Xeon E3-1535M v6 vs Core i7-8569U

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 v6 is positioned at rank 368 and the Core i7-8569U is on rank 191, so the Core i7-8569U 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 v6

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

5145%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

972%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

863%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

667%

#257

Xeon W-1290

MSRP: $498|Avg: $300

100%

#258

EPYC 9124

MSRP: $1083|Avg: $1083

100%

#260

EPYC 4584PX

MSRP: $1517|Avg: $1517

98%

#261

Xeon w3-2435

MSRP: $669|Avg: $790

98%

#263

Xeon 6710E

MSRP: $1565|Avg: $344

97%

#264

Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X

MSRP: $399|Avg: $180

97%

#368

Xeon E3-1535M v6

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-8569U

#179

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

361%

#180

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

355%

#181

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

326%

#182

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

325%

#183

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

322%

#185

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

311%

#186

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

298%

#187

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

297%

#188

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

289%

#191

Core i7-8569U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#194

Pentium Gold 4417U

MSRP: $161|Avg: N/A

100%

#195

Atom N475

MSRP: $75|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($0) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon E3-1535M v6 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Xeon E3-1535M v6	Core i7-8569U
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-8569U ($0), 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 ($0 less, NaN% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Xeon E3-1535M v6	Core i7-8569U
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E3-1535M v6 and Core i7-8569U

Xeon E3-1535M v6

The Xeon E3-1535M v6 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. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 8,077 points. Launch price was $623.

Core i7-8569U

The Core i7-8569U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 April 2019 (6 years ago). It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1528. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400, LPDDR3-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 8,135 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

Both the Xeon E3-1535M v6 and Core i7-8569U share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the Xeon E3-1535M v6 versus 4.7 GHz on the Core i7-8569U — a 11.2% clock advantage for the Core i7-8569U (base: 3.1 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Xeon E3-1535M v6 is built on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon E3-1535M v6 scores 8,077 against the Core i7-8569U's 8,135 — a 0.7% lead for the Core i7-8569U. L3 cache: 8 MB on the Xeon E3-1535M v6 vs 8 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Core i7-8569U.

Feature	Xeon E3-1535M v6	Core i7-8569U
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	4.2 GHz	4.7 GHz+12%
Base Clock	3.1 GHz+11%	2.8 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB	8 MB Intel® Smart Cache
L2 Cache	1 MB	—
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Kaby Lake (2016−2019)	—
PassMark	8,077	8,135

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E3-1535M v6 uses the BGA1440 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-8569U uses FCBGA1528 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.