Xeon E5-2637 v4 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 E5-2637 v4 is positioned at rank 398 and the Xeon E3-1505M v6 is on rank 401, so the Xeon E5-2637 v4 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 E5-2637 v4

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

5572%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

1052%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

935%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

722%

#269

Xeon Silver 4416+

MSRP: $1186|Avg: $1176

100%

#270

Xeon E-2176G

MSRP: $367|Avg: $405

99%

#271

EPYC 7401

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $450

99%

#274

EPYC 7313

MSRP: $1083|Avg: $764

96%

#398

Xeon E5-2637 v4

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#400

Xeon D-1537

MSRP: $470|Avg: $350

100%

#401

Xeon E3-1505M v6

MSRP: $434|Avg: N/A

100%

#402

Xeon E5-1630 v3

MSRP: $372|Avg: $299

99%

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

About PassMark

🏆 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 E5-2637 v4	Xeon E3-1505M v6
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($434)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-2637 v4 (2016) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon E5-2637 v4	Xeon E3-1505M v6
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ 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.

Xeon E5-2637 v4 Benchmark Check

Xeon E3-1505M v6 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5-2637 v4 and Xeon E3-1505M v6

Xeon E5-2637 v4

The Xeon E5-2637 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 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 10 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 135 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 7,460 points. Launch price was $996.

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.

⚡

Processing Power

Both the Xeon E5-2637 v4 and Xeon E3-1505M v6 share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Xeon E5-2637 v4 versus 4 GHz on the Xeon E3-1505M v6 — a 7.8% clock advantage for the Xeon E3-1505M v6 (base: 3.5 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Xeon E5-2637 v4 uses the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E3-1505M v6 uses Kaby Lake (2016−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2637 v4 scores 7,460 against the Xeon E3-1505M v6's 7,441 — a 0.3% lead for the Xeon E5-2637 v4. L3 cache: 10 MB on the Xeon E5-2637 v4 vs 8 MB on the Xeon E3-1505M v6.

Feature	Xeon E5-2637 v4	Xeon E3-1505M v6
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.7 GHz	4 GHz+8%
Base Clock	3.5 GHz+17%	3 GHz
L3 Cache	10 MB+25%	8 MB
L2 Cache	1 MB	1 MB
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Broadwell (2015−2019)	Kaby Lake (2016−2019)
PassMark	7,460	7,441

🧠

Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5-2637 v4 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.