Core i5 vs Xeon E3-1585L v5

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon E3-1585L v5
2016
4 cores / 8 threads, 45 Watt
5.23
+141%

Xeon E3-1585L v5 outperforms Core i5 by a whopping 141% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon E3-1585L v5 and Core i5 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking11281773
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation2.507.03
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Xeon E3no data
Architecture codenameSkylake (2015−2016)no data
Release date31 May 2016 (8 years ago)1 October 2023 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$445no data
Current price$282 (0.6x MSRP)$179

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Core i5 has 181% better value for money than Xeon E3-1585L v5.

Detailed specifications

Xeon E3-1585L v5 and Core i5 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores4 (Quad-Core)no data
Threads8no data
Base clock speed3 GHzno data
Boost clock speed3.7 GHzno data
Bus support4 × 8 GT/sno data
L1 cache256 KBno data
L2 cache1 MBno data
L3 cache8 MBno data
Chip lithography14 nmno data
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
64 bit support+-
Windows 11 compatibility-no data
Unlocked multiplierNoNo

Compatibility

Information on Xeon E3-1585L v5 and Core i5 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration1no data
SocketFCBGA1440no data
Power consumption (TDP)45 Wattno data

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon E3-1585L v5 and Core i5. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2no data
AES-NI+no data
AVX+no data
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
eDRAM128 MBno data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX+no data
Idle States+no data
FDI+no data
StatusDiscontinuedno data

Security technologies

Xeon E3-1585L v5 and Core i5 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDB+no data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon E3-1585L v5 and Core i5 are enumerated here.

VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon E3-1585L v5 and Core i5. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesLPDDR3-1600, DDR4-2133no data
Maximum memory size64 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth34.134 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel Iris Pro Graphics P580no data
Max video memory64 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+no data
Clear Video+no data
Graphics max frequency1.15 GHzno data
Execution Units72no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Xeon E3-1585L v5 and Core i5 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon E3-1585L v5 and Core i5.

PCIe version3.0no data
PCI Express lanes16no data

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Xeon E3-1585L v5 5.23
+141%
Core i5 2.17

Xeon E3-1585L v5 outperforms Core i5 by 141% based on our aggregate benchmark results.


Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Benchmark coverage: 68%

Xeon E3-1585L v5 8083
+211%
Core i5 2598

Xeon E3-1585L v5 outperforms Core i5 by 211% in Passmark.

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 5.23 2.17
Recency 31 May 2016 1 October 2023

The Xeon E3-1585L v5 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5 in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon E3-1585L v5 is a server/workstation processor while Core i5 is a desktop one.


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