Xeon E5-2695 v3 vs Xeon Platinum 8256

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.

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Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2695 v3

#119

Xeon 6505P

MSRP: $563|Avg: $563

106%

#130

EPYC 9115

MSRP: $726|Avg: $726

101%

#131

EPYC 74F3

MSRP: $913|Avg: $824

101%

#132

Xeon E5-2695 v3

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#143

Xeon W-1350P

MSRP: $311|Avg: $250

95%

#145

Xeon 6511P

MSRP: $815|Avg: $815

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8256

#115

Xeon W-1370

MSRP: $323|Avg: $323

106%

#119

Xeon 6505P

MSRP: $563|Avg: $563

104%

#128

Xeon Platinum 8256

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#130

EPYC 9115

MSRP: $726|Avg: $726

99%

#131

EPYC 74F3

MSRP: $913|Avg: $824

99%

#143

Xeon W-1350P

MSRP: $311|Avg: $250

94%

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 Xeon Platinum 8256 (2019) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4-2933, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon E5-2695 v3	Xeon Platinum 8256
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Haswell-EP (2014−2015) / 22 nm)	✨ Modern (Cascade Lake-SP (2018) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-2695 v3 (2014) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon E5-2695 v3	Xeon Platinum 8256
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.

Xeon E5-2695 v3 Benchmark Check

Xeon Platinum 8256 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5-2695 v3 and Xeon Platinum 8256

Xeon E5-2695 v3

The Xeon E5-2695 v3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture. It features 14 cores and 28 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 35 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 16,528 points. Launch price was $800.

Xeon Platinum 8256

The Xeon Platinum 8256 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 December 2018 (6 years ago). It is based on the Cascade Lake-SP (2018) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 16.5 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 16,787 points. Launch price was $7,007.

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Processing Power

The Xeon E5-2695 v3 packs 14 cores / 28 threads, while the Xeon Platinum 8256 offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Xeon E5-2695 v3 has 10 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the Xeon E5-2695 v3 versus 3.9 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8256 — a 16.7% clock advantage for the Xeon Platinum 8256 (base: 2.3 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Xeon E5-2695 v3 uses the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Xeon Platinum 8256 uses Cascade Lake-SP (2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2695 v3 scores 16,528 against the Xeon Platinum 8256's 16,787 — a 1.6% lead for the Xeon Platinum 8256. L3 cache: 35 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2695 v3 vs 16.5 MB (total) on the Xeon Platinum 8256.

Feature	Xeon E5-2695 v3	Xeon Platinum 8256
Cores / Threads	14 / 28+250%	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.3 GHz	3.9 GHz+18%
Base Clock	2.3 GHz	3.8 GHz+65%
L3 Cache	35 MB (total)+112%	16.5 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	1 MB (per core)+300%
Process	22 nm	14 nm-36%
Architecture	Haswell-EP (2014−2015)	Cascade Lake-SP (2018)
PassMark	16,528	16,787+2%

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5-2695 v3 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon Platinum 8256 uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.