Xeon E3-1286 v3 vs Xeon E3-1585L v5

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 E3-1286 v3 is positioned at rank 379 and the Xeon E3-1585L v5 is on rank 375, so the Xeon E3-1585L v5 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 E3-1286 v3

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

5275%

#2

Xeon W-11855M

MSRP: $450|Avg: $200

98%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

996%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

885%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

684%

#263

Xeon 6710E

MSRP: $1565|Avg: $344

100%

#264

Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X

MSRP: $399|Avg: $180

99%

#266

EPYC 7C13

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $2000

97%

#267

Xeon Gold 6336Y

MSRP: $3245|Avg: N/A

96%

#268

Xeon w5-2565X

MSRP: $1389|Avg: $1389

96%

#379

Xeon E3-1286 v3

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#388

Xeon E-2234

MSRP: $250|Avg: $136

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E3-1585L v5

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

5222%

#2

Xeon W-11855M

MSRP: $450|Avg: $200

97%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

986%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

876%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

677%

#260

EPYC 4584PX

MSRP: $1517|Avg: $1517

100%

#261

Xeon w3-2435

MSRP: $669|Avg: $790

100%

#263

Xeon 6710E

MSRP: $1565|Avg: $344

99%

#264

Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X

MSRP: $399|Avg: $180

98%

#266

EPYC 7C13

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $2000

96%

#375

Xeon E3-1585L v5

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#388

Xeon E-2234

MSRP: $250|Avg: $136

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Xeon E3-1286 v3 leads in gaming performance. However, the Xeon E3-1585L v5 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 1% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Xeon E3-1286 v3	Xeon E3-1585L v5
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Skylake-H (2015−2016) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Xeon E3-1286 v3	Xeon E3-1585L v5
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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.

Xeon E3-1286 v3 Benchmark Check

Xeon E3-1585L v5 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E3-1286 v3 and Xeon E3-1585L v5

Xeon E3-1286 v3

The Xeon E3-1286 v3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 84 Watt. Memory support: DDR3L-1333, DDR3L-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 7,879 points. Launch price was $800.

Xeon E3-1585L v5

The Xeon E3-1585L v5 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 31 May 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Skylake-H (2015−2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3L,LPDDR3 1600 MHz, DDR4 2133 MHz at 1.2V. Passmark benchmark score: 7,959 points. Launch price was $445.

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Processing Power

Both the Xeon E3-1286 v3 and Xeon E3-1585L v5 share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.1 GHz on the Xeon E3-1286 v3 versus 3.7 GHz on the Xeon E3-1585L v5 — a 10.3% clock advantage for the Xeon E3-1286 v3 (base: 3.7 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Xeon E3-1585L v5 is built on the Skylake-H (2015−2016) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon E3-1286 v3 scores 7,879 against the Xeon E3-1585L v5's 7,959 — a 1% lead for the Xeon E3-1585L v5. L3 cache: 8 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Xeon E3-1286 v3 vs 8 MB (total) on the Xeon E3-1585L v5.

Feature	Xeon E3-1286 v3	Xeon E3-1585L v5
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	4.1 GHz+11%	3.7 GHz
Base Clock	3.7 GHz+23%	3 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB Intel® Smart Cache	8 MB (total)
L2 Cache	—	256 kB (per core)
Process	22 nm	14 nm-36%
Architecture	—	Skylake-H (2015−2016)
PassMark	7,879	7,959+1%

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E3-1286 v3 uses the LGA1150 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E3-1585L v5 uses BGA1440 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.