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Xeon E3-1505M v6
Xeon D-1537
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 E3-1505M v6 is positioned at rank 401 and the Xeon D-1537 is on rank 399, so the Xeon D-1537 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E3-1505M v6
Performance Per Dollar Xeon D-1537
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E3-1505M v6 | Xeon D-1537 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($434) | ✅ More affordable ($350) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E3-1505M v6 | Xeon D-1537 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+24%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($434) | ✅ More affordable ($350) |
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 E3-1505M v6 and Xeon D-1537
Xeon E3-1505M v6
The Xeon E3-1505M 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. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,441 points. Launch price was $623.
Xeon D-1537
The Xeon D-1537 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 November 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 1.7 GHz, with boost up to 2.3 GHz. L3 cache: 1.5 MB (per core). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1667. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 7,444 points. Launch price was $470.
Processing Power
The Xeon E3-1505M v6 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon D-1537 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon D-1537 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Xeon E3-1505M v6 versus 2.3 GHz on the Xeon D-1537 — a 54% clock advantage for the Xeon E3-1505M v6 (base: 3 GHz vs 1.7 GHz). The Xeon E3-1505M v6 uses the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon D-1537 uses Broadwell (2015−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E3-1505M v6 scores 7,441 against the Xeon D-1537's 7,444 — a 0% lead for the Xeon D-1537. L3 cache: 8 MB on the Xeon E3-1505M v6 vs 1.5 MB (per core) on the Xeon D-1537.
| Feature | Xeon E3-1505M v6 | Xeon D-1537 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 8 / 16+100% |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz+74% | 2.3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz+76% | 1.7 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB+433% | 1.5 MB (per core) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Kaby Lake (2016−2019) | Broadwell (2015−2019) |
| PassMark | 7,441 | 7,444 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E3-1505M v6 uses the BGA1440 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon D-1537 uses FCBGA1667 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E3-1505M v6 | Xeon D-1537 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA1440 | FCBGA1667 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
Value Analysis
The Xeon E3-1505M v6 launched at $434 MSRP, while the Xeon D-1537 debuted at $470.
| Feature | Xeon E3-1505M v6 | Xeon D-1537 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $434-8% | $470 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $350 |
| Release Date | 2017 | 2015 |
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