Xeon E3-1285 v4
VS
Xeon E-2314

Xeon E3-1285 v4 vs Xeon E-2314

Intel

Xeon E3-1285 v4

4 Cores8 Thrd95 WWMax: 3.8 GHz2015
VS
Intel

Xeon E-2314

4 Cores4 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.5 GHz2021

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 E3-1285 v4 is positioned at rank 748 and the Xeon E-2314 is on rank 383, so the Xeon E-2314 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 E3-1285 v4

#1
Xeon Platinum 8454H
MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A
14941%
#6
Xeon Gold 6240R
MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A
2821%
#10
Xeon 6337P
MSRP: $60|Avg: $5
2506%
#15
EPYC 9174F
MSRP: $194|Avg: $30
1936%
#434
Xeon W-3225
MSRP: $1319|Avg: $850
99%
#435
Xeon Gold 6354
MSRP: $2878|Avg: $2898
98%
#436
Xeon Gold 5218T
MSRP: $1572|Avg: $1349
98%
#437
Xeon 6960P
MSRP: $9625|Avg: $9625
98%
#438
EPYC 9555
MSRP: $9826|Avg: $7973
97%
#439
Xeon Gold 6338
MSRP: $2990|Avg: $1604
97%
#748
Xeon E3-1285 v4
MSRP: $556|Avg: $200
100%
#750
Xeon E3-1260L
MSRP: $294|Avg: $270
100%
#758
Xeon E3-1281 v3
MSRP: $555|Avg: $636
98%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E-2314

#1
Xeon Platinum 8454H
MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A
5342%
#2
Xeon W-11855M
MSRP: $450|Avg: $200
100%
#6
Xeon Gold 6240R
MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A
1009%
#10
Xeon 6337P
MSRP: $60|Avg: $5
896%
#15
EPYC 9174F
MSRP: $194|Avg: $30
692%
#266
EPYC 7C13
MSRP: $2000|Avg: $2000
98%
#267
Xeon Gold 6336Y
MSRP: $3245|Avg: N/A
98%
#268
Xeon w5-2565X
MSRP: $1389|Avg: $1389
97%
#383
Xeon E-2314
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#387
Xeon E-2234
MSRP: $250|Avg: $136
99%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Xeon E-2314 (2021) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4-3200, providing a fundamental performance advantage.
InsightXeon E3-1285 v4Xeon E-2314
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
⚠️ Higher cost ($200)
More affordable ($0)
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Broadwell-DT (2015) / 14 nm)
✨ Modern (Rocket Lake-E (2021) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E3-1285 v4 (2015) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR4, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.
InsightXeon E3-1285 v4Xeon E-2314
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
⚠️ Higher cost ($200)
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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E3-1285 v4 and Xeon E-2314

Intel

Xeon E3-1285 v4

The Xeon E3-1285 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 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,735 points. Launch price was $800.

Intel

Xeon E-2314

The Xeon E-2314 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Rocket Lake-E (2021) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 7,779 points. Launch price was $800.

Processing Power

The Xeon E3-1285 v4 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, matching the Xeon E-2314's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Xeon E3-1285 v4 versus 4.5 GHz on the Xeon E-2314 — a 16.9% clock advantage for the Xeon E-2314 (base: 3.5 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Xeon E3-1285 v4 uses the Broadwell-DT (2015) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E-2314 uses Rocket Lake-E (2021) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E3-1285 v4 scores 7,735 against the Xeon E-2314's 7,779 — a 0.6% lead for the Xeon E-2314. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Xeon E3-1285 v4 vs 8 MB (total) on the Xeon E-2314.

FeatureXeon E3-1285 v4Xeon E-2314
Cores / Threads
4 / 8
4 / 4
Boost Clock
3.8 GHz
4.5 GHz+18%
Base Clock
3.5 GHz+25%
2.8 GHz
L3 Cache
6 MB (total)
8 MB (total)+33%
L2 Cache
256 kB (per core)
512K (per core)+100%
Process
14 nm
14 nm
Architecture
Broadwell-DT (2015)
Rocket Lake-E (2021)
PassMark
7,735
7,779
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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E3-1285 v4 uses the LGA1150 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon E-2314 uses LGA1200 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureXeon E3-1285 v4Xeon E-2314
Socket
LGA1150
LGA1200
PCIe Generation
PCIe 5.0+25%
PCIe 4.0