
Xeon X7350 vs Xeon E3-1585L v5

Xeon X7350

Xeon E3-1585L v5
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 X7350 is positioned at rank 248 and the Xeon E3-1585L v5 is on rank 375, so the Xeon X7350 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon X7350
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E3-1585L v5
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon X7350 | Xeon E3-1585L v5 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Tigerton (2007) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Skylake-H (2015−2016) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon X7350 | Xeon E3-1585L v5 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 X7350 and Xeon E3-1585L v5

Xeon X7350
The Xeon X7350 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 6 September 2007 (18 years ago). It is based on the Tigerton (2007) architecture. It features 6 cores and 6 threads. Base frequency is 2.93 GHz, with boost up to 0.93 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 4 MB (total). Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA604. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 7,836 points. Launch price was $2,301.

Xeon E3-1585L v5
The Xeon E3-1585L v5 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 31 May 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Skylake-H (2015−2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3L,LPDDR3 1600 MHz, DDR4 2133 MHz at 1.2V. Passmark benchmark score: 7,959 points. Launch price was $445.
Processing Power
The Xeon X7350 packs 6 cores / 6 threads, while the Xeon E3-1585L v5 offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Xeon X7350 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 0.93 GHz on the Xeon X7350 versus 3.7 GHz on the Xeon E3-1585L v5 — a 119.7% clock advantage for the Xeon E3-1585L v5 (base: 2.93 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Xeon X7350 uses the Tigerton (2007) architecture (65 nm), while the Xeon E3-1585L v5 uses Skylake-H (2015−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon X7350 scores 7,836 against the Xeon E3-1585L v5's 7,959 — a 1.6% lead for the Xeon E3-1585L v5. L3 cache: 8 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon X7350 vs 8 MB (total) on the Xeon E3-1585L v5.
| Feature | Xeon X7350 | Xeon E3-1585L v5 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 6+50% | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 0.93 GHz | 3.7 GHz+298% |
| Base Clock | 2.93 GHz | 3 GHz+2% |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB L2 Cache | 8 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB (total)+1500% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 65 nm | 14 nm-78% |
| Architecture | Tigerton (2007) | Skylake-H (2015−2016) |
| PassMark | 7,836 | 7,959+2% |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon X7350 uses the PGA604 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Xeon E3-1585L v5 uses BGA1440 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon X7350 | Xeon E3-1585L v5 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA604 | BGA1440 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 5.0+150% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2-667 | — |
| RAM Channels | 4 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x (Xeon X7350) / not specified (Xeon E3-1585L v5). Primary use case: Xeon X7350 targets Server. Direct competitor: Xeon X7350 rivals Core i3-2100.
| Feature | Xeon X7350 | Xeon E3-1585L v5 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x | — |
| Target Use | Server | — |
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