
Xeon E5-2629 V3

Xeon D-1715TER
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 E5-2629 V3 is positioned at rank 313 and the Xeon D-1715TER is on rank 314, so the Xeon E5-2629 V3 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2629 V3
Performance Per Dollar Xeon D-1715TER
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5-2629 V3 | Xeon D-1715TER |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell-EP (2014−2015) / 22 nm) | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake-D (2022−2023) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5-2629 V3 | Xeon D-1715TER |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 E5-2629 V3 and Xeon D-1715TER

Xeon E5-2629 V3
The Xeon E5-2629 V3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 20 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011-3. Thermal design power (TDP): 85 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4 1866 MHz Quad-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 9,139 points. Launch price was $800.

Xeon D-1715TER
The Xeon D-1715TER is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Ice Lake-D (2022−2023) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 10 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2227. Thermal design power (TDP): 50 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 9,104 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Xeon E5-2629 V3 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon D-1715TER offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Xeon E5-2629 V3 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Xeon E5-2629 V3 versus 3.5 GHz on the Xeon D-1715TER — a 9% clock advantage for the Xeon D-1715TER (base: 2.4 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Xeon E5-2629 V3 uses the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Xeon D-1715TER uses Ice Lake-D (2022−2023) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2629 V3 scores 9,139 against the Xeon D-1715TER's 9,104 — a 0.4% lead for the Xeon E5-2629 V3. L3 cache: 20 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2629 V3 vs 10 MB (total) on the Xeon D-1715TER.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2629 V3 | Xeon D-1715TER |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16+100% | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz | 3.5 GHz+9% |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 20 MB (total)+100% | 10 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core)+400% |
| Process | 22 nm | 10 nm-55% |
| Architecture | Haswell-EP (2014−2015) | Ice Lake-D (2022−2023) |
| PassMark | 9,139 | 9,104 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5-2629 V3 uses the LGA2011-3 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon D-1715TER uses FCBGA2227 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2629 V3 | Xeon D-1715TER |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2011-3 | FCBGA2227 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
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