Xeon E5-2658 V3 vs Core i5-1240U

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This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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 E5-2658 V3

#196

Xeon 6515P

MSRP: $740|Avg: $886

102%

#201

Xeon Gold 6248R

MSRP: $2700|Avg: N/A

101%

#205

Xeon E5-2658 V3

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#210

EPYC 8224P

MSRP: $855|Avg: $1048

98%

#214

Xeon 6521P

MSRP: $1250|Avg: $1250

96%

#215

Xeon E-2456

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $289

96%

#218

Xeon Gold 5512U

MSRP: $1230|Avg: N/A

93%

#219

Xeon D-1733NT

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

92%

#220

Xeon 6520P

MSRP: $1295|Avg: $1295

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-1240U

#153

Core i7-1370P

MSRP: $438|Avg: $280

105%

#158

Core i9-13900H

MSRP: $617|Avg: N/A

103%

#161

Core Ultra 7 268V

MSRP: $450|Avg: $400

101%

#162

Core Ultra 7 256V

MSRP: $450|Avg: $350

100%

#164

Core i5-1240U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#167

Core Ultra 7 258V

MSRP: $450|Avg: $400

97%

#169

Core i7-1280P

MSRP: $482|Avg: $482

96%

#173

Core Ultra 5 238V

MSRP: $454|Avg: $454

93%

#176

Core i9-13900HK

MSRP: $697|Avg: N/A

90%

#178

Core i7-1360P

MSRP: $480|Avg: $280

89%

#179

Core i7-1260P

MSRP: $432|Avg: $432

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Core i5-1240U (2022) utilizes Intel 7 nm technology and DDR4, DDR5, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon E5-2658 V3	Core i5-1240U
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 (Alder Lake-U (2022) / Intel 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-2658 V3 (2014) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR4-2133, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon E5-2658 V3	Core i5-1240U
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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5-2658 V3 and Core i5-1240U

Xeon E5-2658 V3

The Xeon E5-2658 V3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011-3. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 13,487 points. Launch price was $800.

Core i5-1240U

The Core i5-1240U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 23 February 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Alder Lake-U (2022) architecture. It features 10 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1781. Thermal design power (TDP): 9.5 MB + 12 MB. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 13,387 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The Xeon E5-2658 V3 packs 12 cores / 24 threads, while the Core i5-1240U offers 10 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon E5-2658 V3 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.9 GHz on the Xeon E5-2658 V3 versus 4.4 GHz on the Core i5-1240U — a 41.1% clock advantage for the Core i5-1240U (base: 2.2 GHz vs 1.1 GHz). The Xeon E5-2658 V3 uses the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Core i5-1240U uses Alder Lake-U (2022) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2658 V3 scores 13,487 against the Core i5-1240U's 13,387 — a 0.7% lead for the Xeon E5-2658 V3. L3 cache: 30 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2658 V3 vs 12 MB (total) on the Core i5-1240U.

Feature	Xeon E5-2658 V3	Core i5-1240U
Cores / Threads	12 / 24+20%	10 / 12
Boost Clock	2.9 GHz	4.4 GHz+52%
Base Clock	2.2 GHz+100%	1.1 GHz
L3 Cache	30 MB (total)+150%	12 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	1.25 MB (per core)+400%
Process	22 nm	Intel 7 nm-68%
Architecture	Haswell-EP (2014−2015)	Alder Lake-U (2022)
PassMark	13,487	13,387
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,650

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5-2658 V3 uses the LGA2011-3 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Core i5-1240U uses FCBGA1781 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon E5-2658 V3	Core i5-1240U
Socket	LGA2011-3	FCBGA1781
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 5.0
Max RAM Speed	—	LPDDR5-5200
Max RAM Capacity	—	64 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	14

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E5-2658 V3) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-1240U). The Core i5-1240U includes integrated graphics (Iris Xe Graphics 80EU), while the Xeon E5-2658 V3 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-1240U targets Thin & Light Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i5-1240U rivals Ryzen 5 5600U.