Xeon E3-1585L v5 vs Core i5-8259U

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 E3-1585L v5 is positioned at rank 375 and the Core i5-8259U is on rank 209, so the Core i5-8259U 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 E3-1585L v5

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

5222%

#2

Xeon W-11855M

MSRP: $450|Avg: $200

97%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

986%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

876%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

677%

#260

EPYC 4584PX

MSRP: $1517|Avg: $1517

100%

#261

Xeon w3-2435

MSRP: $669|Avg: $790

100%

#263

Xeon 6710E

MSRP: $1565|Avg: $344

99%

#264

Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X

MSRP: $399|Avg: $180

98%

#266

EPYC 7C13

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $2000

96%

#375

Xeon E3-1585L v5

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#388

Xeon E-2234

MSRP: $250|Avg: $136

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-8259U

#57

Ryzen AI 9 365

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

96%

#197

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

374%

#198

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

369%

#199

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

338%

#200

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

337%

#201

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

334%

#203

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

322%

#204

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

309%

#205

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

309%

#206

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

300%

#209

Core i5-8259U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Core i5-8259U (2018) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon E3-1585L v5	Core i5-8259U
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Skylake-H (2015−2016) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-U (2018−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E3-1585L 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 E3-1585L v5	Core i5-8259U
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.

Xeon E3-1585L v5 Benchmark Check

Core i5-8259U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E3-1585L v5 and Core i5-8259U

Xeon E3-1585L v5

The Xeon E3-1585L 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 3 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 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: DDR3L,LPDDR3 1600 MHz, DDR4 2133 MHz at 1.2V. Passmark benchmark score: 7,959 points. Launch price was $445.

Core i5-8259U

The Core i5-8259U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 5 April 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-U (2018−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 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: FCBGA1528. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,843 points. Launch price was $320.

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Processing Power

Both the Xeon E3-1585L v5 and Core i5-8259U share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Xeon E3-1585L v5 versus 3.8 GHz on the Core i5-8259U — a 2.7% clock advantage for the Core i5-8259U (base: 3 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Xeon E3-1585L v5 uses the Skylake-H (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i5-8259U uses Coffee Lake-U (2018−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E3-1585L v5 scores 7,959 against the Core i5-8259U's 7,843 — a 1.5% lead for the Xeon E3-1585L v5. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Xeon E3-1585L v5 vs 6 MB (total) on the Core i5-8259U.

Feature	Xeon E3-1585L v5	Core i5-8259U
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.7 GHz	3.8 GHz+3%
Base Clock	3 GHz+30%	2.3 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)	Coffee Lake-U (2018−2019)
PassMark	7,959+1%	7,843

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E3-1585L v5 uses the BGA1440 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Core i5-8259U uses FCBGA1528 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.