Xeon E5-1620 vs Xeon E3-1505L v6

Xeon E5-1620

4 Cores8 Thrd130 WWMax: 3.8 GHz2012

Xeon E3-1505L v6

4 Cores8 Thrd25 WWMax: 2.2 GHz2017

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon E5-1620

4 / 8

5,848

0.0%

5,882

+0.6%

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 E5-1620 is positioned at rank 953 and the Xeon E3-1505L v6 is on rank 490, so the Xeon E3-1505L v6 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 E5-1620

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

31441%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

5936%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

5274%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

4074%

#529

Xeon Max 9480

MSRP: $12980|Avg: $12980

97%

#530

Xeon E5-2689 v4

MSRP: $2723|Avg: $100

95%

#531

EPYC 7543

MSRP: $10257|Avg: $468

93%

#532

Xeon Platinum 8368Q

MSRP: $7719|Avg: $7719

92%

#533

Xeon Gold 6250

MSRP: $3400|Avg: $2000

91%

#534

Xeon E5-2699 v4

MSRP: $4115|Avg: $400

91%

#953

Xeon E5-1620

MSRP: $885|Avg: $70

100%

#955

Xeon E5462

MSRP: $342|Avg: $45

98%

#958

Xeon E5-4650 v2

MSRP: $1723|Avg: $48

96%

#959

Xeon E5-1620 v4

MSRP: $1166|Avg: $160

95%

#963

Xeon E5-2660

MSRP: $1329|Avg: $65

92%

#964

Xeon E5-2667 v3

MSRP: $2057|Avg: $150

92%

#966

Xeon E3110

MSRP: $214|Avg: $158

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E3-1505L v6

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

7066%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

1334%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

1185%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

916%

#307

Xeon W-3323

MSRP: $949|Avg: $500

100%

#308

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX

MSRP: $1149|Avg: $100

99%

#309

Xeon W-2255

MSRP: $778|Avg: $350

98%

#310

Xeon Silver 4316

MSRP: $1126|Avg: $1200

98%

#311

Xeon w7-3545

MSRP: $2039|Avg: $2039

97%

#490

Xeon E3-1505L v6

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#492

Xeon W-2223

MSRP: $294|Avg: $330

99%

#496

Xeon E3-1280 v3

MSRP: $250|Avg: $44

99%

#497

Xeon W-2123

MSRP: $294|Avg: $342

99%

#500

Xeon E3-1230 v2

MSRP: $215|Avg: $268

98%

#505

Xeon D-1521

MSRP: $199|Avg: $241

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 Xeon E3-1505L v6 (2017) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR3L-1600, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon E5-1620	Xeon E3-1505L v6
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($70)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge-E (2011−2013) / 32 nm)	✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-1620 (2012) relies on 32 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon E5-1620	Xeon E3-1505L v6
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($70)	✅ 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 E5-1620 Benchmark Check

Xeon E3-1505L v6 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5-1620 and Xeon E3-1505L v6

Xeon E5-1620

The Xeon E5-1620 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 6 March 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge-E (2011−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 10240 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,848 points. Launch price was $313.

Xeon E3-1505L v6

The Xeon E3-1505L 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. Max frequency: 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: DDR3L-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 5,882 points. Launch price was $433.

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Processing Power

Both the Xeon E5-1620 and Xeon E3-1505L v6 share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Xeon E5-1620 versus 2.2 GHz on the Xeon E3-1505L v6 — a 53.3% clock advantage for the Xeon E5-1620. The Xeon E5-1620 uses the Sandy Bridge-E (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Xeon E3-1505L v6 uses Kaby Lake (2016−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-1620 scores 5,848 against the Xeon E3-1505L v6's 5,882 — a 0.6% lead for the Xeon E3-1505L v6. L3 cache: 10240 kB (total) on the Xeon E5-1620 vs 8 MB on the Xeon E3-1505L v6.

Feature	Xeon E5-1620	Xeon E3-1505L v6
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.8 GHz+73%	2.2 GHz
Base Clock	3.6 GHz	—
L3 Cache	10240 kB (total)+25%	8 MB
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	1 MB+300%
Process	32 nm	14 nm-56%
Architecture	Sandy Bridge-E (2011−2013)	Kaby Lake (2016−2019)
PassMark	5,848	5,882
Cinebench R23 Multi	3,469	—
Geekbench 6 Single	612	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	2,250	—