Xeon E3-1515M v5 vs Xeon E-2104G
Xeon E3-1515M v5
Xeon E-2104G
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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 Xeon E-2104G is on rank 476, so the Xeon E-2104G offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon E3-1515M v5
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E-2104G
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E3-1515M v5 | Xeon E-2104G |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($109) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Skylake-H (2015−2016) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E3-1515M v5 | Xeon E-2104G |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($109) |
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 Xeon E-2104G
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.
Xeon E-2104G
The Xeon E-2104G is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 12 July 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 5,858 points. Launch price was $193.
Processing Power
The Xeon E3-1515M v5 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, matching the Xeon E-2104G's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Xeon E3-1515M v5 versus 3.2 GHz on the Xeon E-2104G — a 14.5% clock advantage for the Xeon E3-1515M v5 (base: 2.8 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Xeon E3-1515M v5 uses the Skylake-H (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E-2104G uses Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E3-1515M v5 scores 5,925 against the Xeon E-2104G's 5,858 — a 1.1% lead for the Xeon E3-1515M v5. Both processors carry 8 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Xeon E3-1515M v5 | Xeon E-2104G |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz+16% | 3.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.8 GHz | 3.2 GHz+14% |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total) | 8 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Skylake-H (2015−2016) | Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) |
| PassMark | 5,925+1% | 5,858 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,017 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E3-1515M v5 uses the BGA1440 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E-2104G uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E3-1515M v5 | Xeon E-2104G |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA1440 | LGA1151 |
| 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 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon E3-1515M v5) / not specified (Xeon E-2104G). The Xeon E3-1515M v5 includes integrated graphics (Iris Pro Graphics P580), while the Xeon E-2104G 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 E3-1515M v5 | Xeon E-2104G |
|---|---|---|
| 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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