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Xeon E5-2608L V3
Xeon E7330
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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 E5-2608L V3 is positioned at rank 450 and the Xeon E7330 is on rank 86, so the Xeon E7330 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2608L V3
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E7330
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5-2608L V3 | Xeon E7330 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($60) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell-EP (2014−2015) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5-2608L V3 | Xeon E7330 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($60) |
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 E5-2608L V3 and Xeon E7330
Xeon E5-2608L V3
The Xeon E5-2608L V3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture. It features 6 cores and 6 threads. Max frequency: 2 GHz. L3 cache: 15 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011-3. Thermal design power (TDP): 52 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 6,415 points. Launch price was $800.
Xeon E7330
The Xeon E7330 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. Base frequency: 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB L2 Cache. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA604. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 6,491 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Xeon E5-2608L V3 is built on the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2608L V3 scores 6,415 against the Xeon E7330's 6,491 — a 1.2% lead for the Xeon E7330. L3 cache: 15 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2608L V3 vs 6 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon E7330.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2608L V3 | Xeon E7330 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 6 | — |
| Boost Clock | 2 GHz | — |
| Base Clock | — | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 15 MB (total)+150% | 6 MB L2 Cache |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | — |
| Process | 22 nm-66% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Haswell-EP (2014−2015) | — |
| PassMark | 6,415 | 6,491+1% |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5-2608L V3 uses the LGA2011-3 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E7330 uses PGA604 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2608L V3 | Xeon E7330 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2011-3 | PGA604 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
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