Xeon E5-4657L v2 vs Xeon 6315P

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 E5-4657L v2 is positioned at rank 302 and the Xeon 6315P is on rank 871, so the Xeon E5-4657L v2 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 E5-4657L v2

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

4474%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

845%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

751%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

580%

#233

Xeon w5-2545

MSRP: $889|Avg: $1100

99%

#234

Xeon W-1250P

MSRP: $311|Avg: $311

99%

#302

Xeon E5-4657L v2

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#304

Xeon E5-2620 v4

MSRP: $417|Avg: $410

100%

#306

Xeon Silver 4108

MSRP: $417|Avg: $46

99%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon 6315P

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

20679%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

3904%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

3469%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

2680%

#490

EPYC 7H12

MSRP: $6950|Avg: $1340

100%

#491

EPYC 7742

MSRP: $6950|Avg: $800

99%

#492

Xeon Platinum 8352M

MSRP: $4471|Avg: $4471

99%

#493

Xeon Platinum 8570

MSRP: $9595|Avg: $9595

97%

#494

EPYC 9184X

MSRP: $4928|Avg: $3750

96%

#495

Xeon Platinum 8470

MSRP: $9359|Avg: $9359

96%

#496

Xeon E7-8857 v2

MSRP: $3838|Avg: $2995

94%

#497

Xeon Gold 6148

MSRP: $3072|Avg: $290

94%

#871

Xeon 6315P

MSRP: $1166|Avg: $160

100%

#877

Xeon E5-2630 v4

MSRP: $1171|Avg: $130

97%

#878

Xeon X5687

MSRP: $552|Avg: $189

97%

#881

Xeon E5-2430L

MSRP: $551|Avg: $250

96%

#886

Xeon X3460

MSRP: $316|Avg: $25

93%

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 6315P (2025) utilizes Intel 7 nm technology and DDR5-4800, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon E5-4657L v2	Xeon 6315P
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($160)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm)	✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) / Intel 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-4657L v2 (2014) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3-800, DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600, DDR3-1866, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon E5-4657L v2	Xeon 6315P
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($160)

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 E5-4657L v2 Benchmark Check

Xeon 6315P Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5-4657L v2 and Xeon 6315P

Xeon E5-4657L v2

The Xeon E5-4657L v2 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 115 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-800, DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600, DDR3-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 11,613 points. Launch price was $800.

Xeon 6315P

The Xeon 6315P is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 February 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 11,721 points. Launch price was $213.

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Processing Power

The Xeon E5-4657L v2 packs 12 cores / 24 threads, while the Xeon 6315P offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Xeon E5-4657L v2 has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.9 GHz on the Xeon E5-4657L v2 versus 4.5 GHz on the Xeon 6315P — a 43.2% clock advantage for the Xeon 6315P (base: 2.4 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Xeon 6315P is built on the Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon E5-4657L v2 scores 11,613 against the Xeon 6315P's 11,721 — a 0.9% lead for the Xeon 6315P. L3 cache: 30 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Xeon E5-4657L v2 vs 12 MB (total) on the Xeon 6315P.

Feature	Xeon E5-4657L v2	Xeon 6315P
Cores / Threads	12 / 24+200%	4 / 4
Boost Clock	2.9 GHz	4.5 GHz+55%
Base Clock	2.4 GHz	2.8 GHz+17%
L3 Cache	30 MB Intel® Smart Cache+150%	12 MB (total)
L2 Cache	—	1.25 MB (per core)
Process	22 nm	Intel 7 nm-68%
Architecture	—	Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025)
PassMark	11,613	11,721

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5-4657L v2 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon 6315P uses LGA1700 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.