Xeon E5-2685 v3 vs Xeon Gold 6128
Xeon E5-2685 v3
Xeon Gold 6128
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 E5-2685 v3 is positioned at rank 250 and the Xeon Gold 6128 is on rank 252, so the Xeon E5-2685 v3 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2685 v3
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6128
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5-2685 v3 | Xeon Gold 6128 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($2,090) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell-EP (2014−2015) / 22 nm) | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5-2685 v3 | Xeon Gold 6128 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($2,090) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 E5-2685 v3 and Xeon Gold 6128
Xeon E5-2685 v3
The Xeon E5-2685 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 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011-3. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 12,944 points. Launch price was $800.
Xeon Gold 6128
The Xeon Gold 6128 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 25 April 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 19.25 MB. L2 cache: 6 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 115 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 12,887 points. Launch price was $1,697.
Processing Power
The Xeon E5-2685 v3 packs 12 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6128 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon E5-2685 v3 has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the Xeon E5-2685 v3 versus 3.7 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6128 — a 11.4% clock advantage for the Xeon Gold 6128 (base: 2.6 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Xeon E5-2685 v3 uses the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Xeon Gold 6128 uses Skylake (server) (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2685 v3 scores 12,944 against the Xeon Gold 6128's 12,887 — a 0.4% lead for the Xeon E5-2685 v3. L3 cache: 30 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2685 v3 vs 19.25 MB on the Xeon Gold 6128.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2685 v3 | Xeon Gold 6128 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 12 / 12+100% | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 3.3 GHz | 3.7 GHz+12% |
| Base Clock | 2.6 GHz | 3.4 GHz+31% |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB (total)+56% | 19.25 MB |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 6 MB+2300% |
| Process | 22 nm | 14 nm-36% |
| Architecture | Haswell-EP (2014−2015) | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) |
| PassMark | 12,944 | 12,887 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5-2685 v3 uses the LGA2011-3 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon Gold 6128 uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2685 v3 | Xeon Gold 6128 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2011-3 | LGA3647 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+67% | PCIe 3.0 |
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