Xeon E3-1545M v5 vs Core i5-1035G4

Xeon E3-1545M v5

4 Cores8 Thrd45 WWMax: 3.8 GHz2016

Core i5-1035G4

4 Cores8 Thrd15 WWMax: 3.7 GHz2019

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon E3-1545M v5

4 / 8

7,640

0.0%

7,658

+0.2%

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 E3-1545M v5 is positioned at rank 771 and the Core i5-1035G4 is on rank 791, so the Xeon E3-1545M 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 E3-1545M v5

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

15804%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

2984%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

2651%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

2048%

#445

Xeon Gold 6338N

MSRP: $3200|Avg: $3200

100%

#446

Xeon Gold 5117

MSRP: $1286|Avg: $300

100%

#447

EPYC 73F3

MSRP: $3521|Avg: $2100

100%

#448

EPYC 9384X

MSRP: $5529|Avg: $4157

99%

#449

EPYC 8534P

MSRP: $5529|Avg: $5529

99%

#450

EPYC 9565

MSRP: $10486|Avg: $8233

98%

#450

EPYC 7663

MSRP: $6366|Avg: $6366

98%

#452

EPYC 9755

MSRP: $12984|Avg: $10931

97%

#454

Xeon Platinum 8368

MSRP: $7214|Avg: $429

97%

#771

Xeon E3-1545M v5

MSRP: $581|Avg: $636

100%

#775

Xeon E5-2407 v2

MSRP: $250|Avg: $39

100%

#782

Xeon X3440

MSRP: $215|Avg: $16

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-1035G4

#779

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1184%

#780

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1167%

#781

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1071%

#782

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1066%

#783

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1056%

#785

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1020%

#786

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

978%

#787

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

977%

#788

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

950%

#791

Core i5-1035G4

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#795

Core i3-1115G4E

MSRP: $213|Avg: $47

99%

#797

Celeron M 900

MSRP: $86|Avg: $10

99%

#800

Celeron B815

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

98%

#801

Celeron B810

MSRP: $86|Avg: $86

98%

#803

Core i7-1365UE

MSRP: $429|Avg: $429

98%

#805

3020e

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

97%

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 i5-1035G4 (2019) utilizes 10 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon E3-1545M v5	Core i5-1035G4
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($636)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Skylake-H (2015−2016) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Ice Lake (Client) (2019) / 10 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E3-1545M v5 (2016) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR3, DDR4, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon E3-1545M v5	Core i5-1035G4
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($636)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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 E3-1545M v5 Benchmark Check

Core i5-1035G4 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E3-1545M v5 and Core i5-1035G4

Xeon E3-1545M v5

The Xeon E3-1545M 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 2.9 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: 7,640 points. Launch price was $679.

Core i5-1035G4

The Core i5-1035G4 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 August 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Ice Lake (Client) (2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1526. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,658 points. Launch price was $320.

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Processing Power

Both the Xeon E3-1545M v5 and Core i5-1035G4 share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Xeon E3-1545M v5 versus 3.7 GHz on the Core i5-1035G4 — a 2.7% clock advantage for the Xeon E3-1545M v5 (base: 2.9 GHz vs 1.1 GHz). The Xeon E3-1545M v5 uses the Skylake-H (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i5-1035G4 uses Ice Lake (Client) (2019) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E3-1545M v5 scores 7,640 against the Core i5-1035G4's 7,658 — a 0.2% lead for the Core i5-1035G4. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Xeon E3-1545M v5 vs 6 MB (total) on the Core i5-1035G4.

Feature	Xeon E3-1545M v5	Core i5-1035G4
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.8 GHz+3%	3.7 GHz
Base Clock	2.9 GHz+164%	1.1 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)+33%	6 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	256K (per core)
Process	14 nm	10 nm-29%
Architecture	Skylake-H (2015−2016)	Ice Lake (Client) (2019)
PassMark	7,640	7,658
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	4,332
Geekbench 6 Single	—	922
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	2,919

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E3-1545M v5 uses the BGA1440 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-1035G4 uses FCBGA1526 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon E3-1545M v5	Core i5-1035G4
Socket	BGA1440	FCBGA1526
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR4-3200, LPDDR4-3733
Max RAM Capacity	—	64 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E3-1545M v5) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-1035G4). The Core i5-1035G4 includes integrated graphics (Iris Plus Graphics G4), while the Xeon E3-1545M v5 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-1035G4 targets Ultra-portable laptops. Direct competitor: Core i5-1035G4 rivals Ryzen 5 3500U.