Xeon E3-1535M v5 vs Core i7-7820EQ

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 i7-7820EQ is on rank 889, so the Xeon E3-1535M 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 E3-1535M v5

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

5557%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

1049%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

932%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

720%

#269

Xeon Silver 4416+

MSRP: $1186|Avg: $1176

100%

#270

Xeon E-2176G

MSRP: $367|Avg: $405

99%

#271

EPYC 7401

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $450

99%

#396

Xeon E3-1535M v5

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#399

Xeon D-1537

MSRP: $470|Avg: $350

100%

#401

Xeon E3-1505M v6

MSRP: $434|Avg: N/A

99%

#402

Xeon E5-1630 v3

MSRP: $372|Avg: $299

99%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-7820EQ

#877

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1485%

#878

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1463%

#879

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1343%

#880

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1337%

#881

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1325%

#883

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1279%

#884

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1227%

#885

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1225%

#886

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1192%

#889

Core i7-7820EQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $378

100%

#890

Celeron 7305

MSRP: $128|Avg: $107

100%

#891

E-300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $20

99%

#892

Core i7-7820HK

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

99%

#895

Pentium B940

MSRP: $134|Avg: $11

99%

#896

Core i5-8305G

MSRP: $350|Avg: $350

98%

#897

Celeron 6305

MSRP: $107|Avg: $80

98%

#900

Core i7-8705G

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

97%

#902

Pentium Dual Core T2410

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

96%

#903

FX-8800P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Core i7-7820EQ (2017) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR3L-1600, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon E3-1535M v5	Core i7-7820EQ
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($378)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Skylake-H (2015−2016) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E3-1535M v5 (2015) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR3, DDR4, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon E3-1535M v5	Core i7-7820EQ
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($378)

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.

Xeon E3-1535M v5 Benchmark Check

Core i7-7820EQ Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E3-1535M v5 and Core i7-7820EQ

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 i7-7820EQ

The Core i7-7820EQ 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. Max frequency: 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3L-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 7,470 points. Launch price was $378.

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Processing Power

Both the Xeon E3-1535M v5 and Core i7-7820EQ share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Xeon E3-1535M v5 versus 3.1 GHz on the Core i7-7820EQ — a 20.3% clock advantage for the Xeon E3-1535M v5. The Xeon E3-1535M v5 uses the Skylake-H (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i7-7820EQ uses Kaby Lake (2016−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E3-1535M v5 scores 7,480 against the Core i7-7820EQ's 7,470 — a 0.1% lead for the Xeon E3-1535M v5. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Xeon E3-1535M v5 vs 8 MB on the Core i7-7820EQ.

Feature	Xeon E3-1535M v5	Core i7-7820EQ
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.8 GHz+23%	3.1 GHz
Base Clock	2.9 GHz	—
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)	8 MB
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	1 MB+300%
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Skylake-H (2015−2016)	Kaby Lake (2016−2019)
PassMark	7,480	7,470