Xeon E3-1515M v5 vs Core i5-10310U
Xeon E3-1515M v5
Core i5-10310U
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 E3-1515M v5 is positioned at rank 488 and the Core i5-10310U is on rank 566, so the Xeon E3-1515M v5 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon E3-1515M v5
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-10310U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E3-1515M v5 | Core i5-10310U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Skylake-H (2015−2016) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Comet Lake-U (2019−2020) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E3-1515M v5 | Core i5-10310U |
|---|---|---|
| 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 E3-1515M v5 and Core i5-10310U
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.
Core i5-10310U
The Core i5-10310U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 13 May 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Comet Lake-U (2019−2020) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 1.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1528. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 5,864 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon E3-1515M v5 and Core i5-10310U share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Xeon E3-1515M v5 versus 4.4 GHz on the Core i5-10310U — a 17.3% clock advantage for the Core i5-10310U (base: 2.8 GHz vs 1.7 GHz). The Xeon E3-1515M v5 uses the Skylake-H (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i5-10310U uses Comet Lake-U (2019−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E3-1515M v5 scores 5,925 against the Core i5-10310U's 5,864 — a 1% lead for the Xeon E3-1515M v5. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,017 vs 1,284, a 23.2% lead for the Core i5-10310U that directly translates to higher frame rates. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Xeon E3-1515M v5 vs 6 MB on the Core i5-10310U.
| Feature | Xeon E3-1515M v5 | Core i5-10310U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz | 4.4 GHz+19% |
| Base Clock | 2.8 GHz+65% | 1.7 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total)+33% | 6 MB |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 1 MB+300% |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Skylake-H (2015−2016) | Comet Lake-U (2019−2020) |
| PassMark | 5,925+1% | 5,864 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,017 | 1,284+26% |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E3-1515M v5 uses the BGA1440 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-10310U uses FCBGA1528 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-2133 memory speed. Both support up to 64 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes.
| Feature | Xeon E3-1515M v5 | Core i5-10310U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA1440 | FCBGA1528 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2133 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support VT-x, VT-d, EPT virtualization. Both include integrated graphics — Iris Pro Graphics P580 (Xeon E3-1515M v5) and UHD Graphics for 10th Gen (Core i5-10310U) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Xeon E3-1515M v5 targets Productivity, Core i5-10310U targets Business Laptop. Direct competitor: Xeon E3-1515M v5 rivals Core i7-6700HQ; Core i5-10310U rivals Ryzen 5 PRO 4650U.
| Feature | Xeon E3-1515M v5 | Core i5-10310U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Iris Pro Graphics P580 | UHD Graphics for 10th Gen |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | Productivity | Business Laptop |
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