Xeon E5-4655 v3 vs Core i5-1135G7

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 E5-4655 v3 is positioned at rank 717 and the Core i5-1135G7 is on rank 688, so the Core i5-1135G7 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 E5-4655 v3

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

13809%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

2607%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

2316%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

1790%

#419

Xeon 6736P

MSRP: $3351|Avg: $3351

99%

#420

EPYC 9655P

MSRP: $10811|Avg: $7958

99%

#421

EPYC 9554P

MSRP: $7104|Avg: $3052

98%

#423

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX

MSRP: $6499|Avg: $3444

97%

#424

Xeon W-2155

MSRP: $1440|Avg: $150

96%

#717

Xeon E5-4655 v3

MSRP: $623|Avg: $150

100%

#718

Xeon E3-1220 v6

MSRP: $372|Avg: $80

100%

#719

Xeon E5-2623 v3

MSRP: $444|Avg: $50

100%

#722

Xeon E5-2620

MSRP: $360|Avg: $89

98%

#728

Xeon E5-2609 v3

MSRP: $306|Avg: $306

97%

#730

Xeon Bronze 3106

MSRP: $395|Avg: $395

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-1135G7

#676

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

963%

#677

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

949%

#678

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

871%

#679

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

867%

#680

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

859%

#682

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

830%

#683

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

796%

#684

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

794%

#685

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

773%

#688

Core i5-1135G7

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#695

Processor N95

MSRP: $160|Avg: $80

98%

#699

Athlon Silver 3050e

MSRP: $100|Avg: $60

98%

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 i5-1135G7 (2020) utilizes 10 nm SuperFin technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon E5-4655 v3	Core i5-1135G7
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($150)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Haswell-EP (2014−2015) / 22 nm)	✨ Modern (Tiger Lake-UP3 (2020−2021) / 10 nm SuperFin)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-4655 v3 (2015) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR4, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon E5-4655 v3	Core i5-1135G7
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($150)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5-4655 v3 and Core i5-1135G7

Xeon E5-4655 v3

The Xeon E5-4655 v3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 135 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 9,377 points. Launch price was $800.

Core i5-1135G7

The Core i5-1135G7 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 September 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Tiger Lake-UP3 (2020−2021) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm SuperFin process technology. Socket: FCBGA1449. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 9,414 points. Launch price was $309.

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Processing Power

The Xeon E5-4655 v3 packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Core i5-1135G7 offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Xeon E5-4655 v3 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Xeon E5-4655 v3 versus 4.2 GHz on the Core i5-1135G7 — a 27% clock advantage for the Core i5-1135G7 (base: 2.9 GHz vs 1.5 GHz). The Xeon E5-4655 v3 uses the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Core i5-1135G7 uses Tiger Lake-UP3 (2020−2021) (10 nm SuperFin). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-4655 v3 scores 9,377 against the Core i5-1135G7's 9,414 — a 0.4% lead for the Core i5-1135G7. L3 cache: 30 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-4655 v3 vs 8 MB (total) on the Core i5-1135G7.

Feature	Xeon E5-4655 v3	Core i5-1135G7
Cores / Threads	6 / 12+50%	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.2 GHz	4.2 GHz+31%
Base Clock	2.9 GHz+93%	1.5 GHz
L3 Cache	30 MB (total)+275%	8 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	1.25 MB (per core)+400%
Process	22 nm	10 nm SuperFin-55%
Architecture	Haswell-EP (2014−2015)	Tiger Lake-UP3 (2020−2021)
PassMark	9,377	9,414
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	5,183
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,592
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	4,495

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5-4655 v3 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Core i5-1135G7 uses FCBGA1449 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon E5-4655 v3	Core i5-1135G7
Socket	LGA2011	FCBGA1449
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+25%	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR4-3200, LPDDR4x-4267
Max RAM Capacity	—	64 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E5-4655 v3) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-1135G7). The Core i5-1135G7 includes integrated graphics (Iris Xe Graphics (80 EU)), while the Xeon E5-4655 v3 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-1135G7 targets Productivity. Direct competitor: Core i5-1135G7 rivals Ryzen 5 5500U.