Xeon E3-1545M v5 vs Core i7-5950HQ
Xeon E3-1545M v5
Core i7-5950HQ
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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 i7-5950HQ is on rank 274, so the Core i7-5950HQ offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon E3-1545M v5
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-5950HQ
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E3-1545M v5 | Core i7-5950HQ |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | Balanced gaming performance | Balanced 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) | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell-H (2015) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E3-1545M v5 | Core i7-5950HQ |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($636) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 E3-1545M v5 and Core i7-5950HQ
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 i7-5950HQ
The Core i7-5950HQ is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 June 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell-H (2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1364. Thermal design power (TDP): 47 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 7,667 points. Launch price was $623.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon E3-1545M v5 and Core i7-5950HQ share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Xeon E3-1545M v5 versus 3.8 GHz on the Core i7-5950HQ — identical boost frequencies (base: 2.9 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The Xeon E3-1545M v5 uses the Skylake-H (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i7-5950HQ uses Broadwell-H (2015) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E3-1545M v5 scores 7,640 against the Core i7-5950HQ's 7,667 — a 0.4% lead for the Core i7-5950HQ. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Xeon E3-1545M v5 vs 6 MB (total) on the Core i7-5950HQ.
| Feature | Xeon E3-1545M v5 | Core i7-5950HQ |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 3.8 GHz | 3.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.9 GHz | 2.9 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total)+33% | 6 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Skylake-H (2015−2016) | Broadwell-H (2015) |
| PassMark | 7,640 | 7,667 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E3-1545M v5 uses the BGA1440 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-5950HQ uses BGA1364 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E3-1545M v5 | Core i7-5950HQ |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA1440 | BGA1364 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
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