Xeon E3-1515M v5
VS
Core i7-4770T

Xeon E3-1515M v5 vs Core i7-4770T

Intel

Xeon E3-1515M v5

4 Cores8 Thrd45 WWMax: 3.7 GHz2016
VS
Intel

Core i7-4770T

4 Cores8 Thrd45 WWMax: 3.7 GHz2013

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 E3-1515M v5 is positioned at rank 488 and the Core i7-4770T is on rank 716, so the Xeon E3-1515M 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 E3-1515M v5

#1
Xeon Platinum 8454H
MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A
7014%
#6
Xeon Gold 6240R
MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A
1324%
#10
Xeon 6337P
MSRP: $60|Avg: $5
1177%
#15
EPYC 9174F
MSRP: $194|Avg: $30
909%
#307
Xeon W-3323
MSRP: $949|Avg: $500
99%
#308
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX
MSRP: $1149|Avg: $100
98%
#309
Xeon W-2255
MSRP: $778|Avg: $350
98%
#310
Xeon Silver 4316
MSRP: $1126|Avg: $1200
98%
#488
Xeon E3-1515M v5
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
98%
#497
Xeon W-2123
MSRP: $294|Avg: $342
98%
#500
Xeon E3-1230 v2
MSRP: $215|Avg: $268
97%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-4770T

#1
Ryzen 9 7950X
MSRP: $194|Avg: $20
13310%
#2
Core i9-10900T
MSRP: $120|Avg: $5
12576%
#3
Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE
MSRP: $423|Avg: $5
9132%
#4
Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85
2751%
#5
Ryzen 9 9950X
MSRP: $649|Avg: $129
2179%
#6
Ryzen 5 8400F
MSRP: $303|Avg: $55
1906%
#7
Ryzen 7 PRO 2700
MSRP: $299|Avg: $60
1092%
#8
Ryzen 5 2600X
MSRP: $229|Avg: $55
1078%
#9
Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G
MSRP: $150|Avg: $60
981%
#10
Core Ultra 5 245KF
MSRP: $294|Avg: $189
981%
#11
Ryzen 5 5500
MSRP: $159|Avg: $85
970%
#12
Ryzen 5 3600
MSRP: $199|Avg: $80
944%
#13
Core i3-9100E
MSRP: $202|Avg: $30
931%
#14
Core Ultra 5 245K
MSRP: $319|Avg: $200
927%
#15
Core i3-8300T
MSRP: $138|Avg: $25
919%
#715
Core i3-4340
MSRP: $149|Avg: $50
100%
#716
Core i7-4770T
MSRP: $250|Avg: $39
100%
#717
Core i5-4690K
MSRP: $243|Avg: $101
100%
#718
Core i5-4670R
MSRP: $224|Avg: $29
100%
#719
Core i5-3340
MSRP: $182|Avg: $15
100%
#720
Core i7-4770
MSRP: $303|Avg: $50
99%
#721
Athlon II X3 440
MSRP: $75|Avg: $10
99%
#722
Core i3-4130T
MSRP: $124|Avg: $10
99%
#723
Celeron E3300
MSRP: $50|Avg: $10
99%
#724
Core i7-6700T
MSRP: $303|Avg: $60
99%
#725
Core i7-4790K
MSRP: $350|Avg: $93
98%
#726
Celeron E3400
MSRP: $53|Avg: $15
98%
#727
FX-4100
MSRP: $115|Avg: $20
98%
#728
Core i5-7440EQ
MSRP: $250|Avg: $30
98%
#729
Core i5-3350P
MSRP: $189|Avg: $25
97%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($0) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon E3-1515M v5 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.
InsightXeon E3-1515M v5Core i7-4770T
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($39)
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Skylake-H (2015−2016) / 14 nm)
🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-4770T ($39), however, is optimized for mixed workloads and gaming. For most users, it offers superior single-thread performance and responsiveness at a fraction of the cost ($39 less, Infinity% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.
InsightXeon E3-1515M v5Core i7-4770T
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($39)

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E3-1515M v5 and Core i7-4770T

Intel

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.

Intel

Core i7-4770T

The Core i7-4770T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 June 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 8192 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,854 points. Launch price was $610.

Processing Power

Both the Xeon E3-1515M v5 and Core i7-4770T share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Xeon E3-1515M v5 versus 3.7 GHz on the Core i7-4770T — identical boost frequencies (base: 2.8 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Xeon E3-1515M v5 uses the Skylake-H (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i7-4770T uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E3-1515M v5 scores 5,925 against the Core i7-4770T's 5,854 — a 1.2% lead for the Xeon E3-1515M v5. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Xeon E3-1515M v5 vs 8192 kB (total) on the Core i7-4770T.

FeatureXeon E3-1515M v5Core i7-4770T
Cores / Threads
4 / 8
4 / 8
Boost Clock
3.7 GHz
3.7 GHz
Base Clock
2.8 GHz+12%
2.5 GHz
L3 Cache
8 MB (total)
8192 kB (total)
L2 Cache
256 kB (per core)
256 kB (per core)
Process
14 nm-36%
22 nm
Architecture
Skylake-H (2015−2016)
Haswell (2013−2015)
PassMark
5,925+1%
5,854
Geekbench 6 Single
1,017
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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E3-1515M v5 uses the BGA1440 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-4770T uses LGA1150 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureXeon E3-1515M v5Core i7-4770T
Socket
BGA1440
LGA1150
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0
PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed
DDR4-2133
Max RAM Capacity
64 GB
RAM Channels
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
16
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon E3-1515M v5) / not specified (Core i7-4770T). The Xeon E3-1515M v5 includes integrated graphics (Iris Pro Graphics P580), while the Core i7-4770T requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Xeon E3-1515M v5 targets Productivity. Direct competitor: Xeon E3-1515M v5 rivals Core i7-6700HQ.

FeatureXeon E3-1515M v5Core i7-4770T
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
Iris Pro Graphics P580
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
VT-x, VT-d, EPT
Target Use
Productivity