
Xeon E3-1535M v5 vs Xeon E-2224G

Xeon E3-1535M v5

Xeon E-2224G
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 Xeon E-2224G is on rank 393, so the Xeon E-2224G offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon E3-1535M v5
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E-2224G
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E3-1535M v5 | Xeon E-2224G |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Skylake-H (2015−2016) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E3-1535M v5 | Xeon E-2224G |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Xeon E-2224G

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.

Xeon E-2224G
The Xeon E-2224G is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 29 May 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 71 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 7,551 points. Launch price was $213.
Processing Power
The Xeon E3-1535M v5 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, matching the Xeon E-2224G's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Xeon E3-1535M v5 versus 4.7 GHz on the Xeon E-2224G — a 21.2% clock advantage for the Xeon E-2224G (base: 2.9 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Xeon E3-1535M v5 uses the Skylake-H (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E-2224G uses Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E3-1535M v5 scores 7,480 against the Xeon E-2224G's 7,551 — a 0.9% lead for the Xeon E-2224G. Both processors carry 8 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Xeon E3-1535M v5 | Xeon E-2224G |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.8 GHz | 4.7 GHz+24% |
| Base Clock | 2.9 GHz | 3.5 GHz+21% |
| 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 | 7,480 | 7,551 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E3-1535M v5 uses the BGA1440 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E-2224G uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E3-1535M v5 | Xeon E-2224G |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA1440 | LGA1151 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
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