X5680 rivals Core i7-980X.
| Feature | Xeon E3-1265L v4 | Xeon X5680 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Iris Pro Graphics P6300 | — |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | Server | Workstation |
Value Analysis
The Xeon E3-1265L v4 launched at $417 MSRP, while the Xeon X5680 debuted at $450. At current prices ($80 vs $13), the Xeon X5680 is $67 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E3-1265L v4 delivers 86.9 pts/$ vs 531.5 pts/$ for the Xeon X5680 — making the Xeon X5680 the 143.8% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon E3-1265L v4 | Xeon X5680 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $417-7% | $450 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $80 | $13-84% |
| Performance per Dollar | 86.9 | 531.5+512% |
| Release Date | 2015 | 2010 |
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