Xeon X7560 vs Xeon E3-1285L v4
Xeon X7560
Xeon E3-1285L v4
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 X7560 is positioned at rank 364 and the Xeon E3-1285L v4 is on rank 366, so the Xeon X7560 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon X7560
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E3-1285L v4
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon X7560 | Xeon E3-1285L v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell-DT (2015) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon X7560 | Xeon E3-1285L v4 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 X7560 and Xeon E3-1285L v4
Xeon X7560
The Xeon X7560 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.27 GHz, with boost up to 2.67 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB L3 Cache. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1567. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-800, DDR3-978, DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, Speed-1066. Passmark benchmark score: 8,110 points. Launch price was $800.
Xeon E3-1285L v4
The Xeon E3-1285L v4 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Broadwell-DT (2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3L-1333, DDR3L-1600, DDR3L-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 8,092 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Xeon X7560 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon E3-1285L v4 offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Xeon X7560 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.67 GHz on the Xeon X7560 versus 3.8 GHz on the Xeon E3-1285L v4 — a 34.9% clock advantage for the Xeon E3-1285L v4 (base: 2.27 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Xeon E3-1285L v4 is built on the Broadwell-DT (2015) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon X7560 scores 8,110 against the Xeon E3-1285L v4's 8,092 — a 0.2% lead for the Xeon X7560. L3 cache: 24 MB L3 Cache on the Xeon X7560 vs 6 MB (total) on the Xeon E3-1285L v4.
| Feature | Xeon X7560 | Xeon E3-1285L v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16+100% | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 2.67 GHz | 3.8 GHz+42% |
| Base Clock | 2.27 GHz | 3.4 GHz+50% |
| L3 Cache | 24 MB L3 Cache+300% | 6 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | — | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 45 nm | 14 nm-69% |
| Architecture | — | Broadwell-DT (2015) |
| PassMark | 8,110 | 8,092 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon X7560 uses the LGA1567 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Xeon E3-1285L v4 uses LGA1150 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon X7560 | Xeon E3-1285L v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1567 | LGA1150 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 5.0+150% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | — |
| RAM Channels | 4 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon X7560) / not specified (Xeon E3-1285L v4). Primary use case: Xeon X7560 targets Server. Direct competitor: Xeon X7560 rivals Core i7-980X.
| Feature | Xeon X7560 | Xeon E3-1285L v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | — |
| Target Use | Server | — |
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