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Xeon E3-1505L v6
Xeon E3-1515M v5
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 E3-1505L v6 is positioned at rank 490 and the Xeon E3-1515M v5 is on rank 488, so the Xeon E3-1515M v5 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon E3-1505L v6
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E3-1515M v5
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E3-1505L v6 | Xeon E3-1515M v5 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Skylake-H (2015−2016) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E3-1505L v6 | Xeon E3-1515M v5 |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E3-1505L v6 and Xeon E3-1515M v5
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.
Xeon E3-1515M v5
The Xeon E3-1515M v5 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 January 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Skylake-H (2015−2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 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: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 5,925 points. Launch price was $489.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon E3-1505L v6 and Xeon E3-1515M v5 share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.2 GHz on the Xeon E3-1505L v6 versus 3.7 GHz on the Xeon E3-1515M v5 — a 50.8% clock advantage for the Xeon E3-1515M v5. The Xeon E3-1505L v6 uses the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E3-1515M v5 uses Skylake-H (2015−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E3-1505L v6 scores 5,882 against the Xeon E3-1515M v5's 5,925 — a 0.7% lead for the Xeon E3-1515M v5. L3 cache: 8 MB on the Xeon E3-1505L v6 vs 8 MB (total) on the Xeon E3-1515M v5.
| Feature | Xeon E3-1505L v6 | Xeon E3-1515M v5 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 2.2 GHz | 3.7 GHz+68% |
| Base Clock | — | 2.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB | 8 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Kaby Lake (2016−2019) | Skylake-H (2015−2016) |
| PassMark | 5,882 | 5,925 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,017 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E3-1505L v6) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon E3-1515M v5). The Xeon E3-1515M v5 includes integrated graphics (Iris Pro Graphics P580), while the Xeon E3-1505L v6 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Xeon E3-1515M v5 targets Productivity. Direct competitor: Xeon E3-1515M v5 rivals Core i7-6700HQ.
| Feature | Xeon E3-1505L v6 | Xeon E3-1515M v5 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Iris Pro Graphics P580 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | — | Productivity |
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