Xeon E5-4660 v3
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Core i5-1335U

Xeon E5-4660 v3 vs Core i5-1335U

Intel

Xeon E5-4660 v3

14 Cores28 Thrd120 WWMax: 2.9 GHz2015
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Intel

Core i5-1335U

10 Cores12 Thrd15 WWMax: 4.6 GHz2023

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.

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 E5-4660 v3

#171
Xeon W-2140B
MSRP: $294|Avg: $99
104%
#176
Xeon 6325P
MSRP: $281|Avg: $281
103%
#178
Xeon Silver 4510
MSRP: $563|Avg: $563
102%
#179
Xeon W-3223
MSRP: $294|Avg: $294
102%
#182
EPYC Embedded 8224P
MSRP: $855|Avg: $1048
101%
#186
Xeon E5-4660 v3
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#187
Xeon Gold 5520+
MSRP: $1083|Avg: $764
100%
#188
EPYC 8124P
MSRP: $639|Avg: $639
100%
#196
Xeon 6515P
MSRP: $740|Avg: $886
97%
#201
Xeon Gold 6248R
MSRP: $2700|Avg: N/A
96%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-1335U

#158
Core i9-13900H
MSRP: $617|Avg: N/A
107%
#161
Core Ultra 7 268V
MSRP: $450|Avg: $400
106%
#162
Core Ultra 7 256V
MSRP: $450|Avg: $350
105%
#167
Core Ultra 7 258V
MSRP: $450|Avg: $400
102%
#169
Core i7-1280P
MSRP: $482|Avg: $482
100%
#170
Core i5-1335U
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#173
Core Ultra 5 238V
MSRP: $454|Avg: $454
97%
#176
Core i9-13900HK
MSRP: $697|Avg: N/A
94%
#178
Core i7-1360P
MSRP: $480|Avg: $280
93%
#179
Core i7-1260P
MSRP: $432|Avg: $432
93%
#184
Core Ultra 7 266V
MSRP: $520|Avg: $520
89%
#185
Ryzen 7 5825C
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
88%
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 Core i5-1335U (2023) utilizes Intel 7 nm technology and DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR4x-4267, providing a fundamental performance advantage.
InsightXeon E5-4660 v3Core i5-1335U
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Haswell-EP (2014−2015) / 22 nm)
✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-U (2023) / Intel 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-4660 v3 (2015) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR4, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.
InsightXeon E5-4660 v3Core i5-1335U
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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5-4660 v3 and Core i5-1335U

Intel

Xeon E5-4660 v3

The Xeon E5-4660 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 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 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. Passmark benchmark score: 14,167 points. Launch price was $800.

Intel

Core i5-1335U

The Core i5-1335U 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 10 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 1.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR4x-4267. Passmark benchmark score: 14,093 points. Launch price was $340.

Processing Power

The Xeon E5-4660 v3 packs 14 cores / 28 threads, while the Core i5-1335U offers 10 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon E5-4660 v3 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.9 GHz on the Xeon E5-4660 v3 versus 4.6 GHz on the Core i5-1335U — a 45.3% clock advantage for the Core i5-1335U (base: 2.1 GHz vs 1.3 GHz). The Xeon E5-4660 v3 uses the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Core i5-1335U uses Raptor Lake-U (2023) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-4660 v3 scores 14,167 against the Core i5-1335U's 14,093 — a 0.5% lead for the Xeon E5-4660 v3. L3 cache: 35 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-4660 v3 vs 12 MB (total) on the Core i5-1335U.

FeatureXeon E5-4660 v3Core i5-1335U
Cores / Threads
14 / 28+40%
10 / 12
Boost Clock
2.9 GHz
4.6 GHz+59%
Base Clock
2.1 GHz+62%
1.3 GHz
L3 Cache
35 MB (total)+192%
12 MB (total)
L2 Cache
256K (per core)
1.25 MB (per core)+400%
Process
22 nm
Intel 7 nm-68%
Architecture
Haswell-EP (2014−2015)
Raptor Lake-U (2023)
PassMark
14,167
14,093
Cinebench R23 Multi
8,977
Geekbench 6 Single
2,389
Geekbench 6 Multi
9,456
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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5-4660 v3 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-1335U uses FCBGA1744 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureXeon E5-4660 v3Core i5-1335U
Socket
LGA2011
FCBGA1744
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0
PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed
LPDDR5-6400
Max RAM Capacity
96 GB
RAM Channels
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
20
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E5-4660 v3) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-1335U). The Core i5-1335U includes integrated graphics (Iris Xe Graphics (80 EU)), while the Xeon E5-4660 v3 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-1335U targets Productivity. Direct competitor: Core i5-1335U rivals Ryzen 5 7535U.

FeatureXeon E5-4660 v3Core i5-1335U
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
Iris Xe Graphics (80 EU)
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
VT-x, VT-d, EPT
Target Use
Productivity