Xeon E5-2667 vs Xeon D-1537
Xeon E5-2667
Xeon D-1537
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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 E5-2667 is positioned at rank 991 and the Xeon D-1537 is on rank 399, so the Xeon D-1537 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2667
Performance Per Dollar Xeon D-1537
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5-2667 | Xeon D-1537 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($31) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($350) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5-2667 | Xeon D-1537 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+1029%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($31) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($350) |
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 E5-2667 and Xeon D-1537
Xeon E5-2667
The Xeon E5-2667 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 6 March 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 15360 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 7,442 points. Launch price was $714.
Xeon D-1537
The Xeon D-1537 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 1.7 GHz, with boost up to 2.3 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): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 7,444 points. Launch price was $470.
Processing Power
The Xeon E5-2667 packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon D-1537 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon D-1537 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Xeon E5-2667 versus 2.3 GHz on the Xeon D-1537 — a 41.4% clock advantage for the Xeon E5-2667 (base: 2.9 GHz vs 1.7 GHz). The Xeon E5-2667 uses the Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Xeon D-1537 uses Broadwell (2015−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2667 scores 7,442 against the Xeon D-1537's 7,444 — a 0% lead for the Xeon D-1537. L3 cache: 15360 kB (total) on the Xeon E5-2667 vs 1.5 MB (per core) on the Xeon D-1537.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2667 | Xeon D-1537 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 8 / 16+33% |
| Boost Clock | 3.5 GHz+52% | 2.3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.9 GHz+71% | 1.7 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 15360 kB (total)+900% | 1.5 MB (per core) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 14 nm-56% |
| Architecture | Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) | Broadwell (2015−2019) |
| PassMark | 7,442 | 7,444 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5-2667 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Xeon D-1537 uses FCBGA1667 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2667 | Xeon D-1537 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2011 | FCBGA1667 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3 1600 MHz | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 384 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 4 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 40 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: true (Xeon E5-2667) / not specified (Xeon D-1537). Primary use case: Xeon E5-2667 targets Server.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2667 | Xeon D-1537 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | true | — |
| Target Use | Server | — |
Value Analysis
The Xeon E5-2667 launched at $1552 MSRP, while the Xeon D-1537 debuted at $470. At current prices ($31 vs $350), the Xeon E5-2667 is $319 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E5-2667 delivers 240.1 pts/$ vs 21.3 pts/$ for the Xeon D-1537 — making the Xeon E5-2667 the 167.4% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2667 | Xeon D-1537 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1552 | $470-70% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $31-91% | $350 |
| Performance per Dollar | 240.1+1027% | 21.3 |
| Release Date | 2012 | 2015 |
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