Xeon E5-2630L v4
VS
Xeon D-1541

Xeon E5-2630L v4 vs Xeon D-1541

Intel

Xeon E5-2630L v4

10 Cores20 Thrd55 WWMax: 2.9 GHz2016
VS
Intel

Xeon D-1541

8 Cores16 Thrd45 WWMax: 2.7 GHz2015

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 E5-2630L v4 is positioned at rank 264 and the Xeon D-1541 is on rank 261, so the Xeon D-1541 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 E5-2630L v4

#1
Xeon Platinum 8454H
MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A
4171%
#6
Xeon Gold 6240R
MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A
787%
#10
Xeon 6337P
MSRP: $60|Avg: $5
700%
#15
EPYC 9174F
MSRP: $194|Avg: $30
540%
#219
Xeon D-1733NT
MSRP: $300|Avg: $300
99%
#220
Xeon 6520P
MSRP: $1295|Avg: $1295
99%
#221
Xeon Gold 6314U
MSRP: $2977|Avg: N/A
98%
#222
Xeon E-2478
MSRP: $568|Avg: $269
98%
#223
Xeon W-1390
MSRP: $494|Avg: $400
97%
#264
Xeon E5-2630L v4
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon D-1541

#1
Xeon Platinum 8454H
MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A
4158%
#6
Xeon Gold 6240R
MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A
785%
#10
Xeon 6337P
MSRP: $60|Avg: $5
698%
#15
EPYC 9174F
MSRP: $194|Avg: $30
539%
#219
Xeon D-1733NT
MSRP: $300|Avg: $300
99%
#220
Xeon 6520P
MSRP: $1295|Avg: $1295
99%
#221
Xeon Gold 6314U
MSRP: $2977|Avg: N/A
98%
#222
Xeon E-2478
MSRP: $568|Avg: $269
98%
#261
Xeon D-1541
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Xeon E5-2630L v4 leads in gaming performance. However, the Xeon D-1541 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.3% greater multi-core processing power.
InsightXeon E5-2630L v4Xeon D-1541
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower 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 (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightXeon E5-2630L v4Xeon D-1541
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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5-2630L v4 and Xeon D-1541

Intel

Xeon E5-2630L v4

The Xeon E5-2630L 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 10 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 25 MB. L2 cache: 2.5 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 9,966 points. Launch price was $612.

Intel

Xeon D-1541

The Xeon D-1541 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 November 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.7 GHz. L3 cache: 1.5 MB (per core). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1667. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 9,996 points. Launch price was $581.

Processing Power

The Xeon E5-2630L v4 packs 10 cores / 20 threads, while the Xeon D-1541 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon E5-2630L v4 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.9 GHz on the Xeon E5-2630L v4 versus 2.7 GHz on the Xeon D-1541 — a 7.1% clock advantage for the Xeon E5-2630L v4 (base: 1.8 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). Both are built on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture using a 14 nm process. In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2630L v4 scores 9,966 against the Xeon D-1541's 9,996 — a 0.3% lead for the Xeon D-1541. L3 cache: 25 MB on the Xeon E5-2630L v4 vs 1.5 MB (per core) on the Xeon D-1541.

FeatureXeon E5-2630L v4Xeon D-1541
Cores / Threads
10 / 20+25%
8 / 16
Boost Clock
2.9 GHz+7%
2.7 GHz
Base Clock
1.8 GHz
2.1 GHz+17%
L3 Cache
25 MB+1567%
1.5 MB (per core)
L2 Cache
2.5 MB+900%
256K (per core)
Process
14 nm
14 nm
Architecture
Broadwell (2015−2019)
Broadwell (2015−2019)
PassMark
9,966
9,996
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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5-2630L v4 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon D-1541 uses FCBGA1667 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureXeon E5-2630L v4Xeon D-1541
Socket
LGA2011
FCBGA1667
PCIe Generation
PCIe 4.0+33%
PCIe 3.0