Xeon E5-1630 v3 vs Xeon E3-1505M v6

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 E5-1630 v3 is positioned at rank 402 and the Xeon E3-1505M v6 is on rank 401, so the Xeon E3-1505M 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 E5-1630 v3

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

5600%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

1057%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

939%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

726%

#270

Xeon E-2176G

MSRP: $367|Avg: $405

100%

#271

EPYC 7401

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $450

99%

#274

EPYC 7313

MSRP: $1083|Avg: $764

97%

#275

Xeon w5-2455X

MSRP: $1039|Avg: $1049

96%

#276

Xeon w3-2425

MSRP: $529|Avg: $529

96%

#402

Xeon E5-1630 v3

MSRP: $372|Avg: $299

100%

#416

Xeon E3-1276 v3

MSRP: $213|Avg: $244

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E3-1505M v6

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

5585%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

1055%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

937%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

724%

#270

Xeon E-2176G

MSRP: $367|Avg: $405

100%

#271

EPYC 7401

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $450

99%

#274

EPYC 7313

MSRP: $1083|Avg: $764

97%

#275

Xeon w5-2455X

MSRP: $1039|Avg: $1049

96%

#276

Xeon w3-2425

MSRP: $529|Avg: $529

95%

#401

Xeon E3-1505M v6

MSRP: $434|Avg: N/A

100%

#402

Xeon E5-1630 v3

MSRP: $372|Avg: $299

100%

#416

Xeon E3-1276 v3

MSRP: $213|Avg: $244

95%

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 Xeon E3-1505M v6 (2017) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon E5-1630 v3	Xeon E3-1505M v6
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($299)	⚠️ Higher cost ($434)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Haswell-EP (2014−2015) / 22 nm)	✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-1630 v3 (2014) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR4-1333, DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon E5-1630 v3	Xeon E3-1505M v6
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+45%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($299)	⚠️ Higher cost ($434)

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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5-1630 v3 and Xeon E3-1505M v6

Xeon E5-1630 v3

The Xeon E5-1630 v3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 10 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 140 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1333, DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 7,421 points. Launch price was $800.

Xeon E3-1505M v6

The Xeon E3-1505M 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. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,441 points. Launch price was $623.

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Processing Power

Both the Xeon E5-1630 v3 and Xeon E3-1505M v6 share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Xeon E5-1630 v3 versus 4 GHz on the Xeon E3-1505M v6 — a 5.1% clock advantage for the Xeon E3-1505M v6 (base: 3.7 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Xeon E5-1630 v3 uses the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Xeon E3-1505M v6 uses Kaby Lake (2016−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-1630 v3 scores 7,421 against the Xeon E3-1505M v6's 7,441 — a 0.3% lead for the Xeon E3-1505M v6. L3 cache: 10 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-1630 v3 vs 8 MB on the Xeon E3-1505M v6.

Feature	Xeon E5-1630 v3	Xeon E3-1505M v6
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.8 GHz	4 GHz+5%
Base Clock	3.7 GHz+23%	3 GHz
L3 Cache	10 MB (total)+25%	8 MB
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	1 MB+300%
Process	22 nm	14 nm-36%
Architecture	Haswell-EP (2014−2015)	Kaby Lake (2016−2019)
PassMark	7,421	7,441

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5-1630 v3 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon E3-1505M v6 uses BGA1440 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.