CPU
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Xeon E5-2663 V3
Xeon 6315P
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 E5-2663 V3 is positioned at rank 289 and the Xeon 6315P is on rank 871, so the Xeon E5-2663 V3 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2663 V3
Performance Per Dollar Xeon 6315P
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5-2663 V3 | Xeon 6315P |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($160) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell-EP (2014−2015) / 22 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5-2663 V3 | Xeon 6315P |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($160) |
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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5-2663 V3 and Xeon 6315P
Xeon E5-2663 V3
The Xeon E5-2663 V3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture. It features 10 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 25 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: 11,777 points. Launch price was $800.
Xeon 6315P
The Xeon 6315P is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 February 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 11,721 points. Launch price was $213.
Processing Power
The Xeon E5-2663 V3 packs 10 cores / 20 threads, while the Xeon 6315P offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Xeon E5-2663 V3 has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Xeon E5-2663 V3 versus 4.5 GHz on the Xeon 6315P — a 25% clock advantage for the Xeon 6315P (base: 2.8 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Xeon E5-2663 V3 uses the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Xeon 6315P uses Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2663 V3 scores 11,777 against the Xeon 6315P's 11,721 — a 0.5% lead for the Xeon E5-2663 V3. L3 cache: 25 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2663 V3 vs 12 MB (total) on the Xeon 6315P.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2663 V3 | Xeon 6315P |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 10 / 20+150% | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.5 GHz | 4.5 GHz+29% |
| Base Clock | 2.8 GHz | 2.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 25 MB (total)+108% | 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) | Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) |
| PassMark | 11,777 | 11,721 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5-2663 V3 uses the LGA2011-3 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon 6315P uses LGA1700 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2663 V3 | Xeon 6315P |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2011-3 | LGA1700 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
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