Xeon E5-4640 v3 vs Xeon D-1567
Xeon E5-4640 v3
Xeon D-1567
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 E5-4640 v3 is positioned at rank 1007 and the Xeon D-1567 is on rank 1000, so the Xeon D-1567 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-4640 v3
Performance Per Dollar Xeon D-1567
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5-4640 v3 | Xeon D-1567 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($300) | ✅ More affordable ($230) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell-EP (2014−2015) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5-4640 v3 | Xeon D-1567 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+31%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($300) | ✅ More affordable ($230) |
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 E5-4640 v3 and Xeon D-1567
Xeon E5-4640 v3
The Xeon E5-4640 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 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 10,372 points. Launch price was $800.
Xeon D-1567
The Xeon D-1567 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 February 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.7 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): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 10,447 points. Launch price was $1,069.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon E5-4640 v3 and Xeon D-1567 share an identical 12-core/24-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.6 GHz on the Xeon E5-4640 v3 versus 2.7 GHz on the Xeon D-1567 — a 3.8% clock advantage for the Xeon D-1567 (base: 1.9 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Xeon E5-4640 v3 uses the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Xeon D-1567 uses Broadwell (2015−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-4640 v3 scores 10,372 against the Xeon D-1567's 10,447 — a 0.7% lead for the Xeon D-1567. L3 cache: 30 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-4640 v3 vs 1.5 MB (per core) on the Xeon D-1567.
| Feature | Xeon E5-4640 v3 | Xeon D-1567 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 12 / 24 | 12 / 24 |
| Boost Clock | 2.6 GHz | 2.7 GHz+4% |
| Base Clock | 1.9 GHz | 2.1 GHz+11% |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB (total)+1900% | 1.5 MB (per core) |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 22 nm | 14 nm-36% |
| Architecture | Haswell-EP (2014−2015) | Broadwell (2015−2019) |
| PassMark | 10,372 | 10,447 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 750 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 7,000 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5-4640 v3 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon D-1567 uses FCBGA1667 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E5-4640 v3 | Xeon D-1567 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2011 | FCBGA1667 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+67% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-1866 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 768 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 4 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 40 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: Yes (Xeon E5-4640 v3) / not specified (Xeon D-1567).
| Feature | Xeon E5-4640 v3 | Xeon D-1567 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | Yes | — |
Value Analysis
The Xeon E5-4640 v3 launched at $2859 MSRP, while the Xeon D-1567 debuted at $2702. At current prices ($300 vs $230), the Xeon D-1567 is $70 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E5-4640 v3 delivers 34.6 pts/$ vs 45.4 pts/$ for the Xeon D-1567 — making the Xeon D-1567 the 27.1% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon E5-4640 v3 | Xeon D-1567 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2859 | $2702-5% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $300 | $230-23% |
| Performance per Dollar | 34.6 | 45.4+31% |
| Release Date | 2015 | 2016 |
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