Xeon E3-1565L v5 vs Core i5-8260U

Xeon E3-1565L v5

4 Cores8 Thrd35 WWMax: 3.5 GHz2016

Core i5-8260U

4 Cores8 Thrd1 WWMax: 3.9 GHz2019

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon E3-1565L v5

4 / 8

7,325

+0.1%

7,316

0.0%

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 E3-1565L v5 is positioned at rank 993 and the Core i5-8260U is on rank 239, so the Core i5-8260U 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 E3-1565L v5

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

44030%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

8313%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

7386%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

5706%

#537

Xeon Platinum 8180

MSRP: $10009|Avg: $2363

81%

#538

Xeon Platinum 8280M

MSRP: $10009|Avg: $6223

80%

#539

Xeon Platinum 8280

MSRP: $10009|Avg: $2940

78%

#993

Xeon E3-1565L v5

MSRP: $1552|Avg: $120

100%

#994

Xeon L5640

MSRP: $996|Avg: N/A

99%

#995

Xeon E5-4627 v2

MSRP: $2061|Avg: $70

97%

#996

Xeon L5335

MSRP: $380|Avg: $18

97%

#997

Xeon E-2144G

MSRP: $2090|Avg: $389

95%

#998

Xeon X5675

MSRP: $1440|Avg: $22

94%

#999

Xeon Phi 7210

MSRP: $1881|Avg: $150

82%

#1000

Xeon D-1567

MSRP: $2702|Avg: $230

82%

#1001

Xeon E-2126G

MSRP: $2702|Avg: $230

82%

#1004

Xeon D-1531

MSRP: $2057|Avg: $250

79%

#1005

Xeon 5130

MSRP: $316|Avg: $10

79%

#1007

Xeon E5-4640 v3

MSRP: $2859|Avg: $300

77%

#1008

Xeon E5440

MSRP: $690|Avg: $37

73%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-8260U

#64

Ryzen AI Max PRO 390

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

98%

#227

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

401%

#228

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

395%

#229

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

363%

#230

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

361%

#231

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

358%

#233

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

346%

#234

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

331%

#235

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

331%

#236

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

322%

#239

Core i5-8260U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

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 i5-8260U (2019) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon E3-1565L v5	Core i5-8260U
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($120)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Skylake-H (2015−2016) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Coffee Lake (2017−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E3-1565L v5 (2016) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR3L,LPDDR3 1600 MHz, DDR4 2133 MHz at 1.2V, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon E3-1565L v5	Core i5-8260U
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($120)	✅ 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 E3-1565L v5 Benchmark Check

Core i5-8260U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E3-1565L v5 and Core i5-8260U

Xeon E3-1565L v5

The Xeon E3-1565L v5 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 31 May 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Skylake-H (2015−2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3L,LPDDR3 1600 MHz, DDR4 2133 MHz at 1.2V. Passmark benchmark score: 7,325 points. Launch price was $417.

Core i5-8260U

The Core i5-8260U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 21 August 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1528. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,316 points. Launch price was $297.

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Processing Power

Both the Xeon E3-1565L v5 and Core i5-8260U share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Xeon E3-1565L v5 versus 3.9 GHz on the Core i5-8260U — a 10.8% clock advantage for the Core i5-8260U (base: 2.5 GHz vs 1.6 GHz). The Xeon E3-1565L v5 uses the Skylake-H (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i5-8260U uses Coffee Lake (2017−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E3-1565L v5 scores 7,325 against the Core i5-8260U's 7,316 — a 0.1% lead for the Xeon E3-1565L v5. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Xeon E3-1565L v5 vs 6 MB on the Core i5-8260U.

Feature	Xeon E3-1565L v5	Core i5-8260U
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.5 GHz	3.9 GHz+11%
Base Clock	2.5 GHz+56%	1.6 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)+33%	6 MB
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	1 MB+300%
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Skylake-H (2015−2016)	Coffee Lake (2017−2019)
PassMark	7,325	7,316

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E3-1565L v5 uses the BGA1440 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Core i5-8260U uses FCBGA1528 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.