Xeon E3-1285L v4 vs Xeon X7560
Xeon E3-1285L v4
Xeon X7560
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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 E3-1285L v4 is positioned at rank 366 and the Xeon X7560 is on rank 364, so the Xeon X7560 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon E3-1285L v4
Performance Per Dollar Xeon X7560
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E3-1285L v4 | Xeon X7560 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell-DT (2015) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E3-1285L v4 | Xeon X7560 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 E3-1285L v4 and Xeon X7560
Xeon E3-1285L v4
The Xeon E3-1285L 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 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3L-1333, DDR3L-1600, DDR3L-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 8,092 points. Launch price was $800.
Xeon X7560
The Xeon X7560 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.27 GHz, with boost up to 2.67 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB L3 Cache. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1567. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-800, DDR3-978, DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, Speed-1066. Passmark benchmark score: 8,110 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Xeon E3-1285L v4 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon X7560 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon X7560 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Xeon E3-1285L v4 versus 2.67 GHz on the Xeon X7560 — a 34.9% clock advantage for the Xeon E3-1285L v4 (base: 3.4 GHz vs 2.27 GHz). The Xeon E3-1285L v4 is built on the Broadwell-DT (2015) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon E3-1285L v4 scores 8,092 against the Xeon X7560's 8,110 — a 0.2% lead for the Xeon X7560. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Xeon E3-1285L v4 vs 24 MB L3 Cache on the Xeon X7560.
| Feature | Xeon E3-1285L v4 | Xeon X7560 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 8 / 16+100% |
| Boost Clock | 3.8 GHz+42% | 2.67 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.4 GHz+50% | 2.27 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB (total) | 24 MB L3 Cache+300% |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | — |
| Process | 14 nm-69% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Broadwell-DT (2015) | — |
| PassMark | 8,092 | 8,110 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E3-1285L v4 uses the LGA1150 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon X7560 uses LGA1567 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E3-1285L v4 | Xeon X7560 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1150 | LGA1567 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+150% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1333 |
| RAM Channels | — | 4 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E3-1285L v4) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon X7560). Primary use case: Xeon X7560 targets Server. Direct competitor: Xeon X7560 rivals Core i7-980X.
| Feature | Xeon E3-1285L v4 | Xeon X7560 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | — | Server |
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