Xeon E5-2623 v4 vs Xeon E3-1286L v3

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 E5-2623 v4 is positioned at rank 427 and the Xeon E3-1286L v3 is on rank 424, so the Xeon E3-1286L v3 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 E5-2623 v4

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

6052%

#4

Xeon W-11865MLE

MSRP: $467|Avg: $350

99%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

1143%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

1015%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

784%

#281

EPYC 7402P

MSRP: $1280|Avg: $1090

100%

#282

Xeon w5-3525

MSRP: $1339|Avg: $1392

99%

#283

Xeon W-1290T

MSRP: $546|Avg: $494

98%

#284

Xeon D-1581

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

96%

#285

Xeon w5-3535X

MSRP: $1699|Avg: N/A

95%

#427

Xeon E5-2623 v4

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E3-1286L v3

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

5998%

#4

Xeon W-11865MLE

MSRP: $467|Avg: $350

98%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

1132%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

1006%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

777%

#281

EPYC 7402P

MSRP: $1280|Avg: $1090

99%

#282

Xeon w5-3525

MSRP: $1339|Avg: $1392

98%

#283

Xeon W-1290T

MSRP: $546|Avg: $494

97%

#284

Xeon D-1581

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

95%

#424

Xeon E3-1286L v3

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#425

Xeon E5-4620 v2

MSRP: $273|Avg: $30

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Xeon E3-1286L v3 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Xeon E5-2623 v4 in both compute-intensive tasks (0.9% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Xeon E5-2623 v4	Xeon E3-1286L v3
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Xeon E5-2623 v4	Xeon E3-1286L v3
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 E5-2623 v4 Benchmark Check

Xeon E3-1286L v3 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5-2623 v4 and Xeon E3-1286L v3

Xeon E5-2623 v4

The Xeon E5-2623 v4 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 June 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 10 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 85 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 6,868 points. Launch price was $444.

Xeon E3-1286L v3

The Xeon E3-1286L v3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3L-1333, DDR3L-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 6,929 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

Both the Xeon E5-2623 v4 and Xeon E3-1286L v3 share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Xeon E5-2623 v4 versus 4 GHz on the Xeon E3-1286L v3 — a 22.2% clock advantage for the Xeon E3-1286L v3 (base: 2.6 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Xeon E5-2623 v4 is built on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2623 v4 scores 6,868 against the Xeon E3-1286L v3's 6,929 — a 0.9% lead for the Xeon E3-1286L v3. L3 cache: 10 MB on the Xeon E5-2623 v4 vs 8 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Xeon E3-1286L v3.

Feature	Xeon E5-2623 v4	Xeon E3-1286L v3
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.2 GHz	4 GHz+25%
Base Clock	2.6 GHz	3.2 GHz+23%
L3 Cache	10 MB+25%	8 MB Intel® Smart Cache
L2 Cache	1 MB	—
Process	14 nm-36%	22 nm
Architecture	Broadwell (2015−2019)	—
PassMark	6,868	6,929

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5-2623 v4 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E3-1286L v3 uses LGA1150 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.