Xeon E3-1535M v5 vs Core i5-8400H
Xeon E3-1535M v5
Core i5-8400H
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 E3-1535M v5 is positioned at rank 396 and the Core i5-8400H is on rank 142, so the Core i5-8400H offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon E3-1535M v5
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-8400H
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E3-1535M v5 | Core i5-8400H |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E3-1535M v5 | Core i5-8400H |
|---|---|---|
| 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 E3-1535M v5 and Core i5-8400H
Xeon E3-1535M v5
The Xeon E3-1535M v5 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 27 October 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Skylake-H (2015−2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 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: 7,480 points. Launch price was $623.
Core i5-8400H
The Core i5-8400H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 April 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,456 points. Launch price was $250.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon E3-1535M v5 and Core i5-8400H share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Xeon E3-1535M v5 versus 4.2 GHz on the Core i5-8400H — a 10% clock advantage for the Core i5-8400H (base: 2.9 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Xeon E3-1535M v5 uses the Skylake-H (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i5-8400H uses Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E3-1535M v5 scores 7,480 against the Core i5-8400H's 7,456 — a 0.3% lead for the Xeon E3-1535M v5. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Xeon E3-1535M v5 vs 12 MB (total) on the Core i5-8400H.
| Feature | Xeon E3-1535M v5 | Core i5-8400H |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 3.8 GHz | 4.2 GHz+11% |
| Base Clock | 2.9 GHz+16% | 2.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total) | 12 MB (total)+50% |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Skylake-H (2015−2016) | Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) |
| PassMark | 7,480 | 7,456 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 4,657 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,493 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 4,963 |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the BGA1440 socket with PCIe 3.0.
| Feature | Xeon E3-1535M v5 | Core i5-8400H |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA1440 | BGA1440 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4 2666 MHz |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E3-1535M v5) / true (Core i5-8400H). The Core i5-8400H includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 630), while the Xeon E3-1535M v5 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-8400H targets Mobile.
| Feature | Xeon E3-1535M v5 | Core i5-8400H |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | true |
| Target Use | — | Mobile |
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