Xeon E5-4648 V3 vs Core i3-1315UE

Xeon E5-4648 V3

12 Cores24 Thrd105 WWMax: 2.2 GHz2015

Core i3-1315UE

6 Cores8 Thrd15 WWMax: 4.5 GHz2023

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon E5-4648 V3

12 / 24

9,061

+0.6%

9,003

0.0%

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 E5-4648 V3 is positioned at rank 240 and the Core i3-1315UE is on rank 718, so the Xeon E5-4648 V3 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-4648 V3

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

3876%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

732%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

650%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

502%

#210

EPYC 8224P

MSRP: $855|Avg: $1048

99%

#214

Xeon 6521P

MSRP: $1250|Avg: $1250

97%

#215

Xeon E-2456

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $289

97%

#240

Xeon E5-4648 V3

MSRP: $169|Avg: $45

100%

#250

Xeon E5-2685 v3

MSRP: $2090|Avg: N/A

97%

#255

Ryzen 3 PRO 1200

MSRP: $109|Avg: $80

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-1315UE

#706

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1017%

#707

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1002%

#708

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

920%

#709

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

915%

#710

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

907%

#712

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

876%

#713

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

840%

#714

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

839%

#715

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

816%

#718

Core i3-1315UE

MSRP: $312|Avg: $250

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Core i3-1315UE (2023) utilizes 10 nm technology and **DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel**, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon E5-4648 V3	Core i3-1315UE
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($45)	⚠️ Higher cost ($250)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Haswell-EP (2014−2015) / 22 nm)	✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-U (2023) / 10 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-4648 V3 (2015) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR4-1866, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon E5-4648 V3	Core i3-1315UE
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+459%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($45)	⚠️ Higher cost ($250)

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 E5-4648 V3 Benchmark Check

Core i3-1315UE Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5-4648 V3 and Core i3-1315UE

Xeon E5-4648 V3

The Xeon E5-4648 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 1.7 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011-3. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 9,061 points. Launch price was $800.

Core i3-1315UE

The Core i3-1315UE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-U (2023) architecture. It features 6 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 1.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 10 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 9,003 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The Xeon E5-4648 V3 packs 12 cores / 24 threads, while the Core i3-1315UE offers 6 cores / 8 threads — the Xeon E5-4648 V3 has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.2 GHz on the Xeon E5-4648 V3 versus 4.5 GHz on the Core i3-1315UE — a 68.7% clock advantage for the Core i3-1315UE (base: 1.7 GHz vs 1.2 GHz). The Xeon E5-4648 V3 uses the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Core i3-1315UE uses Raptor Lake-U (2023) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-4648 V3 scores 9,061 against the Core i3-1315UE's 9,003 — a 0.6% lead for the Xeon E5-4648 V3. L3 cache: 30 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-4648 V3 vs 10 MB (total) on the Core i3-1315UE.

Feature	Xeon E5-4648 V3	Core i3-1315UE
Cores / Threads	12 / 24+100%	6 / 8
Boost Clock	2.2 GHz	4.5 GHz+105%
Base Clock	1.7 GHz+42%	1.2 GHz
L3 Cache	30 MB (total)+200%	10 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	1.25 MB (per core)+400%
Process	22 nm	10 nm-55%
Architecture	Haswell-EP (2014−2015)	Raptor Lake-U (2023)
PassMark	9,061	9,003
Geekbench 6 Single	—	2,000
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	2,100

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5-4648 V3 uses the LGA2011-3 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Core i3-1315UE uses FCBGA1744 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon E5-4648 V3	Core i3-1315UE
Socket	LGA2011-3	FCBGA1744
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 5.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR5-5200
Max RAM Capacity	—	96 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	20

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E5-4648 V3) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i3-1315UE). The Core i3-1315UE includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics), while the Xeon E5-4648 V3 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-1315UE targets Mainstream Laptop.

Feature	Xeon E5-4648 V3	Core i3-1315UE
Integrated GPU	—	Yes
IGPU Model	—	Intel UHD Graphics
Unlocked	—	No
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	—	VT-x, VT-d
Target Use	—	Mainstream Laptop

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Value Analysis

The Xeon E5-4648 V3 launched at $169 MSRP, while the Core i3-1315UE debuted at $312. At current prices ($45 vs $250), the Xeon E5-4648 V3 is $205 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E5-4648 V3 delivers 201.4 pts/$ vs 36.0 pts/$ for the Core i3-1315UE — making the Xeon E5-4648 V3 the 139.3% better value option.