Xeon E3-1505L v6 vs Core i7-3940XM

CPU

GPU

Xeon E3-1505L v6

4 Cores8 Thrd25 WWMax: 2.2 GHz2017

Core i7-3940XM

4 Cores8 Thrd55 WWMax: 3.9 GHz2012

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon E3-1505L v6

4 / 8

5,882

0.0%

5,957

+1.3%

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 E3-1505L v6 is positioned at rank 490 and the Core i7-3940XM is on rank 936, so the Xeon E3-1505L v6 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 E3-1505L v6

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

7066%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

1334%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

1185%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

916%

#307

Xeon W-3323

MSRP: $949|Avg: $500

100%

#308

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX

MSRP: $1149|Avg: $100

99%

#309

Xeon W-2255

MSRP: $778|Avg: $350

98%

#310

Xeon Silver 4316

MSRP: $1126|Avg: $1200

98%

#311

Xeon w7-3545

MSRP: $2039|Avg: $2039

97%

#490

Xeon E3-1505L v6

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#492

Xeon W-2223

MSRP: $294|Avg: $330

99%

#496

Xeon E3-1280 v3

MSRP: $250|Avg: $44

99%

#497

Xeon W-2123

MSRP: $294|Avg: $342

99%

#500

Xeon E3-1230 v2

MSRP: $215|Avg: $268

98%

#505

Xeon D-1521

MSRP: $199|Avg: $241

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-3940XM

#924

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1694%

#925

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1669%

#926

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1532%

#927

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1525%

#928

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1511%

#930

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1460%

#931

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1400%

#932

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1397%

#933

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1360%

#936

Core i7-3940XM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#939

FX-7600P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

98%

#940

Athlon II M300

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

98%

#944

Athlon Neo X2 L335

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

96%

#945

Core i7-3610QE

MSRP: $315|Avg: $105

96%

#948

A8-8600P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

95%

#950

FX-9800P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

95%

#951

Celeron 1020E

MSRP: $86|Avg: $20

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Xeon E3-1505L v6 (2017) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR3L-1600, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon E3-1505L v6	Core i7-3940XM
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-3940XM (2012) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon E3-1505L v6	Core i7-3940XM
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 E3-1505L v6 Benchmark Check

Core i7-3940XM Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

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Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

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Valorant

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Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E3-1505L v6 and Core i7-3940XM

Xeon E3-1505L v6

The Xeon E3-1505L v6 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Max frequency: 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: DDR3L-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 5,882 points. Launch price was $433.

Core i7-3940XM

The Core i7-3940XM is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 September 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,957 points. Launch price was $1,096.

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Processing Power

Both the Xeon E3-1505L v6 and Core i7-3940XM share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.2 GHz on the Xeon E3-1505L v6 versus 3.9 GHz on the Core i7-3940XM — a 55.7% clock advantage for the Core i7-3940XM. The Xeon E3-1505L v6 uses the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i7-3940XM uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E3-1505L v6 scores 5,882 against the Core i7-3940XM's 5,957 — a 1.3% lead for the Core i7-3940XM. L3 cache: 8 MB on the Xeon E3-1505L v6 vs 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-3940XM.

Feature	Xeon E3-1505L v6	Core i7-3940XM
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	2.2 GHz	3.9 GHz+77%
Base Clock	—	3 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB	8 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	256K (per core)
Process	14 nm-36%	22 nm
Architecture	Kaby Lake (2016−2019)	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
PassMark	5,882	5,957+1%
Geekbench 6 Single	—	720

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E3-1505L v6) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i7-3940XM). The Core i7-3940XM includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 4000), while the Xeon E3-1505L v6 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-3940XM targets Extreme Performance Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i7-3940XM rivals A10-5750M.